Obituaries – Page 120

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

John Flynn

On 15th June 2016, in hospital. John aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Lavinia. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 24th June 2016 at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for CAFOD. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Edmund Holden (Ted)

On 12th June 2016, peacefully at home. Ted aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Graham, Janice and the late Martin, dear father-in-law of Pam, Lorraine and Jim, dearly loved grandad of Inga, Kent, Stephen, Jordan, Michelle, Andrew, Craig, Matthew, Lewis and Leon, treasured great-grandad of Alexander, Claudia, Imogen, Ruby, Charlie, Ralph and Matilda also a special friend of Audrey, John and Caroline. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 21st June at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations…

Hugh Condry Govan (Shuggy)

On June 7th 2016, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Hugh aged 68 years. Much loved partner of Lillian, dearly loved dad of Allan and Anita, dear father in law of Brett, also a loving grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, June 16th at 12.15 pm. No flowers please by request (please bring a rose if you wish) 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.

May Scarisbrick

On 2nd June 2016, peacefully in hospital. May aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry, much loved mum of Harry, Jean and Carol also a dear grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 14th June at 1.30 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ella Elcombe

On 4th June 2016, at Sandy Brook House, Lower Darwen. Ella aged 86 years. Wife of the late Derrick. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 13th June at 3.45 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290