Obituaries – Page 85

Dorothy Harwood

nee Townley On 7th April 2018, peacefully at Acorn House Care Home, Blackburn and formerly of Park Road, Darwen. Dorothy the beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of the late John and Ann, dear sister of Margaret and John also a dear auntie. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 18th April at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mabel Monks

On 6th April 2018, peacefully in hospital. Mabel aged 94 years. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Friday, 13th April at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ellen Briggs (Nellie)

nee Grear On 5th April 2018, peacefully in her sleep at Oldfield House Care Home, Darwen. Nellie aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of David and Leslie, dear mother-in-law of Derrill and Sandra also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 17th April at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Oldfield House Care Home, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Beverley Josephine Yates

On 4th April 2018, in hospital. Bev aged 64 years. A much loved wife, mum, Mother-in-law, grandma and sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 16th April at 3.45 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Cancer Research Uk. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michael George Charnock (Mick)

Headteacher at Greenlands Community Primary School On 15th March 2018, peacefully at home. Mick aged 59 years. Dearly loved son of the late George and Jean. Funeral Service at Carleton Crematorium on Monday, 16th April at 12.30 p.m. Donations in memory of Mick may be sent for Greenlands Community Primary School. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene Connor

On 31st March 2018, in hospital. Irene aged 66 years. Beloved wife of Frank. Irene will be missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 12th April at 12.15 p.m. 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

Andrew John Richard Grundy

On 27th March 2018, peacefully in hospital. Andrew aged 61 years. Dearly loved son of the late Frank & Jean, dear brother of Fiona and the late Janet, brother-in-law of Alan also a dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and dear friend of Tracy. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 11th April at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Critical Care Unit A, Royal Blackburn Hospital. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eunice Mary Yates

nee Bromfield On 24th March 2018, at home. Eunice aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoff, much loved mother of Timothy, Alison, Jonathan and Nicholas, dear mother-in-law of Karin, John and Deborah, dearly loved granny of Hannah, Bethany, James, Ben, Elliot, Jessica, Lucy, Harry, Thomas, Noah and Kate also treasured great-granny of Poppy and Hugh. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Monday, 9th April at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Polymicrogyria. (Please make cheques payable to Oxford Centre for…

Joyce West

nee Nowell On Tuesday, 20th March 2018, peacefully with her niece by her side at Oldfield House, Darwen and formerly of Hoddlesden. Joyce aged 85 years. The dearly loved wife of Derek and much loved auntie of Jessica. Reposing in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen where flowers will be received or donations in memory of Joyce may be sent for Oldfield House Residents Fund. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 6th April at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3…

Kathleen Winifred Capitelli

nee Cleary On 26th March 2018, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Kathleen aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni, much loved mother of Carla Maria, John, Anna, Suzanne, Michael and Lisa, dear mother-in-law of Mick and Jimmy, dearly loved grandma of Serena, Natalie, Simone, Alishia, Carlie and Lewis, great- grandma of Tre, Taelor, Ruby, Olivia, Heidi, Vincent, Rocco, Frankie and Christiana, dear sister of Jean, aunite to many also a dear companion of Joe. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 5th April at 11 a.m. will be followed…