Obituaries – Page 12

James Henry Wright

On 25th April 2024, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Jim, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Ellen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium o Thursday, 9th May at 10.30 a.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marian Edith Ainsworth

On 25th April 2024, peacefully at Branch Court Care Home, Blackburn. Marian, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Michael and Judith, dear mother-in-law of Sarita and the late John, dearly loved granny of Rachel, Emily, Rebecca and Jonathan also a dear sister of Margaret. A service in Trinity United Reformed Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen on Thursday, 9th May at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street,…

William Eric Proctor (Billy)

On 23rd April 2024, in hospital. Billy, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Loraine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 8th May at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Graham Alan Robinson

On 22nd April 2024, suddenly in hospital. Graham, aged 37 years. Beloved son of Allan and Shirley. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th May at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Norma Palmer

On 22nd April 2024, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Norma, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of James. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th May at 10.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Keith Haworth

On 12th April 2024, peacefully at Eachstep Care Home, Blackburn. Keith, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Ann. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 3rd May at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Alzheimer’s Society or Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Janet Southworth

(nee Miller) On 13th April 2024, peacefully at Northwood Care Home, Blackburn. Janet, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob, much loved sister of Albert also a much loved auntie, cousin and friend of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd May at 11.15 a.m. 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

Ivy Greenhalgh

On 13th April 2024 in hospital. Ivy, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Cecil. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd May at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the RSPCA. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funereal Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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