Obituaries – Page 104

Lily Harrison

nee Gleave On 3rd September 2017, peacefully in Birch Hall Care Centre, Darwen. Lily aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mum of Lily, Terry and Dorothy, dear mother-in-law of Susan, Alan and the late Raymond also a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 13th September at 1.30 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 Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

William (Bill) Holden

On 31st August 2017, peacefully in hospital. Bill aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Nora, dearest partner of Alice, much loved dad of Barbara, Debbie, Bill and Mark also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 13th September 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

Terence (Terry) Canary

On 24th August 2017, peacefully in hospital. Terry aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Elaine and Debbie, dear father-in-law of Graham, dearly loved grandad of Chelsea and Chloe also dear brother of Margaret. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 7th September at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Wendy Jayne Patterson

On 26th August 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Wendy aged 49 years. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Donna Walsh

On 13th August 2017, Donna aged 46 years. A much loved mum, daughter, niece and friend of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 23rd August at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Pickles

nee Cowell On 16th August 2017, peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family. Mary aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mum of Ann and Michael and their partners Glen and Sam, cherished nan of Megan also dearly loved sister of Kathleen, Trevor and the late Russell, Stanley, Alice and Ann. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 24th August at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the District Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gary Baron

On 10th August 2017, suddenly at home. Gary aged 51 years. Beloved husband of Diane, much loved dad of Samantha, dear step-dad of Daniel and Katie, dearly loved brother of Carol, Edwin, Ruth and the late Raymond also a loving uncle. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 24th August at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alan James Gradwell

On 11th August 2017, in hospital. Alan aged 75 years. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 18th August at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Pauline Anne Yates

On 24th July 2017, in hospital. Pauline aged 51 years. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 4th August 2017. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Ernest Matthew Currie Stirling

On 19th July 2017, in hospital. Jim aged 69 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 4th August at 1.30 p.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