Hazel Ainscough

On 7th January 2023,  suddenly, but peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen.  Hazel, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 27th January at 12.15 p.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for NMC (Neuromuscular Centre).  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

Read More

Irene Dye

(nee Whalley) On 8th January 2023, peacefully at Magdalene House, Blackburn. Irene, aged 94 years.  Beloved wife of the late Vincent, much loved mum of Kathleen and Simone, dear mother-in-law of Colin and Bernard, dearly loved grandma of Lindsay, Christopher, Daniel and Katherine also a treasured great-grandma of Gabriella, David, Mia and Sam.  R.I.P.  Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 24th January at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington.  No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Kidney Research UK.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. …

Read More

Gillian Curtis

On 7th January 2023, peacefully at home.  Gillian, aged 80 years.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 23rd January at 11.30 a.m.  No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

Read More

Martyn Bury

On 5th January 2023, in hospital. Martyn, aged 59 years.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 20th January at 10 a.m.  Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

Read More

Jack Halsall

On 5th January 2023, peacefully at Hazledene Nursing Home, Blackburn.  Jack, aged 89 years.  Beloved husband of the late Marjorie, much loved dad of Graeme, dear father-in-law of Val also a dearly loved grandpa of James and Matthew.  A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 19th January at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

Read More

Enid Primrose Irwin

On 7th January 2023, peacefully in Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn.  Enid, aged 91 years.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th January at 3 p.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

Read More

Ianto Bryn Williams

On 1st January 2023, in hospital.  Ianto, aged 61 years.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th January at 10 a.m.  Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

Read More

Mary Fenton

On 3rd January 2023, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice.  Mary, aged 86 years.  Beloved wife of the late Denis.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th January at 11.30 a.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

Read More

Carol Ann Cook

On 22nd December 2022, peacefully at home.  Carol, aged 57 years.  Beloved partner of Andy.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 13th January at 11.30 a.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

Read More

Keith Lang

On 27th December 2022 in hospital.  Keith, aged 85 years.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia.  A service in St James’ Church, Lower Darwen on Thursday, 12th January at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery.  No flowers please by request, but if desired donations my be sent for the NSPCC.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

Read More