Obituaries – Page 93

Frederick (Fred) Devine

On 24th October 2017, peacefully at home. Fred aged 89 years. Dearly loved brother of Joan and the late Raymond and Eric also a much loved uncle. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 30th October at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please by request, 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

Donald Wood

On 16th October 2017, in hospital. Donald, beloved husband of Mary also a dear brother of Marjorie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 26th October at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Cheree Marlene Gardiner

On 17th October 2017, in hospital. Cheree aged 66 years. Beloved wife of Stephen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 26th October at 10 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Irene Dixon

nee Kitchin On 15th October 2017, suddenly in hospital. Dorothy aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Geoff, much loved sister of Bruce, dear sister-in-law of Marion also a very special friend of Doreen, Roy, Phylis and many more. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 25th October at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind or The Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jack Bury

On 5th October 2017, peacefully at home. Jack aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Michael, Gayle, Mark and Martyn also a dearly loved grandad, great-grandad and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 25th October at 12.15 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

Charlotte Fenton

nee Eccles On 7th October 2017, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen and surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte (Lottie) aged 87 years. Beloved wife and soul mate of the late Bernard, devoted and loving sister of Florence and Irene, sister-in-law of the late Nora and Pete, very special auntie of Martin, Susan and Jacqueline also a loved and adored great-auntie and great-great-auntie. At peace and reunited with all her loved ones. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 19th October at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if…

Annie Hilton

On 3rd October 2017, peacefully in Royal Blackburn Hospital. Annie aged 72 years. Much loved daughter of the late John & Elise, also a much loved sister of West. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 17th October at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Age UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Nellie Wilson

On 1st October 2017, peacefully a The Hollies, Clayton-le-Moors. Nellie aged 98 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 13th October at 10 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Robert Oliver Wallace

On 28th September 2017, suddenly at home. Robert aged 61 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 12th October at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Pauline Shackleton

On 29th September 2017, peacefully in hospital. Pauline aged 63 years. Much loved mum of John, dear mother-in-law of Andrea, dearly loved grandma of Chloe and Reece also dear sister of Peter and Sylvia. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 12th October at 10.45 a.m. Mourners are requested to wear a Blackburn Rovers Shirt if desired. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The Haemophilia Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290