Kenneth Bell

On 11th June 2017, suddenly in hospital. Ken aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Brenda, much loved dad of Steven, Belinda and Susan, dear father-in-law of Rob and Chris, dearly loved grandad of Leanne, Jason, Dean, Karly, Charlie and Zoe also treasured great-grandad of James, Brayden and Lilith. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 21st June at 11.30 a.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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Denis Isherwood

On 6th June 2017, in hospital. Denis aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Renee, much loved dad of Dennis and Dawn, dear father-in-law of Stuart, dearly loved and special grandad of Rachael and Amelia Rose, dear brother of Marion and brother-in-law of Brian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 20th June at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Jean Entwisle

On 6th June 2017, peacefully in Springhill Care Home, Accrington. Jean aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Philip and the late Janet, dear mother-in-law of Christine, dearly loved grandmother of Liam, Victoria, Sarah and Jennifer, dear sister of Brenda also sister-in-law of Roy. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 13th June at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Breast Cancer Care. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Brian Pickles

On 1st June 2017, suddenly at home and surrounded by his loving family. Brian aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Mary, much loved dad of Ann and Michael and their partners Glen and Sam also a cherished grandad of Megan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 12th June at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Ernest William Allen

On 31st May 2017, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.  Ernie aged 76 years.  Beloved husband of Ann also a much loved dad and grandad. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 9th June 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 the East Lancashire Hospice.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Coralee Donaldson Thomson (Kery)

On 27th May 2017, in hospital.  Kerry aged 48 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 9th June at 11.30 a.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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Jane (Jenny) Bolton

nee Neville On 26th May 2017, peacefully at home. Jenny aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Jim, much loved mum of Karen and Paul, dear mother-in-law of Alan and Claire, dearly loved nana of Dean, Lisa and Connor also cherished great-grandma of Ellie, Aimee, Millie, Chloe, Leah and Alyssa. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 6th June at 12.15 p.m. No dark clothes by request. 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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Alice Harwood

nee Southworth On 19th May 2017, peacefully at Moorland View, Darwen. Alice aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Eileen, dear mother-in-law of the late Alec, dearly loved nan of Leigh and Alex and their husbands Conrad and Ged, treasured little nana of Jaye, Reece, Scott and Kelsey also dear sister of Bill and the late Chris and Jack also sister-in-law of Hazel, Rae and the late Queenie. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest on Saturday, 27th May at 10 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries…

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Graham John Lockett

On 19th May 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice, surrounded by his proud and loving family. Graham aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Sue, much loved dad of Graham, dear father-in-law of Natalie, treasured pops of Alfie and Jensen, dear brother of Lynne, brother-in-law of Tony, Denise, Adrian and Dave also a dear uncle and friend. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 24th May at 10 a.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

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Derek Pomfret

On 13th May 2017, peacefully in hospital. Derek aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Eileen, much loved dad of Mark, Gary and Maria, dear father-in-law of Alison and Sue, dearly loved grandpa of Mat, Kate and Jack also a dear brother of Diane. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 25th May 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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