Obituaries – Page 2

John Cooper

On 30th March 2026, peacefully at home. John, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Joyce also a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 14th April at 1.30 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ralph James Ellis

On 22nd March 2026, peacefully at home. Ralph, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Patricia also a much loved dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 10th April at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for English Barn Cats. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jean Mercer

On 21st March 2026, peacefully at Each Step Care Home, Blackburn. Jean, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill also a much loved mum. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Wednesday, 8th April at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Charles Frederick Collins (Charlie)

On 16th March 2026, peacefully at home. Charlie, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Marion also a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd April at 12.45 p.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

Anne Elizabeth McNally

On 15th March 2026, peacefully at Magdalene House Care Home, Blackburn. Anne, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Martin also a much loved mum, grandma and friend of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 1st April at 12.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Neil Vincent Christie

On 9th March 2026, suddenly at home. Neil, aged 57 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 20th March at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Paul Kenny

On 25th February 2026, suddenly at home. Paul, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Julie also a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 20th March at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Salvation Army or Stronger Together Animal Charity. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene Hall

On 27th February 2026 peacefully in hospital. Irene, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Allan also a much loved mum. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 19th March at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for RSPCA. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Thomas Charles Wadman

On 5th March 2026, peacefully at Oldfield Manor, Darwen. Thomas, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Marlene also a much loved dad and grandad. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 18th March at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please by request, 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

Lynne Osborne

On 2nd March 2026, in hospital. Lynne, aged 73 years. A much loved mum and grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th March at 11.15 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290