Obituaries – Page 131

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.

Thomas McIver (Tom)

On 21st July 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Tom aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne, loving and caring dad of Paul and Lisa, Anthony and Sue, Erica and Damian, Marie and Chris, Simone and Craig and Dominic and Ruth, much adored and treasured grandad of Nathaniel, Elliott, Darcie, Alisha, Jessica, Harrison, Elena, Megan, Thomas, Evie and Fergus. Gentle Jesus up above, Please give Grandad all our love. Beloved brother of Winnie and the late Gerald, cherished brother-in-law of Ronnie, Jackie, Mary and Bert also a dear uncle, great-uncle…

Ruth Holden

On 23rd July 2015, peacefully at Birchfield Care Home, Blackburn. Ruth aged 91 years. A dearly loved sister and aunt. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Friday, 31st July at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Malcolm Whalley (Moy)

On 21st July 2015, peacefully at Oldfield House, Darwen. Malcolm aged 88 years. A dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 31st July at 1.30 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Tockholes URC. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ronald Swanton

On 12th July 2015, peacefully in hospital. Ron aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Teresita, much loved dad of Christine, dear father-in-law of Gareth also dearly loved grandad of Anais. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 21st July at 3 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

Martin Robert Dawson

On 4th July 2015, in hospital. Martin aged 45 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 10th July at 11.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marian Aspden

On 27th June 2015, peacefully at Northwood Nursing Home, Blackburn. Marian aged 99 years. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Friday, 10th July at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Newsholme

On 9th July 2015, peacefully in hospital. Mary aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Emmanuel (Manny), much loved mother of David, dear mother-in-law of Jacqueline also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 17th July at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Geoffrey Schofield

On 3rd July, 2015, suddenly at home. Geoff aged 67 years. Geoff will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 21st July at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Moggies. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Joseph Tallentire

On 8th, July 2015, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. John aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Sheila, much loved dad of Andrew, John and Tania, dear father-in-law of Lynn and Vincent, dearly loved grandad of Matthew, Lauren, Demi, Samantha, Oliver and Shaun, dear brother of Dennis and Richard also dear brother-in-law of Jean. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 16th July at 12.15 p.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