John Henry Dolan
On 24th January 2016. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. John aged 92 years. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Sarah also dearly loved brother of Sheila and the late Tommy. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Darwen, on Thursday, 4th February at 10 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Springfield Care Home Residents Social Fund. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290.
Read MoreKathleen Jebb
On 25th January 2016, peacefully in hospital. Kathleen aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Alf, dearly loved mum of Susan and Dorothy, dearest friend and partner of Tom also much loved nanny of Jonathan, Matthew and Olivia. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 2nd February at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the R.N.L.I. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreElizabeth Waring
On 21st January 2016, peacefully in hospital. Elizabeth aged 67 years. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 29th January at 10 a.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the MacMillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreFrancis Hudson
On 18th January 2016, peacefully in hospital. Frank aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Joyce, much loved dad of Wendy and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Andrew and Dianne, dearly loved grandad of Jacob, Isaac, Chloe and Sam also a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Thursday, 28th January 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
Read MoreClifford Gordon Callister
On 20th January 2016, peacefully in hospital. Cliff aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved dad of seven daughters also a dear grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th January at 3.45 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreSusan Anne Swindells
nee Parkinson On 13th January 2016, peacefully in hospital, with her family by her side. Susan aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Neil, much loved mum of Nick and Laura also dearly loved sister of Jimmy, Janet and the late Chris. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th January at 12.15 p.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
Read MoreIan 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
Read MoreBrian 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
Read MoreDoreen 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
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