James Cross

On 20th July 2018, suddenly at home. Jim aged 68 years. Much loved brother of Shirley also a dear uncle of Steven and Ian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd August at 12.15 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Philip John Banks

On 16th July 2018, peacefully at home. Philip aged 49 years. Philip will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 1st August at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Stoke Mandeville Hospital. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Matthew Wayne Coughlin

On 11th July 2018, suddenly at home.  Matthew aged 30 years.  A much loved dad, son, brother and friend of many.  Mathew will be sadly missed by all who knew him.  A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 27th July at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery.  Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworths’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Thomas James Kinley

On 13th July 2018, suddenly in hospital.  Jim aged 90 years.  Beloved husband of the late Kitty also a much loved dad of Peter.  Funeral service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Thursday, 26th July at 11 a.m.  Flowers and enquires to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Paul Matthew Thomas

On 30th June 2018, suddenly at home.  Paul aged 43 years.  Dearly loved husband of Danielle also a much loved son, son-in-law, brother and friend of many.  A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 25th July at 2.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery  No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Camp Nibble, CALM, MIND or The Yorkshire Rabbit Retreat.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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John Chadwick Fielding

Former Town Clerk of Darwen Borough Council On 12th July 2018, in hospital after a sudden illness. John aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, much loved father of Jane, dear father-in-law of Peter, loving grandpa of Frances and Nicola also a very proud great-grandpa of James. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 25th July at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Betty Proctor

On 3rd July 2018, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Betty reunited with her beloved husband Gordon, dear aunt to Michael, Kevin and the late Andrew. Reposing in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen from where the cortege will leave for a 1.30 p.m. service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 16th July. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Red Cross or North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290  

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Lavena Booth

nee Sanderson On 1st July 2018, peacefully in hospital. Lavena aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Derrick also dearly loved daughter of the late Emily and Joe. A service in the New Methodist Church, Blackburn Road, Darwen on Thursday, 12th July at 2.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The Renal Unit, Royal Preston Hospital. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Kenneth Bennett

On 2nd July 2018, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Kenneth aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Muriel, much loved father of Irene, dear father-in-law of Derek, precious grandad of Jack also a dearly loved uncle and cousin. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 11th July at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290  

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David Stuart Hetherington

On 27th June 2018, suddenly at home. Dave aged 53 years. Beloved husband of Michelle, dearly loved son-in-law of John and Pauline, much loved brother of Susan, dear uncle of Sandy and Aimee also great uncle of Jordan and Alisha. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 11th July at 12.15 p.m. No black attire by request. 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

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