Obituaries – Page 116

Jean Gibson

On 12th September 2016, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Jean aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Frank also much loved mother of Kathryn. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 21st September 2016 at 1 p.m. will be followed by a private family cremation at Pleasington. Donations in memory of Jean may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Henry Bradshaw

On 11th September 2016, peacefully in hospital. henry aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Nellie also a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 20th September at 12.15 p.m. 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

June Bass

On 7th September 2016, peacefully at home. June aged 73 years. Much loved mum of David, Sandra, Sharon and Tricia, dear mother-in-law of Lynn, Dave, Paul and Paul also a treasured grandma, nan, great-grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 16th September at 12.15 p.m. 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

Anthony Christopher Carroll (Tony)

On 3rd September 2016, sadly at home. Tony aged 56 years. Dearly loved dad of Tara, treasured grandad of Daisie-Mai and Oscar also a loving brother and uncle. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 15th September at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Minnie Wild

On 27th August 2016, peacefully in Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Minnie aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Maureen and son-in-law of Michael. Will be sadly missed. A service and cremation will be held at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 9th September at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the R.N.L.I. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Derek Duxbury

On 30th August 2016, peacefully in hospital. Derek aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Nina, much loved dad of Susan, dear father-in-law of Michael, very dearly loved grandad of Melanie, Martyn and Christian, treasured great-grandad of Jessica and Noah also a dear brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 9th September at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but of 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

John Allan Bury

On 25th August 2016, suddenly in hospital. John aged 79 years. Devoted dad of John and Ann, a dear grandad, much loved partner of Patricia, dear brother of Winnie, Les and the late Joan and Margaret also a dear uncle and dear friend to many. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 7th September at 9.15 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the R.N.L.I. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lance Thurston Cox

On 23rd August 2016, suddenly in hospital. Lance aged 60 years. Much loved husband of Ann, dearly loved dad of Peter, Chris, Simon and the late Lance, treasured grandad of Paige, Regan, Ashton, Max and Jorja, dear brother of Michael, uncle of Vicky, father-in-law of Joanne and Sarah also Jonathan, Ryan, Luke and Noah. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 1st September at 3.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Alice Bates

(nee Wood) On 23rd August 2016, peacefully in hospital. Margaret aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Terry, much loved mum of Richard, Paula and Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Eddie and Jeanette, adored nanna of Kirsten, Bethany, Lewis, Kurt, Terry, Connor, Kyle, Leon, Zoe, Simon and Jessica also a dear auntie and friend of many especially to Edi Wild. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 1st September at 10.45 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Michael Walsh

On 22nd August 2016, Michael aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Ina also a dearly loved dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 31st August at 12.15 p.m. 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