Month: November 2017

Martin Harry Gooden

On 25th November 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Martin aged 73 years. Very much loved husband of Kath, dearly loved dad of Melanie, dear father-in-law of Paul, treasured grandad of Noah and Nellie also a dear brother. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Blackburn on Monday, 4th December at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington 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

Joseph Roberts (Joe)

On 23rd November 2017, peacefully in hospital and surrounded by his loving family. Joe aged 89 years. A dearly loved husband, dad and grandad. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 7th December at 12.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either St Cuthbert’s Church or Save the Children. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Frances Mary Lindsay

On 25th November 2017, peacefully in hospital. Frances aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mum of Paul, and mother-in-law of Pauline. A graveside service at Darwen Cemetery on Monday, 4th December at 10 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Hilda & David Thompson

nee Stevens On 20th November 2017, Hilda passed away peacefully at the Royal Blackburn Hospital aged 88 years. Her beloved husband David passed away peacefully at Hollymount Nursing Home, Blackburn on 24th November 2017 aged 89 years. Much loved parents of Phillip and his wife Louisa also treasured grandparents of Laura, Alistair and Sophie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 1st December at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in memory of Hilda may be sent for The Stroke Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital and in memory of David for N-Vision (The Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre…

Nigel Paul Ranford

On 21st November 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Nigel aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Tricia, much loved dad of Carol, Stephen, Becky and Sam, dear father-in-law of Andy, Sally, Serge and Craig also a dearly loved grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th November 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

John Hacking

On 19th November 2017, peacefully after a short illness. John aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Ginny, much loved dad of Andrew and John also a dearly loved grandad. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 24th November 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

Patricia Moore

On 12th November 2017, peacefully in hospital. Pat aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mum of Bev and Chris, dear mother-in-law of Mark and Sandra also dearly loved nana of Phillip, Tara, Jamie and Becky. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Friday, 24th November at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Action Duchenne. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Charles Stewart

On 25th October 2017, peacefully in hospital. Charlie aged 68 years. Much loved by all his family. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 3rd November at 2.15 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

Gemma Louise Turner

On 22nd October 2017, in hospital. Gemma aged 31 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd November at 1.30 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alexander Rothery

On 20th October 2017, suddenly at home. Alexander aged 64 years. Much loved son of the late James and Edna also dearly loved by all his extended family. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium, Blackburn on Thursday, 16th November 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

Month: November 2017

Obituaries