Obituaries – Page 130

Joan McCann

On 15th September 2015, suddenly, but peacefully at her home. Joan aged 86 years. Loving wife of the late John, much loved mummy of Catherine, Margaret and Teresa, dear mother-in-law of Howard, James, Richard and Chris, dearly loved nanny of Tom, Hannah, Annie, Benjamin, Amelie and Gabriel. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Friday, 25th September at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Independent Age. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA.…

Karen Spencer

On 12th September 2015, suddenly, but peacefully. Karen aged 45 years. Beloved fiancé of Daniel, dearly loved mum of Daniel, Connor, Shannon, Caitlin, Amber, Alisha and Megan, much loved daughter of Jack and Pam also dear sister of Graham, Daren, Mark and Jason. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 22nd September at 1.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter Medd

On 11th September 2015, suddenly, but peacefully. Peter aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, loving dad of Andrew and the late Graham, dear father-in-law of Kathleen, dearly loved grandad of Kirsty and Gary also a treasured great grandad and brother of the late Patricia. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 21st September at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Ollerton

On 27th September 2015, peacefully in Oldfield House, Darwen. John aged 86 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 11th September at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, 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

Henry Hazlehurst (Harry)

On 15th August 2015, suddenly at St James’ House, Darwen. Harry aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Mary, much loved dad of David and Ann, dearly loved grandad of Ami and Rimini, dear brother of Derrick, Myra and the late Irene also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 27th August at 1.30 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Jarrett

On 17th August 2015, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Eileen aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Lawrence, much loved mother of Paul, David, Christine and Celia, dear mother-in-law of Joe, dearly loved grandma of Daniel, Joe and Charlotte also a much loved sister. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Edward, Darwen on Thursday, 27th August at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for CAFOD. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel…

Nellie Bentley

On 13th August 2015, peacefully in hospital. Nellie aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mum of John also dearly loved grandma of Joanne, Sam and Brad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 21st August at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Derwent Hall. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joseph Harrison (Joe)

On 6th August 2015, peacefully at home and surrounded by his loving family. Joe aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Lily, much loved dad of Lily, Terry and Dorothy, dear father-in-law of Susan, Alan and the late Raymond also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 14th August at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

James Taylor (Jim)

On 25th July 2015, peacefully in France. Jim aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Christine, devoted dad and best friend of Richard and a good friend to many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 11th August at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the R.N.L.I. or North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joyce Houghton

On July 21st 2015, peacefully in hospital, Joyce, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved sister of Alan and Hilda, also dear sister in law of Mildred and a dear aunt. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart and St. Edward, Darwen on Tuesday 4th August at 10 am will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please by request but if desired donations may be sent for the Church of the Sacred Heart and St. Edward c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290.