Obituaries – Page 111

Shelagh Marjorie Walmsley

known as Bootsie On 7th January 2017, peacefully at St James’ House, Darwen. Shelagh aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Keith, much loved mum of Tony, Deborah and her husband Ian and their children Joseph and Jenny. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen of Wednesday, 18th January at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Keith James Harwood

Former Darwen, East Lancs & Edgworth Cricketer On 29th December 2016, in Royal Preston Hospital. Keith aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Anne, much loved dad of Chris, Paul and Kim, father-in-law of Rebecca, Sangwian (Jon) and Ruben, treasured grandpa of Sofia, Max, James and Millie also much loved uncle of Helene and Martin. Keith was a professional cricketer for Edgworth in the Bolton Association A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 17th January at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for ‘The Keith…

Eileen Hargreaves RGN

On 31st December 2016, peacefully in hospital. Eileen aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Douglas, much loved mum of Andrew, Lucy and the late Gwen also treasured grandma of Matthew. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 16th January at 12 noon followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Blackburn MS Society or St Peter’s Church. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Albert Brown

On 3rd January 2017, suddenly in hospital. Albert aged 73 years. Much loved brother of Alan, Eric, Hilary and Shirley, dear brother-in-law of David and Anne also a dear uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 13th January 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

Margaret Marion Gent

On 22nd December 2016, peacefully in hospital after a long and courageous fight. Marion aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mum of Angela, Lynn and Sharon, dear mother-in-law of Leigh, Andy and Mick also a loving grandma, great-grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday 10th January at 3pm. 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

Neil Lofthouse

On 22nd December 2016, peacefully in hospital and surrounded by his loving family, Neil aged 56 years. Dearly loved partner of Janet, much loved dad of Rebecca, Niall and Megan, brother of Ian, dearly loved son of the late Ethel and Jack (John) and a friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday January 6th at 10am. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the Intensive Care Unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital or the Macmillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Sinclair Calvy

On 26th December 2016, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice, Margaret aged 60 years. Beloved wife of Douglas, much loved mum of Emma and Paul, dear mother-in-law of Karl, treasured nan of Jack and Sam also a dear sister of Ann, Linda and Ian. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday 10th January at 11am 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

Raymond Taylor

On Sunday, 18th December 2016, peacefully, Raymond aged 90 years. Dearly beloved husband of Irene, much loved dad of David, Carolyn and Philip, dear father-in-law of Helen, Andrew and Christine, dearly loved grandad of Claire, Paul, Samantha, Kimberley and Jordan, cherished great-grandad of Sophia, Amelia and Harley also dear eldest brother of Irene, Audrey and David. Night, Night Sleep Tight Love You Lots. ‘Raymond will be sadly missed by all his family and friends’. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 6th January at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research…

Allan Reilly

On 10th December 2016, peacefully in hospital. Allan aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Lois, much loved dad of Janet, Helen, Anne and Elizabeth also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 20th December at 10 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Duncan Calvy

On 12th November 2016, Duncan aged 52 years. Beloved son of Mavis and the late Peter, also a much loved brother and uncle. Funeral service at Burnley Crematorium on Friday, 2nd December at 12 noon. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290