Obituaries – Page 13

Michael Bolton (Mick)

On 15th January 2024, peacefully at home. Mick, aged 77 years. beloved husband of Sylvia. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 25th January at 10.30 a.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

Keith Aspin

On 9th January 2024, peacefully in The East Lancashire Hospice. Keith, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Keith. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 24th January at 12.45 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

Ron Davies

On 23rd December 2023, peacefully in hospital. Ron, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, much loved brother of Doreen and Ken also a dearly loved uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 15th January at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Geoffrey Dixon (Geoff)

On 20th December 2023, peacefully at home with his very close loving friends by his side. Geoff, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 15th January at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The East Lancashire Hospice or The Stroke Association. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Norina Mary Yates

On 15th December 2023, suddenly, but peacefully at home. Norina, aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 5th January at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The RNIB (The Royal National Instistute for the Blind). c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margery Comer

On 18th December 2023, peacefully at home. Margery, aged 83 years. Much loved and missed mother of Martyn, Janine, Rosalind and Cheryl also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 10th January at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Geoffrey Adrian Kay

On 19th December 2023, peacefully at home. Geoff, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th January at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if dssired donations may be sent for Blackpool Heart. (Cheques payable to The Lancashire Cardiac Centre). c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marion Waddicor

On 17th December 2023, peacefully at Magdalene House, Blackburn. Marion, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Selwyn. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 8th January at 3 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The Britsh Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David John Murray

On 14th December 2023, peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. David, aged 59 years. Beloved husband of Angie, much loved dad of Ben and Jenna, proud grandad of Noah, dearly loved son of Judith and Derek also a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Monday, 8th January at 11 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Relief (c/o the family). Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter Chaldean Evans

On 11th December 2023, peacefully at Old Gates Care Home, Blackburn. Peter, aged 93 years. Much loved dad of Tracey, dearly loved grandad of Marie and Nick, Callum and Rebecca and Denham, dear brother of John also a dear uncle of Robin. Requiem Mass in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 5th January at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium. No flowers please by request, 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