Obituaries – Page 5

Marjorie White

On 4th December 2024, in hospital. Marjorie, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Leslie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 6th January at 2.15 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sheila Newton

On 12th December 2024, peacefully at home. Sheila, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Les. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 6th January at 11.15 a.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Geraldine Barbara Harris

On 10th December 2024, suddenly at home. Geraldine, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Gus. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Friday, 27th December at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Help for Heroes. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Robert Jardine Neilson

On 12th December 2024, in hospital. Robert, aged 66 years. Much loved dad of Adam. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 23rd December at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Arthur Alfred Atkinson (Alf)

On Tuesday, 10th December 2024, peacefully in hospital. Alf, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Judith, dear father of Vivien, Louise, Stephen, Stuart and Chris also a much loved brother, grandad, great-grandad and friend to many. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 20th December at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Darwen Rotary Club or The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Adrian Fowler

On 5th December 2024, in hospital. Adrian, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Carol. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 19th December at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Darwen Masonic Lodge. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ernest Albert Edwards (Ernie)

On 4th December 2024, peacefully in Queens Lodge Care Home, Blackburn. Ernie, aged 77 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK or Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lilian Shirley Yates

On 4th December 2024, in hospital. Lilian, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 17th December at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Christine May Nutter

On 28th November 2024, in Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Christine, aged 61 years. Beloved wife of Graham, also a dear mum. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 16th December at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for MacMillan Cancer Relief. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Andrew Paul Moss

On 20th November 2024, suddenly at home. Andrew, aged 48 years. Beloved son of Camille and the late Albert. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 12th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Nightsafe. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290