Obituaries – Page 118

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

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