Obituaries – Page 20

Thomas Walsh (Tom)

On 15th January 2023, peacefully at the East Lancashire Hospice. Tom, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 1st February at 12 noon will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. 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

Eleanor Edwards

On 15th January 2023, peacefully at Heather Grange Care Home, Burnley. Eleanor, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. A service in All Saints with St John the Baptist Church, Burnley on Wednesday, 25th January at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Colne Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either All Saints Church, Burnley or The Multiple Sclerosis Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John William Squelch

On 11th January 2023, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. John, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Jacqueline, much loved father of Dean, Craig and Dawn, dear father-in-law of Jennifer and Jim also dearly loved grandad of Timothy and Adam. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 24th Janaury at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. (Family only please at the 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

Albert Moss

On 10th January 2023, peacefully at home. Albert, aged 74 years. Beloved partner of Lorraine, much loved dad of Craig, Danny, Andy and the late Lee, dearly loved grandad of Lee Daniel, Grace, Oliver, Callum, Lauren and Archie also a dear brother. He will be sadly missed and was a friend to many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 20th January at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Lung Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street,…

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

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. …

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

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

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

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