Christopher Gerald Atherton
On 1st December 2017, suddenly in hospital. Chris aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Angela also a dearly loved dad and grandad. Chris will be missed by all his family and friends. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 12th December 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 Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreLeonard George Sharples (Len)
On 29th November 2017, peacefully in hospital. Len aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Andrew, dear father-in-law of Karen, dearly loved grandad of Alice and Emma also dear brother of Stuart and his partner Lynn. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 8th December at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The PSP Association (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreThomas Biddulph
On 23rd November 2017, peacefully at St James’ House, Darwen. Tom aged 84 years. Much loved dad of Nigel, Christopher and Caroline, dear father-in-law of David, dearly loved grandad of Holly also a dear friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 8th December at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreRobert Wright (Bob)
On 23rd November 2017, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Bob aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of John and Linda, dear father-in-law of John and Tina also dearly loved grandad of Dylan, Bethany and Rebecca. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 6th December at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Prostate Cancer UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreMartin 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
Read MoreJoseph 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
Read MoreFrances 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
Read MoreHilda & 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…
Read MoreNigel 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
Read MoreJohn 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
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