Obituaries – Page 129

Ellen Smalley

(nee Binns) On 11th January 2016, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Nellie aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late George Yates Smalley, much loved mother of Georgina, dear mother-in-law of Barry, dearly loved nan of Kerry and Ricky also a treasured great-nan of Evan, Evie, Millie and Honor. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Darwen on Tuesday, 19th January 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 Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA.…

Alice Fay

On 7th January 2016, peacefully at Moorland View Residential Home, Darwen. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Alice in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Peter and Eunice, devoted nan of Dominic and Kelly also treasured great-nan of Matthew and Jack. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 15th January 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 St Joseph’s Church. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel…

Winola Tattersall

On 28th December 2015, peacefully at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Winola aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Stephen, David, Peter and Anthony, dear mother-in-law of Deborah, Helen, Lindsay and Kerry also a much treasured grandma. A service in the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn on Tuesday, 12th January at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elizabeth Preston (Lily)

On 30th December 2015, peacefully at home. Lily aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, much loved mum of John, Elizabeth, David, Helen and the late Paul also a dearly loved nan and great-nan. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Monday, 11th January at 10.15 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sidney Hindle

World War II Normandy Veteran, 45 Royal Marine Commando On 31st December 2015, peacefully at home with his family around him. Sid aged 92 years. Beloved dad of Ann, Philip, Ian, Tommy and the late Bill, also a much loved grandad, great-grandad, great-great grandad and friend to many. Loved by all who knew him A true gentleman. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 11th 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 the East Lancashire Hospice or a charity of…

Wendy Ann Kennedy (nee Brennan)

(nee Brennan) On 26th December 2015, peacefully in hospital, Wendy aged 53 years. Beloved wife of Paul, much loved mum of David, step mum of Adam and Michael, dear mother in law of Kasia, dearly loved daughter of Jean and Frank, a dear brother of David, also a dear sister in law and auntie. R.I.P. A service in St. John Vianney, Blackburn on Friday January 8th at 11.15 am will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent for the North West Air Ambulance c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.…

Granville Ribchester

On 22nd December 2015, peacefully in hospital. Granville aged 78 years. A much loved dad, papa, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 7th January at 12.15 p.m. Flowers (no lilies please) and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ada Wright

On 22nd December 2015, at home. Ada aged 91 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 31st December at 10 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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.…