Obituaries – Page 128

Patrick Lawrence Murphy

On 22nd October 2015, in hospital. Pat aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 30th October at 11.30 a.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation or Diabetes UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Anne Bernadette Johnson

(nee Whalley) On 19th October 2015, at home. Anne aged 79 years. Dearly loved mum of Cathy, much loved nanna of Sam and Bethany, treasured great-nanna of Noah, dear sister of Kate, Mary and Margaret also a dear auntie. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 28th October at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please (no wreaths, hand tied flowers only). Donations in memory of Anne may be sent for the East Lancashire Deaf Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Teresa Mazzafiore Chiappetta

On 17th October 2015, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Teresa aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Renato, much loved sister of Franco, dear sister-in-law of Tina, dearly loved auntie of Leon and Adriano, treasured great auntie of Franco and Dino also a special friend of Carolyn. Teresa will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 28th October 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 Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Ainsworth’s…

Mavis Dickinson

(nee Russell) On 14th October 2015, peacefully in hospital. Mavis aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Brian, much loved mum of Jane and Mark also a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 26th October at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s Church, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Karen Davison

(nee Hillman) On 17th October 2015, peacefully at home. Karen aged 51 years. Beloved wife of Raymond, much loved mum of Kayleigh, Kieran, Jordon-Ray and Libby, dear mother-in-law of Alex, dearly loved daughter of Kathleen and Joseph also sister of Craig, Michelle, Jason and the late Shane. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 23rd October at 1.30 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

Constance Simpson (Connie)

On 15th October 2015, peacefully in hospital. Connie aged 85 years. Beloved and only daughter of the late Amelia and Robert also a wonderful friend of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 23rd October at 10 a.m. 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

Mavis Lealand Hetherington

(nee Turner) On 14th October 2015, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Mavis aged 86 years. Dear wife of the late John, step-mum of John and Jean also cousin of Eric and family. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 22nd October at 11.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Judith Ivy Atkinson

On 12th October 2015, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Judith aged 75 years. Loving wife of Alf also a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 19th October at 12.15 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

Florence Birmingham

(nee Holden) On 7th October 2015, peacefully in hospital. Florence aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Sheila and John, dear mother-in-law of Jim and Montserrat, cherished grandma of Nicola and Catherine, loving granny of Finley and Neve, much loved sister of the late Betty also a dear friend to many and all at Pembroke Court. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 15th October at 11.15 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Overdale Crematorium (East Chapel). Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer…

David Mills Knowles

On 30th September 2015, in hospital. David ged 71 years. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Monday, 12th October 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 Birch Hall Care Home. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290