Obituaries – Page 118

David Cocker

On 6th August 2016, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family. David aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Jan, much loved dad of Andrea and Philip, dear father-in-law of Phillip and Debbie, dearly loved step-dad of Louise and Howard also a treasured grandad of Thomas, Kaiden, Xiana, Robert, Georgia and Josiah. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 15th August at 12.15 p.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

Jean Grisedale

On 1st August 2016, peacefully, Jean aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Roly also a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 12th August at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Catherine Yates (Cath)

On 31st July 2016, peacefully at home. Cath aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Herbert, much loved mother of Michael and Anthony, dear mother-in-law of Maureen and Janet also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma, sister and auntie. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 11th August at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derwent Hall. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lilian Pilkington

On 29th July 2016, in hospital. Lilian aged 96 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 5th August at 11.30 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Kathleen Hutchinson

On 19th July 2016, peacefully in hospital. Kath aged 71 years. A dearly loved mum, nanna, great-nanna and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 28th July at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Age UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Clara Dewhurst

(nee Edge) On 16th July 2016, peacefully in hospital. Clara in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mother of Valerie, dear mother-in-law of Trevor also a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th July at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Salvation Army. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Cooper

On 14th July 2016, peacefully at home. Jim aged 76 years. A much loved husband, dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th July at 12.15 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brian Cocker

On 15th July 2016, peacefully in hospital. Brian aged 76 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 25th July at 2.15 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

Florence Greenwood

(nee Crook) On 22nd June 2016, peacefully at home. Florence aged 90 years. A much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 1st July at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent towards a memorial bench for Florence. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jack Brown

On Saturday 18th June 2016, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Centre, Darwen. Jack aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna. A service in the New Methodist Church, Blackburn Road, Darwen on Tuesday 28th June at 10.30 am will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290