Obituaries – Page 5

Winifred Anne Morris (Anne)

On 6th April 2026. suddenly at Spennymoor Care Home, Bolton. Anne, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of David. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Tuesday, 21st April at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, 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

Gertrude Dorothy Jones (Dorothy)

On 24th March 2026, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Dorothy, aged 81 years. A much loved aunt. A service in St Anne’s Church, Turton on Monday, 20th April at 2 p.m. will be followed by committal at Overdale Crematorium (East Chapel). Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Breast Cancer Care or The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Terence Fielding (Tel)

On 22nd March 2026, suddenly at home. Tel, aged 58 years. Beloved husband of Debbie also a much loved dad and grandad. Tel will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 17th April at 12 noon, will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium for close family and friends. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either North West Air Ambulance or Diabetes UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gemma Elizabeth Freeman

On 24th March 2026, suddenly at home. Gemma, aged 45 years. A much loved mum, daughter and friend of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 15th April at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

John Cooper

On 30th March 2026, peacefully at home. John, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Joyce also a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 14th April at 1.30 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ralph James Ellis

On 22nd March 2026, peacefully at home. Ralph, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Patricia also a much loved dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 10th April at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for English Barn Cats. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jean Mercer

On 21st March 2026, peacefully at Each Step Care Home, Blackburn. Jean, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill also a much loved mum. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Wednesday, 8th April at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Charles Frederick Collins (Charlie)

On 16th March 2026, peacefully at home. Charlie, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Marion also a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd April at 12.45 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

Anne Elizabeth McNally

On 15th March 2026, peacefully at Magdalene House Care Home, Blackburn. Anne, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Martin also a much loved mum, grandma and friend of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 1st April at 12.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Neil Vincent Christie

On 9th March 2026, suddenly at home. Neil, aged 57 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 20th March at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290