Obituaries – Page 9

Stephen Allan Crossland

On 11th September 2023, suddenly at home. Stephen, aged 67 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 2nd October at 12 noon. 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

Irene Gleave

On 7th September 2023, in hospital. Irene, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late William. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 27th September at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for St Edward’s Church, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marjorie Grime

(nee Bentley) On 28th August 2023, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Marjorie, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of George, Janet and Judith, dear mother-in-law of Janet, Ken and Mark also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th September at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jean Whittaker

On 6th September 2023, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Jean, aged 90 years. Funeral service, at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 25th September at 12 noon. No flowers please, by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Graeme John Stubberfield

On 1st September 2023, suddenly at home. Graeme, aged 68 years. Dear husband of Marilyn. Service and interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Friday, 22nd September at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for C.O.P.D. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Derrick Leaf (Derrick)

On 20th August 2023, peacefully at home. Derrick, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Margaret. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 14th September at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK or The Royal British Legion. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jennifer Mary Hall

On 28th August 2023, in hospital. Jennifer, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 12th September at 10.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

George Pemberton

On 26th August 2023, in hospital. George, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Sheila. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 11th September at 11.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Joseph’s Church, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Hilary Ellison

On 22nd August 2023, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Hilary, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late David. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium on Thursday, 7th September at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Vittorio Avanzi

On 18th August 2023, in hospital. Vittorio, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Iva. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 7th September at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290