Obituaries – Page 41

June Elizabeth Coughlin

(nee McKay)On 27th May 2021, peacefully in hospital. June, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Peter, much loved mother of Paul and Philip, dear mother-in-law of Maureen and Alison also a dearly loved grannie of Hannah-Jo. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 17th June at 1 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 Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Copeland Jones

On 29th May 2021, in hospital. David aged 95 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 16th June at 3.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene May Taylor

On 24th May 2021, Irene aged 90 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Raymond, much loved mum of David, Carolyn and Philip, dear mother-in-law of Helen, Andrew and Christine, dearly loved grandma of Claire, Paul, Samantha, Kimberley and Jordan, cherished great-grandma of Sophia, Amelia and Harley. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 16th June at 12.15 p.m. Due to the current situation attendance at the funeral is strictly by invitation only. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Asthma UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Steven Taylor (Steve)

On 1st June 2021, peacefully in hospital. Steve, aged 53 years. Beloved husband of Dawn, dearly loved son of Tom and the late Eileen, much loved dad of Shelby and Tamatha, dear father-in-law of Kieron, treasured grandad of Harri and Charlie, beloved brother of Susan, brother-in-law of Brian, devoted nephew of Vera also a loving uncle of Nicola and Lisa. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 11th June at 3.45 p.m. Due to the current situation attendance at the funeral is strictly by invitation only. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Critical…

William Mizon

On 1st June 2021, in hospital. Bill aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Linda. Funeral servcie at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 10th June at 10 a.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sandra Cooper

On 16th May 2021, Sandra aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late James. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 8th June at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

June Ellison

On 23rd May 2021, in hospital. June aged 61 years. Beloved partner of Stephen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 4th June at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joseph Patrick Lennon

On 23rd May 2021, in hospital. Joe aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Georgina. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 4th June at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. 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

Josephine Catalano

On 12th May 2021, in hospital. Josie aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Valentino. Graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Thursday, 3rd June at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michael Robert Clare

On 15th May 2021, peacefully in hospital. Michael, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, much loved father of Jennifer, Steven and the late Martin. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 26th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Due to the current situation attending the funeral is strictly by invitation only. 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