Obituaries – Page 112

Isabel Farran

nee Rossall On 6th December 2016, peacefully at Moorland View Residential Home, Darwen. Isabel aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late William, much loved mum of Barbara, dearly loved nanna of Bethan, Gareth and Niall and their partners also a much loved great nanna. A service in St Stephen’s Church, Tockholes on Wednesday, 14th December at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Derian House Children’s Hospice or The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel…

Linda Clark

On 4th December 2016, suddenly at home. Linda aged 58 years. Beloved mum of Amanda, dearly loved grandma of Tyler, Deri and Ebony, a very special friend of Denise also a much loved fan of Oasis. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 13th December at 2.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Joyce Bottomley

On 3rd December 2016, peacefully in Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Margaret aged 86 years. Dearly loved sister of Jennifer also dear auntie of Alison, David and Catherine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 13th December at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Hembrough

nee Lakey On 30th November 2016, peacefully in hospital. Margaret aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob, much loved mum of David, mother-in-law of Maureen, precious nan of Simone, Darrell and Steven also nana ming of Callum and George. God Bless xxx Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 8th December at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, 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

Allan Hollings

On 27th November 2016, peacefully in hospital. Allan aged 70 years. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine, much loved dad of Karen and Lee, dear father-in-law of Paul and Sarah, dearly loved grandad of Declan, Ciara, Isobel, Phoebe and Archie. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 8th December at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. 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

Martin Ross

On 19th November 2016, peacefully in hospital. Martin aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Julie, much loved father of Stephen, dearly loved brother of John, Nan and the late Susan also a dear uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday 2nd December 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

Howard Ball

Stage name Howard King On 21st November 2016, peacefully in hospital. Howard aged 69 years. Beloved husband of the late Christine, much loved dad of Kriston and Stephen, dear father in law of Jaime and Loz, dearly loved papa of Sophie and Joshua, grandad of Mitchell and Darcie, dear brother of Kevan and close cousin of Arlene. ‘ A dear friend to many’. A service in St. Peter’s Church, Darwen, on Thursday 1st December at 11 am will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation.…

Donald Lightbown

On 7th November 2016, at home. Donald aged 84 years. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Ann, much loved and adored dad of Angela, Christine and Jacqueline, dear father-in-law of Patrick, Steven and Bernard, dearly loved grandad of Tayla, Travis, Daniel, Jonathon and Peter also a dear brother of Derek. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 17th November at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Movember Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel…

Sandra Taylor

nee Grundy On 16th November 2016, peacefully in hospital. Sandra aged 65 years. Beloved wife of the late Stuart, much loved mum of Mark, Neil, Simon and Daniel, treasured grandma of Ethan, Toby, Alex, Lily and Andrew also dear sister of David, Peter, Steven, Wayne and Gary. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 25th November at 12.15 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

Leonard Joseph Alldritt (Len)

On 16th November 2016, peacefully at Branch Court Residential Home, Blackburn. Len aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, dearly loved brother of Pauline, Valerie and the late Jack, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday 24th November at 3pm. 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