Obituaries – Page 10

Simon Michael Lang

Suddenly on 18th May 2024 aged 38 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 7th June at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Donald Joseph King (Don)

On 22nd May 2024, peacefully in hospital. Don, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Eve, much loved dad of Sammy, dear father-in-law of Malcolm, dearly loved gag of Mark, Jenna, Annya, Emily and Jed, treasured great gag of Darcy, Mikey, Dottie and Nora also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 6th June 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 COPD Ward, Royal Blackburn Hospital. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank…

Joyce Alice Crompton

On 22nd May 2024 at Spennymoor Care Home, Bolton. Joyce, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Monday, 3rd June at 1 p.m. 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

James Dominick Conway

On 7th May 2024 in hospital. Jimmy, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 31st May at 11 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

Elaine Theresa Winkley

On 15th May 2024, peacefully at home. Elaine, aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Julian, much loved mum of Jenny and Alice also a dearly loved sister of Tony. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 24th May at 12.45 p.m. The family asked if you could wear something green or brightly coloured. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Target Ovarian Cancer or Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Craig Alan Moss

On 8th May 2024, suddenly at home. Craig, aged 52 years. Beloved son of Camille and the late Albert. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 21st May at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Nightsafe. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Stephen Kitchin

On 9th May 2024, in hospital. Stephen, aged 70 years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 20th May at 10.30 a.m. followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, 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

John Patrick Cosgrove

On 3rd May 2024, peacefully at home. John, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Teresa, much loved dad of Neil, Ciaren, Cormac and the late John and Garret, dear father-in-law of Cathy and Debra also dearly loved grandad of Cameron, Oscar, Amy, Nathan, Caolan and Orla. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 16th 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 Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Horace Edward Toolis

On 1st May 2024, at home. Horace, aged 99 years. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 15th May at 12 noon, 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

Maureen White

On 25th April 2024, suddenly at home. Maureen of Mount Pleasant Farm. Beloved wife of Charles, much loved mum of Paul, Steven and Helen also a dearly loved grandma. A service in The Whitehall Hotel, Darwen on Tuesday, 14th May at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. We will then proceed back to The Whitehall Hotel for refreshments. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The Dogs Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290