Obituaries – Page 12

Patricia Whalley (Pat)

On 10th April 2024, suddenly in hospital. Pat, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of David and Gillian, dear mother-in-law of Trisha and Andy, dearly loved grandma of Mark, Andrew and Jack also treasured great-grandma of Melissa and Stephanie. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 1st May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michael Otley

On 11th April 2024, suddenly in hospital. Michael, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Barbara. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 25th April at 12.45 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Alzheimer’s Society of Derwent Hall, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Arminal Trueman

On 2nd April, 2024, peacefully at Oldfield House, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen. Arminal, aged 93 years. Dearly loved sister of the late Isobel and dear daughter of the late Alice Mary and Jack Wilfred. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 24th April at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the Y.M.C.A. or Mission to Sea Farers. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Georgina Catherine Isherwood

On 5th April 2024, in hospital. Georgina, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Peter. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 23rd April at 1 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Salvation Army. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Matthew David Milne

On 1st April 2024, suddenly at home. Matthew, aged 47 years. Beloved son of Janet. An unattended funeral took place at Howe Bridge Crematorium on Monday, 22nd April. Family and friends are invited to attend the interment of Matthew’s ashes on Friday, 26th April at Darwen Eastern Cemetery at 1 p.m. Enquires to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ian Oglesby

On 26th March 2024. Ian passed away aged 61 years. Beloved son of Ivy. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 11th April at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Haematology Unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Billington

On 26th March 2024 in hospital. Eileen, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Keith. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 10th April at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Dogs Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Roy Duerden

Peacefully, but unexpectedly Roy passed away at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen on Thursday, 14th March 2024, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen, much loved uncle of Samantha and Neil, devoted great uncle of Jamie, dear brother of Keith and family and the late Raymond and Enid. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 9th April at 11.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Anna Seddon

On 23rd March 2024, at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Anna, aged 73 years, dear wife of David. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 8th April at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Arthur Atkinson

On 24th March 2024, peacefully at The East Lancashire Hospice. John, aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Judith, much loved dad of Rachel and Emily, dear father-in-law of James, dearly loved son of Audrey and the late Cyril also a dear brother of Mike. A service in Trinity United Reformed Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen on Monday, 8th April at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290