Obituaries – Page 98

Bryan Joseph Weal

On 28th April 2017, peacefully at home. Bryan aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Hilda also a much loved dad of Michael and Sarah. A service in Trinity Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen on Friday, 5th May at 2.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Allan John Kershaw

On 19th April 2017, suddenly, Allan aged 73 years. Devoted partner of Pauline, much loved dad of Tracey and Mark, dear step-dad of Jane and Cathy also a treasured grandad, dearly loved brother of June and Bernard also a dear uncle. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 4th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association (LDSAMARA). c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Mary Astley (Pat)

On 23rd April 2017, peacefully in hospital, Pat aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of Philip and Catharine, dear mother-in-law of Mandy also a greatly missed grandma of Jordan and Sabastian. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 3rd May at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Paul Frederick Wheatley

On 18th April 2017, suddenly. Paul aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Alice, much loved dad of Gail, Craig and Karl, dear father-in-law of Nigel, dearly loved grandad of Jade, Drew, Ross and Megan also a dear brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 3rd May at 12.15 p.m. 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

Ralph Eccles

On 16th April 2017, peacefully in hospital. Ralph aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Ivy, dear father-in-law of John, dearly loved grandfather of Michael, Paul and Scott also a dear uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 28th April at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Walmsley

nee Nicholson On 15th April 2017, peacefully in hospital. Eileen aged 78 years. Much loved wife of Peter, dearly loved mum of Stephen, Jeanette, Anthony and Lee also a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. R.I.P. Eileen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Tuesday, 25th April at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church…

David Ainsworth

On 6th April 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. David aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Kate, Su, John, James and Peter, dearly loved grandad of Alix, Zoe, Rosie, Alfie, Sarah, Georgina, Libby and Natalie. R.I.P. A service of Thanksgiving in St Mary’s Church, Osbaldeston on Friday, 21st April at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by a cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the NSPCC, Parkinson’s UK or the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel…

Margaret Rosanne Sharples

nee Park On 6th April 2017, peacefully in hospital. Margaret aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Leonard, much loved mum of Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Karen also treasured grandma of Alice and Emma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th April at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Philip Albert Humphrys

On 10th April 2017, peacefully at home. Philip aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Susan also a dearly loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 13th April at 3.45 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

Marion Boyle

nee Kershaw On 27th March 2017, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Marion aged 92 years. Beloved wife of Ronnie for 70 years, much loved mum of David, Kathleen and Lynne, dear mother-in-law of Susan and Steven, very loved and precious grandma of Sarah, Ryan and Gavin also a great-grandma, auntie, sister-in-law and friend to many. Marion will be very sadly missed by all who knew her. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Monday, 10th April at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent…