Obituaries – Page 107

Joan Minnie Compton

On 12th May 2017, in hospital. Joan aged 86 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 24th May at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

William Yates (Billy)

On 4th May 2017, suddenly in London. Billy aged 40 years. Beloved son of Margaret & David also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, partner and friend of many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 22nd May at 11 a.m. will be followed by a private committal at Darwen Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for a charity of your choice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Nina Duxbury

On 6th May 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Nina aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 15th May at 3 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

Pauline Howson

On 28th April 2017, peacefully in hospital. Pauline aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Chris, much loved mum of Tracey, dear mother-in-law of Tom, dearly loved grandma of Jacob and Olivia also dear auntie of June, Joan and Linda. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 15th May at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s Church, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

William Moore (Bill)

On 1st May 2017, peacefully in hospital. Bill aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Vanessa, much loved dad of Dean also dear father-in-law of Dee. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th May at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Lung Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Mary Walmsley

On 25th April 2017, in hospital. Eileen aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter, dearly loved mum of Barry, Stuart and Keith. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th May 2017 at 10 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Bryan Joseph Weal

On 28th April 2017, peacefully at home. Bryan aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Hilda also a much loved dad of Michael and Sarah. A service in Trinity Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen on Friday, 5th May at 2.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Allan John Kershaw

On 19th April 2017, suddenly, Allan aged 73 years. Devoted partner of Pauline, much loved dad of Tracey and Mark, dear step-dad of Jane and Cathy also a treasured grandad, dearly loved brother of June and Bernard also a dear uncle. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 4th 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 Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association (LDSAMARA). c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Mary Astley (Pat)

On 23rd April 2017, peacefully in hospital, Pat aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of Philip and Catharine, dear mother-in-law of Mandy also a greatly missed grandma of Jordan and Sabastian. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 3rd May at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Paul Frederick Wheatley

On 18th April 2017, suddenly. Paul aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Alice, much loved dad of Gail, Craig and Karl, dear father-in-law of Nigel, dearly loved grandad of Jade, Drew, Ross and Megan also a dear brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 3rd May at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, 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