Obituaries – Page 2

Marlene Buck

On 15th September 2024, suddenly, but peacefully at Lilibet Manor Care Home, Crawshawbooth. Marlene, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Anthony. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 2nd October at 12 noon followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Francis Henry (Frank)

On 16th September 2024, peacefully at home. Frank, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Martina. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 1st October at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Entwistle MBE JP

(Former Mayor of the Borough of Blackburn and Darwen) On 16th September 2024, peacefully at home. Eileen, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mum of Barbara, Mark, John and Tony also a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday 30th September 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 Alzheimer’s Society. ℅ Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Irene Grisdale

(nee Mercer) On 5th September 2024, peacefully at the East Lancashire Hospice. Irene, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mum of Susan, Shirley, Sharon and Stuart also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 25th September at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the East Lancashire Hospice or Derwent Hall. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Stephen McNally

On 5th September 2024, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Stephen, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Lynne. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 17th September at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elsie Cooper

On 22nd August 2024, Elsie, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 16th September at 12 noon. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brenda Osborne

On 3rd September 2024, peacefully at Magdalene House, Blackburn. Brenda, aged 72 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 13th September at 1.30 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The British Red Cross. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joanne Shepherd

On 31st August 2024, suddenly at Braeside Care Home, Oswaldtwistle. Joanne, aged 60 years. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday, 12th September at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

William David Wiggans (Bill)

On 31st August 2024, suddenly at home. Bill, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Marilyn. A service at Pickup Bank Chapel on Wednesday, 11th September at 12.30 p.m. followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gail Spencer

On 26th August 2024, suddenly at home. Gail, aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Philip. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Monday, 9th September at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290