Obituaries – Page 10

Eileen Billington

On 26th March 2024 in hospital. Eileen, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Keith. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 10th April at 12 noon. 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

Roy Duerden

Peacefully, but unexpectedly Roy passed away at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen on Thursday, 14th March 2024, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen, much loved uncle of Samantha and Neil, devoted great uncle of Jamie, dear brother of Keith and family and the late Raymond and Enid. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 9th April at 11.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Anna Seddon

On 23rd March 2024, at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Anna, aged 73 years, dear wife of David. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 8th April at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Arthur Atkinson

On 24th March 2024, peacefully at The East Lancashire Hospice. John, aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Judith, much loved dad of Rachel and Emily, dear father-in-law of James, dearly loved son of Audrey and the late Cyril also a dear brother of Mike. A service in Trinity United Reformed Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen on Monday, 8th April 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 East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Hugh Philip Buckton

On 2nd December 2023, suddenly at home. Hugh, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Praphasson. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 28th March at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lilian Howarth

On 6th March 2024, peacefully at the East Lancashire Hospice. Lilian, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 21st March at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, 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

Mary Young

On 7th March 2024, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Mary, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Antony. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 21st March 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 The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Phyllis Mary Bedford

Nee Whittle On 1st March 2024, peacefully at home. Phyllis, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Peter and Andrew. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 20th March at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mavis Walmsley

On 2nd March 2024, peacefully at Spennymoor Care Home, Bolton. Mavis, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill). Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Monday, 18th March at 1 p.m. No flowers please by request. Enquires to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Julie Whitter

On 25th February 2024, suddenly at home. Julie, aged 59 years. Beloved wife of James (Jim). Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 13th March at 11.15 a.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290