Obituaries – Page 117

Jean O’Neill

(nee Gilmore) On 20th August 2016, peacefully at Acorn House, Blackburn and of Peregrine Drive, Darwen. Jean aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Terence, much loved mum of Raymond, Terence, Janet and Alison, dear mother-in-law of Alison, Lynne, John and the late Craig also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma and auntie. A friend to many. A service at Pickup Bank Chapel on Tuesday, 30th August at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the Alzheimer’s Society. c/o…

John Battersby

On 17th August 2016, peacefully at Crawshaw Hall, Crawshawbooth, John aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Catherine also a much loved father and father-in-law. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 26th August at 11 a.m. prior to cremation at Pleasington. 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

David Jones

(Welsh Dave) On 20th August 2016, in hospital. David, aged 63 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 31st August at 3 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Hilda Brindle

On 10th August 2016, peacefully at home. Hilda aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Linda and Grahame, dear mother-in-law of John also dearly loved nana of Samantha and Matthew. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Wednesday, 24th August 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

Helen Gore

On 15th August 2016, peacefully at home. Helen aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mum of Norman and Marjorie, dearly loved mum-in-law of Betty also a treasured grandma, great-grandma and aunt. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 23rd August at 1.30 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

Margaret McCrae

On 9th August 2016, peacefully at home. Margaret aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Ian, much loved mum of Andrew and Peter, dearly loved nana of Daniel, Joseph and Rachel, dear sister of Beatrice and Graham also a dear sister- in-law of Colin and Anne, Jean and the late Keith. A service in St Jude’s Church, Blackburn on Thursday, 18th August at 12.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, 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

Douglas Reginald Miller

On 7th August 2016, in hospital. Dougie aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Hazel also a loving father. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 18th August at 10 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Philip William Entwistle

On 9th August 2016, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Phil aged 59 years. Beloved husband of the late Jill, much loved dad of Lucy and Jon, dearly loved son of Kathleen and the late Bill also a loving brother of Roland, Elaine and brother-in-law of Stuart. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 17th August at 3 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

Fred Riley

On 9th August 2016, peacefully at home with Kathleen and Peter by his side. Fred aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, much loved dad of Peter, Kathleen, Susan and David, dear father-in-law of David, Ann and the late David also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Together again with Kathleen. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Wednesday, 17th August at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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.…

Colin McKeeferey

On 7th August 2016, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Colin aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Susan, much loved dad of John, Angela, Colin and the late Randle, dear father-in-law of Pamela and Kelly, treasured grandad of Melissa, Cara, Wesley and Brandon, cherished great-grandad of Kaiden and Elliot also a dear brother and uncle. A well respected man. Graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Tuesday, 16th August at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice or the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church…