Obituaries – Page 11

Julie Whitter

On 25th February 2024, suddenly at home. Julie, aged 59 years. Beloved wife of James (Jim). Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 13th March at 11.15 a.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ada Thompson

(nee Hart) On 27th February 2024, peacefully at Andrews Court, Blackburn.Ada, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, much lovedmum of Ian and David, dear mother-in-law of Gillian and Lesley,dearly loved grandma of Cathryn, John, Hannah, Ruth and Jackalso a treasured great-grandma of Evie, Amelie and Esmé. Inaccordance with Ada’s wishes she will have an unattended/directcremation. No flowers please by request, but if desired donationsmay be sent for the NSPCC. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service,Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Reverend Canon Peter Henry Reiss

On 22nd February 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Peter, aged 61 years. The family had a private funeral and cremation. A service of Thanksgiving for Peter’s life will take place at St Anne’s Church, Turton on Friday, 8th March at 2.30 p.m. Enquires to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Colin Kirkham

On 22nd February 2024, peacefully in hospital. Colin, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Pauline, much loved daddy of Anthony, Beverley and Wendy, dear father-in-law of Sally, Brian and Nigel, treasured papa of Jodi, Perry, Jennifer, Joe, Robert and Toby, cherished great-papa of Dusty, Jessie, Kash, Myla, Chase, Sienna and Max also a friend of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 7th March at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Philip Andrew Turnbull (Phil)

On 10th February 2024, suddenly at home. Phil, aged 67 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 1st March at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Marsden

On 15th February 2024, in hospital. David, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Jenny. A service in Pleasington Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, 29th February at 12 noon, followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Diabetes UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elsie Nicholson

On 12th February 2024, peacefully in hospital. Elsie, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Vic. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 28th February at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Bernadette Mary Pearson (Bernice)

On 15th February 2024, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Bernice, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Jacky and Chris, dear mother-in-law of Ian and Bernie, dearly loved grandma of Jack, Darrel and Lewis, also treasured great-grandma of Ruben. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 27th February at 11.15 a.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 Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joyce Grime

On 13th February 2024, peacefully at High Brake House Care Home, Clitheroe. Joyce, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 26th February at 12 noon. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the RNLI. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Caroline Lowery

On 8th February 2024, in hospital. Caroline, aged 70 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 22nd February at 10.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290