Obituaries – Page 107

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

Keith Hardingham

On 21st July 2017, peacefully in hospital. Keith aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Julie and Russell, dear father-in-law of Neil and Sandra, treasured grandad of Scott, Kelly-Ann, Millie and Joe. ‘One of a kind’. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 1st August 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 Diabetes UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Keith George Crapnell

On 19th July 2017, in Royal Preston Hospital. Keith aged 62 years. A much loved husband and dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 28th July at 10 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margery Nicholson

nee Harwood On Wednesday, 19th July 2017, at home after a short battle with cancer, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, much loved and precious mum of Eileen and Brian, dearly loved mother-in-law of James, devoted and loving grandma of Jennifer, Jillian, Richard and Holly also great-grandma of Seth and Alana. Funeral service will be held at Highfield Congregational Church, Darwen on Thursday, 27th July at 11 a.m. prior to interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in memory of Margery may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s…

Steven Herbert McGrady

On 7th July 2017, peacefully at Home. Steven aged 64 years. A much loved husband and dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 17th July 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

Doreen Higginson

Formerly Brogden nee Heron On 9th July 2017, peacefully at Sandy Brook House, Residential Home, Lower Darwen. Doreen aged 97 years, the beloved wife of the late Jim. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium Chapel on Friday, 14th July at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the Blackburn & District Blind Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Olwen Turnbull

On 30th June 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Olwen aged 77 years. A much loved wife, mum and friend of many. Olwen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 11th July at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. 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

Olive Entwistle

Formerly Sharples On 28th June 2017, peacefully in hospital. Olive aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late David and Jack, much loved mum of Michael, Geoff and John also a dearly loved mother-in-law, nana, grandma and great-nan. A service in the New Methodist Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 11th July 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 The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290