Obituaries – Page 125

Ian Colin Ainsworth

On 13th January 2016, peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ian aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved dad of Andrew, dearly loved brother of Maurice also dear brother-in-law of Reneé. A service in Trinity United Reformed Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen on Monday, 25th January 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 either Cancer Research UK or the Critical Care Unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brian Stanley Eccles

On 14th January 2016, peacefully in hospital. Brian aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Florence, much loved dad of Neil, Ian and Catherine, dear father-in-law of Maggie and Christine also a dearly loved grandpa of Oliver, Saffron, George and Harry. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 22nd January at 1.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Doreen Turnbull

On 12th January 2016, peacefully at home. Doreen aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, much loved mum of Denise, Anne and the late Ken, dear mother-in-law of Lee and Tony, treasured grandma of Mark, Kyle, Liam, Tanya and Lauren. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 19th January 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

Ellen Smalley

(nee Binns) On 11th January 2016, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Nellie aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late George Yates Smalley, much loved mother of Georgina, dear mother-in-law of Barry, dearly loved nan of Kerry and Ricky also a treasured great-nan of Evan, Evie, Millie and Honor. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Darwen on Tuesday, 19th January 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 Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA.…

Alice Fay

On 7th January 2016, peacefully at Moorland View Residential Home, Darwen. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Alice in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Peter and Eunice, devoted nan of Dominic and Kelly also treasured great-nan of Matthew and Jack. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 15th January at 9.15 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Joseph’s Church. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel…

Winola Tattersall

On 28th December 2015, peacefully at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Winola aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Stephen, David, Peter and Anthony, dear mother-in-law of Deborah, Helen, Lindsay and Kerry also a much treasured grandma. A service in the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn on Tuesday, 12th January at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elizabeth Preston (Lily)

On 30th December 2015, peacefully at home. Lily aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, much loved mum of John, Elizabeth, David, Helen and the late Paul also a dearly loved nan and great-nan. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Monday, 11th January at 10.15 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sidney Hindle

World War II Normandy Veteran, 45 Royal Marine Commando On 31st December 2015, peacefully at home with his family around him. Sid aged 92 years. Beloved dad of Ann, Philip, Ian, Tommy and the late Bill, also a much loved grandad, great-grandad, great-great grandad and friend to many. Loved by all who knew him A true gentleman. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 11th January 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 the East Lancashire Hospice or a charity of…

Wendy Ann Kennedy (nee Brennan)

(nee Brennan) On 26th December 2015, peacefully in hospital, Wendy aged 53 years. Beloved wife of Paul, much loved mum of David, step mum of Adam and Michael, dear mother in law of Kasia, dearly loved daughter of Jean and Frank, a dear brother of David, also a dear sister in law and auntie. R.I.P. A service in St. John Vianney, Blackburn on Friday January 8th at 11.15 am will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent for the North West Air Ambulance c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.…

Granville Ribchester

On 22nd December 2015, peacefully in hospital. Granville aged 78 years. A much loved dad, papa, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 7th January at 12.15 p.m. Flowers (no lilies please) and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290