Lorraine Lambton (Dolly)

On 26th April 2016, peacefully in hospital. Lorraine aged 66 years. Beloved wife of Ron, much loved mam of Rebecca and the late Rachel, dear mother-in-law of Stephen also cherished grandma of Jack. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 4th May at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Sandra Garsden

On 19th April 2016, peacefully in hospital. Sandra aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Trevor, much loved mum of Valerie, dearly loved grandma of Cameron, Leon and Emily also a dear sister and auntie. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 26th April at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Lupus UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Stanley Fletcher Gleave (Stan)

On 14th April 2016, peacefully at Moorland View, Darwen. Stan aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and Ivy, much loved brother of Lily and the late Bill also a dearly loved uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 22nd April at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Mary Minto

On 21st April 2016, Mary aged 85 years. A service in Lytham Park Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, 21st April at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Lytham Park Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Margaret Shorrock

On 10th April 2016, peacefully at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn. Margaret aged 77 years. Much loved sister of Joyce, Anne and the late Walter also a dearly loved sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 18th April at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Only Foals and Horses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Jack Buck

On 3rd April 2016, peacefully in hospital. Jack aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Neil and Stephen, dear father-in-law of Alison, dearly loved grandad of Becky, Shaun and Matthew, treasured great-grandad of Evangeline also a dear brother and uncle. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 13th April at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the MacMillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Jean Green

nee Crerar On 3rd April 2016, peacefully in hospital. Jean aged 87 years. Much loved mum of Stewart, Katherine, Roland and Leonard. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 18th April at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

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Francis Albert Harley Webster (Frank)

Former Head Teacher of Sudell School On 1st April 2016, peacefully at home. Frank aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Pat, treasured dad of Julia and Simon, dear father-in-law of Steve and Wendy, dearly loved papa of Nick also much loved brother of Melita. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Monday, 11th April at 1 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 Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290  

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Sky Nicol

On 23rd March 2016, suddenly, Sky aged 16 years. Much loved daughter of Susan and David, dear sister of Emile and Bromwyn also a dearly loved stepdaughter, stepsister, granddaughter, auntie and friend of many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 5th April at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Donations in memory of Sky may be sent to the Funeral Director c/o Edwin Ainsworth Ltd, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Frederick McDermott

On 21st March 2016, in hospital.  Frederick aged 96 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 1st April at 3.45 p.m.  Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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