Obituaries – Page 59

Christine Anne Ainscough

On 23rd March 2020, peacefully in hospital. Christine aged 63 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd April at 3 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alan Baron

On 21st March 2020, suddenly at his home. Alan aged 51 years. Much loved son of Barbara and the late Leonard, dearly loved brother of Anne also a special friend of Jayne. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd April at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for THOMAS. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Thomas Alan Meats

On 16th March 2020, in hospital. Alan aged 71 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 25th March at 3.45 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Servcie, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Webster

On 16th February 2020, peacefully in hospital. Dorothy aged 86 years. A much loved mum of Robert. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 23rd March at 1.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Robert Adrian Polding

On 6th March 2020, at home. Adrian aged 77 years. A much loved dad, grandad, brother, uncle and friend to many. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 20th March at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Amnesty International or Christian Aid. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gladys Ellison

On 6th March 2020, peacefully in hospital. Gladys aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th March at 1.30 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

Kathleen Teresa Warden

On 7th March 2020, peacefully at St James’ House Care Home, Darwen. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Kath aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Terry, much loved mother of Alan, Michael and Terry, dear mother- in-law of Christine and Lynne, dearly loved granny of Sarah and Michael, treasured great granny of Nye also a dear sister of Tom. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 16th March at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire…

Frederick Anthony Spring (Tony)

On 27th February 2020, peacefully in hospital. Tony aged 77 years. A much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Vale Royal Crematorium, Northwich on Tuesday, 10th March at 3 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA

Jean Alwyn Duckworth

On 19th February 2020, peacefully in hospital. Jean aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Levi, much loved mother of Linda and Nigel, dearly loved grandma of Rachel and Carl, Christopher and Amy, Sarah and Gary also treasured great-grandma of Jake, Ruby, Bobby, Charlie, Lily, George and Stanley. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 6th March at 3.45 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The National Deaf Children’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene Ainsworth

On 16th February 2020, peacefully in hospital. Irene aged 87 years. A service in Highfield Congregational Church, Darwen on Friday, 6th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290