Susan Navesey

On 29th March 2022, peacefully at home.  Susan aged 65 years.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 11th April at 2.15 p.m.  No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the Ukraine Appeal.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Betty Cooke

On 25th March 2022, suddenly in hospital.  Betty, aged 67 years.  Beloved wife of Leslie.  A Graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Thursday, 7th April at 12 noon.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Betty’s Bench.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Brian Walter Roberts

On 20th March 2022, suddenly, but peacefully at home.  Brian, aged 74 years.  Dearly loved son of the late Walter and Olive also a much loved brother and uncle.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 1st April at 12.15 p.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Darwen Food Larder.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Deborah Kirby

On 11th March 2022, in hospital.  Debbie, aged 44 years. Beloved wife of Danny.   A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 31st March 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 Ukraine Appeal.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Glenn Kitchen

On 15th March 2022, suddenly at home.  Glenn, aged 57 years.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 25th March at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Samuel Roger Philip Neild

On 5th March 2022, suddenluy at home. Sam, aged 23 years.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 22nd March at 1.30 p.m.  Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Rachel Clare Waldron

On 8th March 2022, suddenly at home.  Rachel, aged 46 years.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 21st March at 1.30 p.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Westholme School.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Raymond Edward Kemp

On 7th March 2022, peacefully in hospital.  Ray, aged 88 years.  Beloved husband of Jeanette, much loved father of Alan and Martin, dear father-in-law of Lorraine and Heather also a treasured grandad, great-grandad and brother.  A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 17th March at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the RAF or Parkinson’s UK.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Gerard Brian Wilding (Brian)

On 27th February 2022, suddenly in hospital.  Brian, aged 83 years.  The dearly beloved husband of Irene, much loved dad of Shaun, dear father-in-law of Sue, dearly loved grandad of Michael and Chris also dearest papa of Sophie, Katie and Adrian.  R.I.P.  Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 14th March at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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John Carlin Quinn

On 23rd February 2022, suddenly at home.  John aged 46 years. R.I.P.  Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 14th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium.  No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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