Obituaries – Page 2

John Raymon Bramwell

On 20th July 2026, suddenly at home. John, aged 61 years. Much loved dad of Adrienne also a cherished grandad, son and brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th August at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

John Allen

On 20th July 2026, at White Ash Brook Care Home, Oswaldtwistle. John, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Josephine also a much loved dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th August at 12 noon. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marilyn Margaret Stubberfield

On 16th July 2026, in hospital. Marilyn, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Graeme, also a much loved mum and grandma. A graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Tuesday, 11th August at 2.30 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ronald Brian Marsden (Ronnie)

On 24th July 2026, peacefully in the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Ronnie, ageed 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, also a much loved dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th August at 10.30 a.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter Hardman

On 28th July 2026, peaceully at home. Peter, aged 57 years. Much loved son of Margaret and the late George, also a much loved brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 10th August at 12 noon. 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

Tansy Gilbert

On 14th July 2026, suddenly at home. Tansy, aged 53 years. Beloved daughter of Heather and Bruce also a much loved sister. Service and interment at Tockholes United Reformed Church on Thursday, 6th August at 12 noon. (Bright colours to be worn by family request). Flowers and enquires to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marie Harwood

On 13th July 2026, peacefully at Brookhouse Care Home, Leicester. Marie, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Colin also a much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 30th July at 1.30 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Valerie Ann Baron (Val)

On 13th July 2026, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family. Val, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack also a much loved mum, grandma and friend of many who will be missed by the scouting community. A service in Highfield Church, Darwen on Friday, 7th August at 11 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. No flowers please by request, 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

Paul Johnson

On 11th July 2026, suddenly, Paul aged 55 years. Beloved husband of Carol also a much loved dad and friend of many. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 3rd August at 11 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. 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

Ann Fiona Treadwell

On 10th July 2026, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Ann, aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Stephen also a much loved mother. A committal service will take place at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th July at 12 noon, followed by a memorial service at St Stephen’s Church, Tockholes at 1 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290