Margaret Crossland
On 2nd June 2020, peacefully at home. Margaret aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Vincent, much loved mum of Julie and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Gary, dearly loved grandma of Vicky, April and Amber also a treasured great-grandma of Ruby. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 8th June at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Diabetes UK. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Margaret Maureen Stanley
On 27th May 2020, suddenly in hospital. Maureen aged 87 years. Loving wife of Fred, much loved mother of Ian and Janet, dear mother-in-law of Anne, dearly loved grandma of Adam, Rachel and Lucy, treasured great-grandma of Mia, Eli and Reid also a dear sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 5th June at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Kevin Morris
On 16th May 2020, at home. Kevin aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Shirley, much loved dad of Beverley and Alison, dear father-in-law of Sean and Tony, dearly loved grandad of Braden, Cian, Leo and Robin also dear brother of Rita, Wayne, Linda and the late Michael. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th May at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Little Hearts Matter. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Christine Lilian Porter
On 9th May 2020, in hospital. Christine aged 65 years. A beloved wife, mum and nanny. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 22nd May at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Darwen Foodbank. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Francis Brown (Frank)
On 14th May 2020, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Frank aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Patricia, dearly loved dad of Angela and Debbie, dear father-in-law of Paul, much loved grandad of Andrew, treasured great-grandad of Ashleigh also a dear brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 22nd May at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Annie Blackburn
On 30th April 2020, peacefully in Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Anne aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 21st May at 12 noon. 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
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Angela Haworth
On 4th May 2020, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Angela aged 54 years. A much loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and daughter. R.I.P. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Friday, 15th May at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent for Mind. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Edwin John Sowerbutts
On 2nd May 2020, in hospital. Edwin aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Joan also a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 11th May at 12.30 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Victor Charles Francis (vic)
Peacefully at home on Wednesday 29th April 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Vic aged 87 years, devoted husband of Audrey and the late Madge, much loved dad of Shirley, Debbie, Gail, Beverley and Janet, dear father-in-law of Jeff, Bernard, Geoff, Des and the late Phil, treasured brother of Jim and the late Michael, brother-in-law of Pat and Beryl, cherished grandad of 11 and great-grandad of 13 also a loving friend to many. Due to the current circumstances, a private family service and burial will be held at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Wednesday, 6th May at 12 noon. There will…
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