Obituaries – Page 119

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…

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