Obituaries – Page 126

Joyce Hopson

On 17th December 2015, peacefully in hospital. Joyce aged 87 years. Joyce will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 24th December at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Thomas Smalley (Tommy)

On 17th December 2015, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice, Blackburn. Tommy aged 66 years. Dearly loved partner of Pauline, much loved father of Terina, Delwyn, Victoria and Dylan, dear father-in-law of Woody and Dave also a treasured grandad, great-grandad and dear brother of Brian, Jean, Ronnie, Raymond, Derek and the late John. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 22nd December 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 Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.…

Sheila Hailstone

On 16th December 2015, peacefully at home. Sheila aged 79 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 23rd December at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Charles Ronald Caton (Ron)

On 1st December 2015, suddenly at home. Ron aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Martin, Helen and the late Andrew, dear father-in-law of Michelle and Peter, dearly loved grandad of Clare, Sarah, Lucy and Emily. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 14th December at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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. Tel 01254 873290

James Hunt Hirst (Jim)

Former Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council 2009-2010 On 27th November 2015, peacefully at Springhill Care Home, Accrington. Jim aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Audrey, much loved father of Stuart and Ian, dear father-in-law of Elaine and Ann-Marie, dearly loved grandfather of Robert, Annabel and Emily also a dear brother of Derek. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 11th December at 11.15 a.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 East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service,…

William Henry Walsh (Bill)

On 30th November 2015, peacefully at St James’ House, Darwen. Bill aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Brian and Lynne, dear father-in-law of Janet and Graham, dearly loved grandad of Angela, Paul, Stephanie and Danielle, treasured great grandad of Lauren and Ben also a dear brother of Edna. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 10th December at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derwent Hall, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.…

Jean Mason

(nee Shorrock) On 25th November 2015, in hospital. Jean aged 69 years. A much loved mum, grandma, great-grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th December at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Nora Hargreaves

On 1st December 2015, peacefully with her family by her side. Nora aged 93 years. Devoted and much loved wife of the late Norman, loving mum of Susan, dear mother-in-law of Phil, loving gran of Michaela and Kerri, also treasured great-gran of Bo and Theo. A good friend to many and if you met Nora you have been blessed. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 7th December at 12.15 p.m. 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. Tel 01254 873290

Derek Sharples

On 23rd November 2015, peacefully in hospital. Derek aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Christopher and Deborah, dear father-in-law of Jonathon also a dearly loved grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 4th December at 10.45 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Geoffrey Birchall (Geoff)

On 23rd November 2015, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Geoff aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Carmel, dearly loved dad of Simon and Leanne also dear father-in-law of Sheralee and Scott. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 1st December at 2.15 p.m. 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. Tel 01254 873290