Obituaries – Page 108

Ralph Eccles

On 16th April 2017, peacefully in hospital. Ralph aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Ivy, dear father-in-law of John, dearly loved grandfather of Michael, Paul and Scott also a dear uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 28th April at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Walmsley

nee Nicholson On 15th April 2017, peacefully in hospital. Eileen aged 78 years. Much loved wife of Peter, dearly loved mum of Stephen, Jeanette, Anthony and Lee also a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. R.I.P. Eileen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Tuesday, 25th April at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church…

David Ainsworth

On 6th April 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. David aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Kate, Su, John, James and Peter, dearly loved grandad of Alix, Zoe, Rosie, Alfie, Sarah, Georgina, Libby and Natalie. R.I.P. A service of Thanksgiving in St Mary’s Church, Osbaldeston on Friday, 21st April at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by a cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the NSPCC, Parkinson’s UK or the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel…

Margaret Rosanne Sharples

nee Park On 6th April 2017, peacefully in hospital. Margaret aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Leonard, much loved mum of Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Karen also treasured grandma of Alice and Emma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th April at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Philip Albert Humphrys

On 10th April 2017, peacefully at home. Philip aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Susan also a dearly loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 13th April at 3.45 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

Marion Boyle

nee Kershaw On 27th March 2017, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Marion aged 92 years. Beloved wife of Ronnie for 70 years, much loved mum of David, Kathleen and Lynne, dear mother-in-law of Susan and Steven, very loved and precious grandma of Sarah, Ryan and Gavin also a great-grandma, auntie, sister-in-law and friend to many. Marion will be very sadly missed by all who knew her. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Monday, 10th April at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent…

Violet Hunter

nee Sandham On 30th March 2017, at home. Violet aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert James, much loved mother of Carolann and Ian, dear mother-in-law of Patrik and Jacqueline also dearly loved nan, great-nan, great-great nan, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 7th April at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derwent Hall (D.O.P.W) c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jane Gallagher

On 29th March 2017, peacefully at home. Jane aged 57 years. Beloved wife of George. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 7th April 2017 at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sylvia Ena Florence Heaton

On 25th March 2017, peacefully in hospital. Sylvia aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mum of Peter and Lorna also a dearly loved gran. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 6th April at 3.45 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

Ada Barker

On 25th March 2017, peacefully at Sandy Brook House, Lower Darwen. Ada aged 86 years. A much loved aunt and great-aunt. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 6th April at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290