Obituaries – Page 97

Jane (Jenny) Bolton

nee Neville On 26th May 2017, peacefully at home. Jenny aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Jim, much loved mum of Karen and Paul, dear mother-in-law of Alan and Claire, dearly loved nana of Dean, Lisa and Connor also cherished great-grandma of Ellie, Aimee, Millie, Chloe, Leah and Alyssa. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 6th June at 12.15 p.m. No dark clothes 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

Alice Harwood

nee Southworth On 19th May 2017, peacefully at Moorland View, Darwen. Alice aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Eileen, dear mother-in-law of the late Alec, dearly loved nan of Leigh and Alex and their husbands Conrad and Ged, treasured little nana of Jaye, Reece, Scott and Kelsey also dear sister of Bill and the late Chris and Jack also sister-in-law of Hazel, Rae and the late Queenie. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest on Saturday, 27th May at 10 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries…

Graham John Lockett

On 19th May 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice, surrounded by his proud and loving family. Graham aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Sue, much loved dad of Graham, dear father-in-law of Natalie, treasured pops of Alfie and Jensen, dear brother of Lynne, brother-in-law of Tony, Denise, Adrian and Dave also a dear uncle and friend. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 24th May at 10 a.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

Derek Pomfret

On 13th May 2017, peacefully in hospital. Derek aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Eileen, much loved dad of Mark, Gary and Maria, dear father-in-law of Alison and Sue, dearly loved grandpa of Mat, Kate and Jack also a dear brother of Diane. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 25th May 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

Joan Minnie Compton

On 12th May 2017, in hospital. Joan aged 86 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 24th May at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

William Yates (Billy)

On 4th May 2017, suddenly in London. Billy aged 40 years. Beloved son of Margaret & David also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, partner and friend of many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 22nd May at 11 a.m. will be followed by a private committal at Darwen Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for a charity of your choice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Nina Duxbury

On 6th May 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Nina aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 15th May at 3 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

Pauline Howson

On 28th April 2017, peacefully in hospital. Pauline aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Chris, much loved mum of Tracey, dear mother-in-law of Tom, dearly loved grandma of Jacob and Olivia also dear auntie of June, Joan and Linda. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 15th May at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s Church, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

William Moore (Bill)

On 1st May 2017, peacefully in hospital. Bill aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Vanessa, much loved dad of Dean also dear father-in-law of Dee. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th May at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Lung Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Mary Walmsley

On 25th April 2017, in hospital. Eileen aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter, dearly loved mum of Barry, Stuart and Keith. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th May 2017 at 10 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290