Obituaries – Page 39

Vera May Smith

On 14th July 2021, peacefully in hospital. Vera, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Steven and Pauline, dear mother-in-law of Ronwen and David also a dearly loved granny of Rhian. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 27th July at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Raymond Almond

On 10th July 2021, suddenly at home. Raymond aged 62 years. Beloved brother of Steven. You gave no one a last farewell,Nor even said goodbye.You were gone before we knew it,And only God knows why. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 26th July at 12 noon, 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

Ivy Taylor

On 9th July 2021, Peacefully in Haydock Nursing Home, Blackburn. Ivy aged 88 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 23rd July at 3 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Frederick Norman Roberts

On 9th July 2021, in Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Fred aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 23rd July 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 Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Derek Walmsley

On 7th July 2021, suddenly at his home. Derek aged 66 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 22nd July at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Cordall

nee Foey On 8th July 2021, peacefully and formerly of Heywood. Dorothy, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Allan, much loved mother of Alison, dear mother-in-law of Paul also a dearly loved grandma of Emily and Harriet. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 21st July at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Animal Trust. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marjorie Martin

(nee Robertshaw)On 7th July 2021, in hospital. Marjorie, aged 86 years. Dear partner of Bryan also a dearly loved auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 16th July at 12.15 p.m. The service will be webcast, so please contact the Funeral Director for further information. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Dementia UK or Cancer Research U.K. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brenda Box

(nee Mason)On 30th June 2021, at her twin sister’s home. Brenda, aged 59 years. Much loved mum of Dawn and James also a dearly loved grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 15th July at 12.15 p.m. Due to the current situation attending the funeral is strictly by invitation only. You may pay your respects by standing on Avallon Way and Lisbon Drive, Darwen at 11.45 a.m. on the day of the funeral. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Darwen Food Share. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. …

Patricia Anne Bolton

On 27th June 2021, peacefully in Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Patricia aged 79 years. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 8th July at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Christine Mary Muldoon

(nee Morris) On 20th June 2021, peacefully at home. Christine aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Michael, much loved mum of Paul, Andrea and the late Julie, dearly loved and devoted grandma of Tilly, Christie, Theo, Cierra and Kyra. Dear mother-in-law ofNathalie and John and caring friend and good neighbour to many. Christine’s family meant the world to her. She fought bravely to stay with them. She will be in our hearts forever. R.I.P. Graveside service at Pleasington Cemetery on Tuesday, 29th June at 11 a.m. Julie’s ashes will be buried with her mum. A small wake gathering afterwards to celebrate Christine’s and Julie’s life by invitation only due to current restrictions. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations may be sent for…