Obituaries

Kathleen Jepson

On 3rd November 2024, peacefully at Old Gates Care Home, Blackburn. Kathleen, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 15th November at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lavinia Edith Whalley

On 30th October 2024, at home. Lavinia, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Donald. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 15th November at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Derek Barker

On 28th october 2024, in hospital. Derek, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Ethel. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 7th November at 12.45 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Ingham

(nee Lowe) On 23rd October 2024, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Margaret, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, much loved mum of Graham and Des, dear mother-in-law of Anne and Julie, also a dearly loved grandma of Sebastian and Kirsty. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 6th November at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Kevin Guy

On 31st October 2024, in hospital. Kevin, aged 59 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 31st October at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Dogs Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Evelynne Mary Tomlinson (Lynne)

On 22nd October 2024, Lynne, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Allan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 4th November at 12.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Geoffrey Sharples (Geoff)

On 22nd October 2024, in hospital. Geoff, aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Gail. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 8th November at 11.15 a.m. followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Ronald Knowles (Ron)

On 28th September 2024, peacefully at home. Ron, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Nora. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 1st November at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Nina Aurelia Capitelli

On 18th October 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Nina, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Pietro. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 31st October at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Catherine Roberta O’Donnell

(nee Tinney) On 15th October 2024, peacefully at home. Catherine, aged 65 years. Much loved mum of Marie and Patrick, dearly loved grandma of Jake, Jayden, Alex and Oliver also a dear sister of Alistair. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 30th October at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for MND Association. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290