Obituaries – Page 16

Julie Lucas

(nee Mitchell) On 30th March 2023, peacefully in hospital. Julie, aged 63 years. Beloved wife of Stuart, much loved mum of Andrew and Amy, dear mother-in-law of Sandi and Hollie also a dear sister of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th April at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alan Moseley

On 3rd April 2023, in hospital. Alan, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th April at 10.45 a.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Renee Emily Whittingham

(nee Horton) On 1st April 2023, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Renee, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Graham and Lesley, step-mum of Ashley and Jamie, dear sister of Annie, dearly loved grandma of Chloe, Jordan and Eleanor also treasured great-grandma of George, Oliver and Ethan. A service in Highfield Congregational Church, Darwen on Monday, 17th April at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No black please by request. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Highfield Congregational Church. ℅ Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church…

Linda Brock

On 1st April 2023, peacefully at Oaklands Nursing Home, Brierfield. Linda, aged 69 years. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest on Friday, 14th April at 10.15 a.m. followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired doantions may be sent for The MS Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mark Flynn

On 21st March 2023, in hospital. Mark, aged 64 years. Beloved husband of June. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 13th April at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Summerfield

On 19th March 2023, suddenly at home. Dot, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 3rd April at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for St Peter’s PCC. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Anderson

On 21st March 2023, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Eileen, aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Friday, 31st March 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 Dementia UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Corran

On 14th March 2023, suddenly at home. Eileen, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Allan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th March at 2.15 p.n. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kenneth Shaw

On 13th March 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Ken, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Beryl, much loved dad of Debra and David, dear father-in-law of Neil and Louise, dearly loved grandad of Eve and Joe, Zoe, Molly and Alfie. Ken was a dear friend to many. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 29th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. ℅ Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254…

Bryan Eastham

On 10th March 2023, peacefully in hospital. Bryan, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Agnes also a dearly loved father, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 24th March at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Christie Hospital. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290