Obituaries – Page 3

Ronald Taylor (Ron)

On 7th May 2026, peacefully at home. Ron, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Bernice. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 21st May at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Alzheimer’s Society or Prostate Cancer. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Stewart Harding

On 29th April 2026, in the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Stewart, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Sheila also a much loved dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 14th May at 11.15 a.m. 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

George Edward Bradley

On 3rd April 2026, in Ruffec Hospital, France. George, aged 98 years. Beloved husband of the late Moyra, much loved dad of Sue and Jon also a dear grandad. A graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Tuesday, 5th May at 11 a.m. 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

Stephen Cook

On 17th April 2026, in hospital. Stephen, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Lesley and a much loved dad. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest on Friday, 1st May at 12 noon. No flowers please by request, 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

West Scowcroft Hilton

On 14th April 2026, suddenly in Blackpool Victoria Hospital. West, aged 73 years. Much loved son of the late John and Elsie also a dear brother of the late Annie. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Monday, 18th May at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lynda Yates

On 14th April 2026, suddenly at home. Lynda, aged 78 years. A much loved mum of Paul and Diane. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 11th May at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for British Barn Cats. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sandra Taylor

(nee Hulton) On 15th April 2026, peacefully in hospital. Sandra, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Peter, much loved mum of Colin, Lara, Nicholas, Anthony and the late Paula, dear mother-in-law of Clare also a treasured nana of Leah and George. ‘A very special lady and friend to many.’ Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 30th April at 12 noon. Sandra’s wish was for anyone attending the funeral to wear bright colours or a touch of purple. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street,…

John Kieran O’Connor (Kieran)

On 4th April 2026, suddenly at home. Kieran, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Cheryl. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 29th April at 12.45 p.m. will be followed by committal at Accrington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, 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

Geoffrey Walsh (Geoff)

On 29th March 2026, peacefully in hospital. Geoff, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Beverley and Michael, dear father-in-law of Mick, treasured grandad of Joe, John, Matthew and Isobel also cherished great-grandad of Maggie, Mavis, Koa and Sol. Geoff will be missed by all who knew him. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 28th April at 12 noon, will be 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 The Friends of St Paul’s…

Stanley Clucas

On 5th April 2026. peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Stanley, aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 24th April at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired doantions may be sent for The Royal British Legion. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290