Obituaries – Page 136

Cosetta Morini

On 4th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Cosetta aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Duilio, much loved mother of Diane, Giorgina, Silvana, Giorgio, Giancarlo and the late Eric also dearly loved nanna and great-nanna. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 12th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joseph Johnson (Joe)

On 4th May 2016, peacefully in hospital. Joe aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Dorothy and Sandra, much loved grandad of Aaron, Grace, Jenny, Martyn and Lucy also treasured great-grandad of eight, a dear uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday (tomorrow), 11th May at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Linden House, Blackburn. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Lowcock

On 14th April 2016, peacefully at Moorland View, Darwen. Kathleen aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Clifford also a much loved aunt and friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th April at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elizabeth Sumner (Betty)

On 24th April 2016, peacefully at Harefield Nursing Home, Uxbridge. Betty aged 103 years. Beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mum of Eileen, much loved gran of Chris and Tony and great gran of Charlotte, Sophie, Verity, Connor and Rhys. A service will be held at Tockholes United Reformed Church on Wednesday, 11th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Watford Sheltered Workshop or Tockholes URC. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alice Haslam

On 20th April 2016, peacefully at home. Alice aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank also dear aunt of Richard and Linda. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 6th May at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Stephen Whittle

On 20th April 2016. Stephen aged 63 years. A much loved son and brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 6th May at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Salvation Army. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lorraine Lambton (Dolly)

On 26th April 2016, peacefully in hospital. Lorraine aged 66 years. Beloved wife of Ron, much loved mam of Rebecca and the late Rachel, dear mother-in-law of Stephen also cherished grandma of Jack. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 4th May at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sandra Garsden

On 19th April 2016, peacefully in hospital. Sandra aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Trevor, much loved mum of Valerie, dearly loved grandma of Cameron, Leon and Emily also a dear sister and auntie. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 26th April at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Lupus UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Stanley Fletcher Gleave (Stan)

On 14th April 2016, peacefully at Moorland View, Darwen. Stan aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and Ivy, much loved brother of Lily and the late Bill also a dearly loved uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 22nd April at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Minto

On 21st April 2016, Mary aged 85 years. A service in Lytham Park Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, 21st April at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Lytham Park Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290