Gerald Roberts

On 16th October 2023, suddenly at home. Gerald, aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Julie. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Friday, 10th November at 12 noon, will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either North West Air Ambulance or The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Jennifer Theresa Marsden (Jen)

On 21st October 2023, in hospital. Jen, aged 56 years. Beloved wife of Warren. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Audley on Tuesday, 7th November at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Jen’s Secret Santa. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Lilian Turnbull

On 18th October 2023, peacefully in Northwood Nursing Home, Blackburn. Lilian, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th November at 11.15 a.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Northwood Nursing Home. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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John Henry Western

On 16th October 2023, peacefully at home. John, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Wendy. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 3rd November at 12 noon. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for either The East Lancashire Hospice or North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Edna Littler

On 13th October 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Edna, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd November at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Joan Margaret Catlow

On 16th October 2023, in hospital. Joan, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek. A private family committal service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd November at 9.45 a.m. A Thanksgiving celebrating Joan’s life will be held following the committal at Central United Reformed Church, Darwen at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the R.N.L.I. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Thomas Bainbridge (Tom)

On 13th October 2023, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Tom, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Irene. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Wednesday, 1st November at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Alzheimer’s UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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June Cox

On 14th October 2023, peacefully at home. June, aged 73 years. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 30th October at 12.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, 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

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Alan Kay

On 12th October 2023, in hospital. Alan, aged 71 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 27th October at 1.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Kenneth Eastham (Ken)

On 14th October 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Ken, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Kay. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 26th October at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Nurses. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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