Obituaries – Page 6

Alan Yates

On 19th November 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Alan, aged 73 years. Very much loved and loving husband of Patricia, devoted dad of John and Philip, treasured father-in-law of Victoria, adored grandad of Megan, Oliver and Bradley, brother of Peter and the late Jeff also a dear brother-in-law. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 11th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Lloyds Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Spencer

On 18th December 2023, in hospital. Dorothy, aged 81 years. Beloved sister of Arnold. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, 8th December at 10.20 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Walter Howarth

On 16th November 2023, peacefully at home. Walter, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 5th December at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Coar (Jim)

On 15th November 2023, peacefully at home. Jim, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday, 30th November 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

Declan Edward Troy (Dec)

On 10th November 2023, in hospital. Dec, aged 81 years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 30th November at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Asthma and Lung. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Maureen West

On 11th November 2023 in hospital. Maureen, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Keith. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th November at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs or the RNLI. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Theresa Ridsdale

On 3rd November 2023 in hospital. Margaret, aged 58 years. Beloved partner of Andrew, also a much loved mum, nana and sister. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 24th November at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s Church, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Sagar

On 8th November 2023, peacefully at home. Kath, aged 69 years. Beloved wife of Carl. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 23rd November at 3 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sheila Brown

(nee Turner) On 31st October 2023, peacefully in hospital. Sheila, aged 81 years. Beloved partner of the late Dennis and much loved wife of the late Tony Brown, dearly loved mum of David, Alan, Linda and Christine also a treasured grandma, great-grandma and sister of Marlene and the late Joyce. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 17th November 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 British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Anthony Michael Smith (Tony)

On 25th October 2023, peacefully at home. Tony, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Martin, Matthew and Ian, dearly loved grandad of Jodie, Amelia and Finnian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 6th November 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