Obituaries – Page 31

Ann Halliwell

On 21st February 2022, peacefully at home. Ann, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Roy, much loved mum of Lorraine, Andrew and Gillian, Michael and Joanne, Mark and Judith and Matthew, also a very special grandma, great-grandma and sister. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 9th March at 12 noon, will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Victor Norman Bunn

On 23rd February 2022, in hospital. Victor aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th March at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Margaret Evans

On 17th February 2022, suddenly at home. Pat aged 74 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 7th March at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Waring

On 19th February 2022, peacefully at home. Kathleen, aged 93 years. Devoted wife of the late Edmund also a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Kathleen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 3rd March at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Harry Hargreaves

On 10th February 2022, at home. Harry, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Connie, much loved father of James, Ian and the late John also step-father of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd March at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Red Cross. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Paul John Davies

On 12th February 2022, in hospital. Paul aged 61 years. Beloved husabnd of Sheila. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 1st March at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for ELHT (Diabetic Foot Clinic). c/o Ainsworth;s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jean Grime

On 13th February 2022, in hospital. Jean aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 28th February at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for St John’s Hospice, London. c/o Ainsoworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Muriel Cooper

(nee Hanson) On 5th February 2022, peacefully in hospital. Muriel, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of Carol and Neil, dear mother-in-law of Konrad and Julie also a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 25th February at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Penelope Ann Gordon (Penny)

On 8th February 2022, at home. Penny aged, 74 years. Sister of Peter and auntie of Richard and Andrea. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 24th February at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the RSPCA. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Barbara Ward

On 14th February 2022, peacefully in hospital. Barbara aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Richard. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 24th February at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Deane Churchyard, Bolton. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Children’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290