Obituaries – Page 112

Jean Lennon

nee Marsh On 14th January 2017, peacefully in hospital and surrounded by her loving family. Jean aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph, much loved mother of Susan and Wayne, dear mother-in-law of Roger, dearly loved grandma of Nathan, Gabrielle, Georgia and Samuel, treasured great-grandma of Louie, Sebastian and Tallulah. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 27th January at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Parkinson’s UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Geoffrey Ashton

On 14th January 2017, suddenly at home. Geoff aged 51 years. Dearly loved son of Geoff and Pat, husband of Wendy, much loved dad of Anthony, Jack and Molly, dear brother of Angela also a dear uncle, nephew and cousin. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 26th January at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for C. G. L. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brenda Lawless

On 16th January 2017, peacefully in hospital. Brenda aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Pat also a much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and auntie. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 24th January at 12.30 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

David Woods

On 12th January 2017, peacefully in hospital. David aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis, much loved dad of Ian, dear father-in-law of Karen, loving grandad of Chris and Melissa. A service in St Bartholomew’s Church, Blackburn on Monday, 23rd January at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joyce Jones

nee Livesey On 8th January 2017, peacefully in hospital. Joyce aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Peter also a treasured sister, auntie, cousin, friend and neighbour. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th January at 3.45 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Crohn’s & Colitis UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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