Obituaries – Page 127

David Aldcroft

On 25th February 2016, suddenly, David aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Susan, much loved dad of Terry and Ken, dear father-in-law of Philippa and Lisa, dearly loved grandad of Emma, Amy, Aiden, Jason and Niall also dear brother of Ethel and Robert. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 9th March at 12.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

George Hardman

On 26th February 2016, suddenly in hospital. George aged 79 years. Much loved dad of Derek, Paul and Peter, dear father-in-law of Annette and Shirley also much loved grandad of Amy, Jessica and Emma. George was former landlord of the Borough & Engineers in Darwen Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th March at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brian Chappell

On 25th February 2016, suddenly at home. Brian aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Marlene, much loved dad of Michael and Susan, dear father-in-law of Linda and Darren also a dearly loved grandad of Joshua. A service in Blackburn Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Fecitt Brow on Monday, 7th March at 11 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, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jean Dugdale

(nee Robinson) On 22nd February 2016, peacefully at home. Jean aged 93 years. Beloved wife of Arthur, much loved mum of Robin, dear mother-in-law of Megan, dearly loved grandma of Mark also a treasured great-grandma of Isabella and Georgia. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 4th March at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for St Cuthbert’s Church. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Maureen Elizabeth Furlong

(nee Carr) On 22nd February 2016, peacefully in hospital. Maureen aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mum of Jacqueline and David, dearly loved gran of Michael and Nathan, dear sister of Tom and Colin also will be sadly missed by Chloe, Matthew and Sophie. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd March at 10.45 a.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

Annie Leadley

(nee Shorrock) On 18th February 2016, peacefully with her loving family by her side at Moorland View, Darwen. Annie aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mum of Joanne and the late John, dearly loved and loving grandma of Holly, dear mother-in-law of Andy, dear friend of Dennis (the dog) also a dear aunt. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 29th February at 1.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joseph Clarke

On 12th February 2016, peacefully with his loving family by his side. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Joe aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita, much loved father of Angela and Judith, dear father-in-law of Paul and Nurettin, dearly loved grandad of Ian, Sami and Selim also a dear brother of Margaret and the late Gilbert. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 1st March at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254…

Betsy Wilson (Betty)

(nee Walsh) On 6th February 2016, peacefully in hospital. Betty aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert also a dear auntie and sister-in-law. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 16th February at 3.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Edwin Alfred John Sheppard (Eddie)

On 1st February 2016, peacefully at home. Eddie aged 73 years. Beloved husband of the late Janet, much loved dad of Tina, Sue, Steven and Carol, dear father in law of Steve and Andy also dearly loved grandad of Sam, Matt, Luke, Jack, Andrew and Lee. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday 10th February at 1.30 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

Ronald Hector Pimlott

On 31st January 2016, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Ron aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn, dearly loved dad of Mark also a dear uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 8th February at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the International Glaucoma Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290