Obituaries – Page 82

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

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

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

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

Gerard Lucas (Gerry)

On 1st July 2018, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice and surrounded by his loving family. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Gerry aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Emily and Daniel, dearly loved son of Dorothy and the late Joshua, loving brother of Cathie, John, Mary and Dorothea. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 9th July at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank…

Florence McPhail Rice (Flo)

nee McMahon On 23rd June 2018, peacefully at home. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Flo aged 85 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mum of May, Con, Daisy, Tommy, Francis, Robert and the late Harry, dear mother-in-law of Stephen, Lynn, Carole and Becky also loving gran to all her grandchildren. You will be sadly missed by all your family. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 2nd July at 1.30 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Violet Fitzpatrick

On 20th June 2018, peacefully in St James’ House, Darwen. Violet aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late James also a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 29th June at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Ainsworth

On 17th June 2018, peacefully in hospital. Dorothy aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Kevin and Alan, dearly loved mother-in-law of Christine and Heather, dearly loved grandma of Kelly, Glenn, Shaun and Darren also a dear great-grandma. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th June at 1.40 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Diabetes UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lucy Walsh

On 8th June 2018, in hospital. Lucy aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Kenneth also a much loved mum and nan. Funeral service a Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 22nd June at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sheila Mary Chadwick

nee Burns On 3rd June 2018, suddenly at home. Sheila aged 62 years. Beloved wife of Ian, much loved mum of Karen also a dear mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend of many. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 22nd June at 10 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 Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290