Kathleen Smith

On 15th March 2025, at home. Kathleen, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Albert. A service at St Anne’s Church, Chapeltown, Turton on Thursday, 3rd April at 11 a.m. followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Breast Cancer Care, The British Heart Foundation or The Salvation Army. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Roy Leach

On 15th March 2025, peacefully at home and surrounded by his wife and girls.  Roy, aged 78 years.  Beloved husband of Doreen, much loved dad of Gillian and Allison, dearly loved grandad of Simon, treasured great-grandad of Ella, Paige and Holly also a good friend to Simon’s dad (Paul) and Gillian’s fiancé Paul.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 1st April at 12 noon.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either St John’s Hospice, Lancaster or Cancer Care.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290 

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Theresia Maria Moss

On 12th March 2025, peacefully in Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Theresia, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Colin. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 26th March at 12 noon. 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

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Rose Margaret Faller

On 8th March 2025, peacefully in St James’ House, Darwen. Rose, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Service atnd interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Friday, 21st March at 2.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Mary Hatton

(Formerly Green) On 7th March 2025, in hospital. Mary, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Derrick and the late Eric. Funeral servcie at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 20th March at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The RNIB. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Neil Ian Smith

On 15th February 2025, in hospital. Neil, aged 53 years. Beloved son of Kathleen and Albert. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (East Chapel) on Tuesday, 18th March at 1.15 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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