Geoffrey Adrian Kay

On 19th December 2023, peacefully at home. Geoff, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th January at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if dssired donations may be sent for Blackpool Heart. (Cheques payable to The Lancashire Cardiac Centre). c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Marion Waddicor

On 17th December 2023, peacefully at Magdalene House, Blackburn. Marion, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Selwyn. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 8th January at 3 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The Britsh Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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David John Murray

On 14th December 2023, peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.  David, aged 59 years.  Beloved husband of Angie, much loved dad of Ben and Jenna, proud grandad of Noah,  dearly loved son of Judith and Derek also a dear brother and uncle.  Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on  Monday, 8th January at 11 a.m.  No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Relief (c/o the family).  Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Peter Chaldean Evans

On 11th December 2023, peacefully at Old Gates Care Home, Blackburn.  Peter, aged 93 years.  Much loved dad of Tracey, dearly loved grandad of Marie and Nick, Callum and Rebecca and Denham, dear brother of John also a dear uncle of Robin.  Requiem Mass in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 5th January at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium.  No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Lindsay Taylor

On 9th December 2023, peacefully in hospital after a long illness.  Lindsay, aged 57 years.  Much loved brother of Nicole, Simone, Craig, Rawson, Danielle and Dominic also a dear uncle to many.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 3rd January at 11.15 a.m.  Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Kenneth Whitehead

On 14th December 2023, peacefully at home. Kenneth, aged 92 years. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Friday, 22nd December at 2.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Helen Cowell

On 11th December 2023, unexpectedly at home.  Helen, aged 62 years.  Much loved daughter of Margaret and the late Russell also a dearly loved niece and cousin. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 22nd December at 10.30 a.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Crohn’s & Colitis UK.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Janet Cooper

On 1st December 2023, peacefully at home. Janet, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late David. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 19th December at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Night Safe. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Joseph Grisdale (Joe)

On 3rd December 2023, peacefully in hospital.  Joe, aged 94 years.  Beloved husband of Irene, much loved dad of Susan, Shirley, Sharon and Stuart also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad.  R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 18th December at 3 p.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derwent Hall, Darwen.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Andrew Kirkland

On 1st December 2023, in hospital. Andy, aged 80 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 18th December at 12 noon. No flowers please by request, but if desired doantions may be sent for Pancreatic Cancer. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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