Obituaries – Page 109

Richard Maynard

On 24th March 2017, in hospital. Richard aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Rita. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 4th April at 12.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Doreen Mary Kirkham

On 21st March 2017, peacefully at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn. Doreen aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mum of the late Lynn, Leslie and Jean, mother-in-law of Raymond and the late Allan, dearly loved grandma of Rachel, Darren, Carrie and Marc also treasured great-grandma of Lewis, Megan, Olivia and George. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th March at 10 a.m. Flowers and enquires to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Roland Jepson

On 19th March 2017, peacefully in hospital. James aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Lynn, Stephen and Beccy, dear father-in-law of Derek and Liz, dearly loved grandad of James, Alyssia, Eloise, Joe, Tom and Zac, treasured great-grandad of Piper also dear brother of Enid. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 30th March at 1 p.m. will be followed by a private cremation at Pleasington. Black not required by request. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Alzheimer’s Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.…

Terence Dougherty

On 16th March 2017, peacefully in hospital. Terry aged 83 years. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Doris, dear brother of the late Tom, brother-in-law of the late Nancy, much loved uncle of Joan, Peter and Nadine also great-uncle of Matthew, Joseph, Thomas and Simon. Rest in Peace Terry love from your friend Lillian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 28th March at 10 a.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

Marjorie Halsall

On 16th March 2017, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen, surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Jack, much loved mum of Graeme, mother-in-law of Valerie, dearly loved grandma of James and Matthew also dear sister of Freda and the late Ken. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 24th March at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

May McAdam

On 10th March 2017, in hospital. May aged 89 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 22nd March at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joan Coffey

nee Linacre After a short fight, on Thursday 9th March 2017 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, aged 74 years. Loving wife of Michael, dearest mother to David, sister of Frances and the late Bill, Emily and Joyce, mother-in-law of Mandy and a very much loved nana of Jessica. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 20th March at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if so desired donations may be made in Joan’s memory to either for the British Heart Foundation or the Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James McPhee

On 4th March 2017, in hospital. James aged 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Eva. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 17th March at 2.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest, or if preferred donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Bernard Fenton

On 4th March 2017, peacefully at Oldfield House Residential Home, Darwen and surrounded by his loving family. Bernard aged 86 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Charlotte, much loved uncle of Martin, Susan and Jacqueline also a dear great-uncle, great-great uncle and brother-in-law. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday 17th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Farley (Molly)

On Tuesday, 7th March 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Molly aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Roger also a much loved mum, mother-in-law, grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 16th March at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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