Obituaries – Page 50

Maurice David Davenport

On 10th November 2020, peacefully in hospital. Maurice aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Graham, Susan and Eddie, Carol and Gavin also treasured grandad of Rachel and Louis, Sophie and Sam. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.A private service will take place at Pickup Bank Chapel on Friday, 20th November, followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden at 12 noon. (where you can attend if you wish). Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street,…

Raymond Aspden

On 9th November 2020, peacefully in hospital. Ray, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved dad of David and Peter, dear father-in-law of Allison and Mandy, dearly loved grandad of Harrison, Alexander and Oliver. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 19th November at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joseph Moore

On 2nd November 2020, in hospital. Joseph aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Joan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 16th November at 11.30 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michael Peter Hatzar

On 2nd November 2020, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Michael aged 82 years. Much loved dad of Alison, Kate and Daniel also a dear father-in-law, grandad, brother, uncle and friend to many. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 13th November 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 Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Betty Lee

On 1st November 2020, peacefully at home. Betty aged 90 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 12th November at 12.15 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

Roy McDonald

On 30th October 2020, in hospital. Roy aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 11th November at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elizabeth Isobel Holmes

On 27th October 2020, at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Isobel aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 5th November at 12.15 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

Ellen McGlown

(nee McGowan)Passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Ellen aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of Brian, devoted mum of Christine, Geraldine and Catherine, dear mother-in-law of Michael, Paul and Tony, loving grandma of Leanne, Jaren, Laura, Aran and Callum, loving great-grandma of Ruby, Rose, Tommy, Bobby and Skye also dear sister of Irene and the late Tommy. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 4th November at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if…

Raymond Smith

On 21st October 2020, peacefully in hospital, with his loving family by his side. Raymond aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Carole, also a much loved dad of Julie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 3rd November at 12.15 p.m. 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

Dennis Hunt

On 21st October 2020, peacefully in his sleep at Moorland View Residential Home, Darwen. Dennis, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Connie, much loved dad of Christine and Denise, dear father-in-law of David and Paul, dearly loved grandad of Claire, Darren, Debbie, Daniel and Hayley, great-grandad of 11 also a dear brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 2nd November at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Royal British Legion or The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290