Obituaries – Page 113

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

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