Obituaries – Page 110

Eric Bolton

On 27th February 2017, peacefully at home. Eric aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Olive, much loved dad of Andrew and Chris, dear father-in-law of Sharon and Mary, dearly loved grandad of James, Thomas, Charlotte and Caitlin also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 9th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the East Lancashire Hospice or Parkinson’s UK (Preston). c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Xing Le Hou

On 19th February 2017, in hospital. Xing aged 102 years. Beloved husband of the late Yu Qiu Feng. Graveside service at Southern Cemetery, Manchester on Thursday, 9th March at 2.15 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Reginald Gregory

On 23rd February 2017, in hospital. Reginald (Beefy) aged 53 years. Beloved husband of Alexis. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 8th March at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Muriel Irene Bennett

On 21st February 2017, peacefully in Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Muriel aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Kenneth, much loved mother of Irene, dear mother-in-law of Derek, treasured grandma of Jack also a dearly loved auntie and friend to many. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 7th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derwent Hall, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Edna Clark

nee Parkinson On 20th February 2017, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Edna aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ted, much loved mum of Alan, Helen and Peter, dear mother-in-law of Carol also a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 2nd March at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Barbara Meadowcroft

On 22nd February 2017, Barbara aged 74 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 3rd March at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Freda Grime

On 21st February 2017, peacefully at Northwood Nursing Home, Blackburn. Freda aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother of Stephen, Celia and Timothy, dear mother-in-law of Valarie, Henry and Irmtraud, dearly loved grandmother of Nicholas, Dominic, Robin, Eleanor, Naomi, Pascal and Marcel also treasured great-grandmother to eight. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 10th March at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Red Cross. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John McCarthy

On 19th February 2017, peacefully in Springfield Care Home, Blackburn. John aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Tilly, dear brother of Bill, dear uncle of Donald, Marina and Paula also friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday 2nd March at 10.45 a.m. 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

John Firth

On 16th February 2017, peacefully in hospital. John aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine, much loved dad of Clair, dear father-in-law of Mark also dearly loved grandad of Jake, Megane and Catherine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 27th February at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice or the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patrick Humphrey

On 14th February 2017, peacefully in Springfield Care Home, Blackburn with his family by his side. Pat aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved dad of Ian and Jean, dear father-in-law of John, also special grandad of Amy and Katie. A service in St. Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday 24th February at 2.45pm will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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