Obituaries – Page 127

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

Paula Jane Walsh

On 21st November 2015, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Paula aged 40 years. Beloved fiancée of Russell, much loved mum of Tom and Matilda, dearly loved daughter of Jan and Terry, dear sister of Nina and sister-in-law of Stuart. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 26th November at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please by request, 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

Constance Kay (Connie)

On 6th November 2015, peacefully in hospital. Connie aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mum of Christine and a dearly loved sister of Joe. A service in St Peter’ s Church, Darwen on Friday, 20th November at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the Royal British Legion or Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Roger Boyd Farley QC

On 12th November 2015, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Roger aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Molly, much loved dad of Tony, David and Jonathan, dear father-in-law of Joanne and Audrey, dearly loved poppa of Rebecca, Hannah, Paul, Max, Jack and Lucy, dear brother of Pauline also a treasured uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 26th November at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the George Claxton Trust. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Philip John Scott Duckworth

Phil Duckworth Peacefully at home on Monday, 16th November 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Philip aged 58 years. Beloved husband of Janet, much loved dad of Rachael and Hannah, dear father-in-law of Bryn and Dave, cherished grandad of Lucas, Eva and Amelie also a loving son-in-law of Audrey and Vic. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 27th November at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

William Melling (Bill)

On 6th November 2015, suddenly in hospital, Bill aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Janice, much loved dad of Sarah, Jayne and Louise, dear father in law of Russell, David and Chris also dearly loved grandpa of Matthew, Thomas, William, Benedict, Florence and Zoe. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday 13th November at 3pm. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent for either the British Heart Foundation or The Stroke Association c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ian Stevens Herd

On 4th November 2015, peacefully at Moorland View, Darwen. Ian aged 79 years, the beloved husband of the late Lillian. Ian will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 19th November at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lynn Hacking

On 8th November 2015, peacefully, Lynn aged 51 years. Much loved wife of the late John, dearly loved mum of Paul, Thomas, John and Anthony, treasured grandma of Lewis, Kayden, Georja, Blaise and baby Paul also a dear sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 20th November at 11.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Barbara Wilson

On 6th November 2015, in hospital.. Barbara aged 66 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 13th November at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Servie, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA

Paul Allison

On 29th October 2015, in hospital. Paul aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Sue. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 10th November at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290