Stephen Frederick Hesketh
On 21st December 2020, in hospital. Stephen aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Emma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 7th January at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Dogs Trust or Rosemere Cancer Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Doreen Mary Marsden
Suddenly, but peacefully on Thursday 17th December 2020 at The Royal Blackburn Hospital, aged 77 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Michael Marsden, a much loved mum of Rebecca and Sarah, a devoted granny and a dear sister of Jean, Fred, Colin and Jennifer. Doreen will be sadly missed by her loving family and many friends. A family funeral service will be held on Thursday 7th January 2021 at 11.00 am at St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen followed by a cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only, though donations may be made in memory of Doreen to Macular Society, c/o Edwin…
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Alice Kay
On 14th December 2020, in hospital. Alice aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Hugh, also a much loved mother of Michael. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 6th January at 3.30 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Maureen Mary Davies
On 14th December 2020, in hospital. Maureen aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Ronald (Ron). Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 6th January at 1 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Liver Trust. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Mavis Murphy
(nee Anderton) On 18th December 2020, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Mavis aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Anne and Paul, dear mother-in-law of Fernando and Julie, dearly loved grannie of Eva and Tomaso, Tanya and Alan, Elena and Dave, Alex and Ellis also a cherished gran-gran of Sebastian and Alaia. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 30th December at 2 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church…
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James Milligan
On 11th December 2020, peacefully in hospital. James aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, much loved dad of Emma, Julie and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Vicki also a dearly loved grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 22nd December at 9.30 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for either The British Heart Foundation or Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Peter George William Harvey
On 6th December 2020, in hospital. Peter aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Helen also a much loved nephew, brother-in-law and special uncle to Charlotte and George. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 17th December at 1 p.m. 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
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Janie Bentley
On 5th December 2020, peacefully at home. Janie aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Stephen, much loved mum of Stephen, Keith, Graham and Hazel, dear mother-in-law of Margaret, Susan, Alison and John, dearly loved grandma of Corinna, Sharon, Joanna, Jonathan, Rachel, Sarah, Mark and the late Paul also a cherished great-grandma to 11. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 16th December at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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…
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John Michael Clemmy
On 3rd December 2020, in hospital. John aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Pauline, much loved father of Carol, David and Clare, dearly loved father-in-law of Mitch, Delwyn and Jason also a dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 14th December at 10 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
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John Baldwin
On 25th November 2020, in hospital. John aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Bernie also a dear father, father-in-law, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 11th December at 3.30 p.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
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