Obituaries – Page 13

Hugh Philip Buckton

On 2nd December 2023, suddenly at home. Hugh, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Praphasson. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 28th March at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lilian Howarth

On 6th March 2024, peacefully at the East Lancashire Hospice. Lilian, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 21st March at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Young

On 7th March 2024, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Mary, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Antony. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 21st March 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 Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Phyllis Mary Bedford

Nee Whittle On 1st March 2024, peacefully at home. Phyllis, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Peter and Andrew. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 20th March at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mavis Walmsley

On 2nd March 2024, peacefully at Spennymoor Care Home, Bolton. Mavis, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill). Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Monday, 18th March at 1 p.m. No flowers please by request. Enquires to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Julie Whitter

On 25th February 2024, suddenly at home. Julie, aged 59 years. Beloved wife of James (Jim). Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 13th March at 11.15 a.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ada Thompson

(nee Hart) On 27th February 2024, peacefully at Andrews Court, Blackburn.Ada, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, much lovedmum of Ian and David, dear mother-in-law of Gillian and Lesley,dearly loved grandma of Cathryn, John, Hannah, Ruth and Jackalso a treasured great-grandma of Evie, Amelie and Esmé. Inaccordance with Ada’s wishes she will have an unattended/directcremation. No flowers please by request, but if desired donationsmay be sent for the NSPCC. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service,Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Reverend Canon Peter Henry Reiss

On 22nd February 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Peter, aged 61 years. The family had a private funeral and cremation. A service of Thanksgiving for Peter’s life will take place at St Anne’s Church, Turton on Friday, 8th March at 2.30 p.m. Enquires to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Colin Kirkham

On 22nd February 2024, peacefully in hospital. Colin, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Pauline, much loved daddy of Anthony, Beverley and Wendy, dear father-in-law of Sally, Brian and Nigel, treasured papa of Jodi, Perry, Jennifer, Joe, Robert and Toby, cherished great-papa of Dusty, Jessie, Kash, Myla, Chase, Sienna and Max also a friend of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 7th March at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Philip Andrew Turnbull (Phil)

On 10th February 2024, suddenly at home. Phil, aged 67 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 1st March at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290