Obituaries – Page 132

Doreen Hacking

Formerly Billington nee Barrett On 13th June, 2015, peacefully in Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Doreen aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of Paul, Anne, Stephen and Bernadette, step-mum of Diane, mother-in-law of Tom, Joanna, Alan and the late Irene, treasured nana of Daniel, Steven, Nina and Noel also a dearly loved great nana. A service in the New Methodist Church, Blackburn Road, Darwen on Tuesday, 23rd June at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o…

Edwin Johnson

On 29th June 2015, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Edwin aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn, much loved dad of Raymond, Pauline, Jacqueline and Philip, dear father-in-law of Helen, Paul, Paul and Anne also a dearly loved and extremely proud grandad, great grandad, brother of Eric and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th July at 2.15 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

Jane Preston Charnock

Jean Charnock On 20th June 2015, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Jean aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late George also a much loved mother of Michael. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 29th June at 10 a.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

Sydney Cowan

Syd passed away peacefully on 6th June 2015, after a short illness, aged 64 years. Son of Les, husband of loving wife Jacqui, father of Michala and Noel, stepfather to Jennifer also treasured grandad of Lauren, Luke and Leo. “A character in life gone, but never forgotten” All our love always. The funeral service will be held Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 16th June at 2.15pm. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Duxbury

On 23rd May 2015, peacefully in hospital. Eileen aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Roy, much loved mother of Christine and the late Barbara, dear mother-in-law of Allan and Peter, dearly loved grandma of Jill, Emma, Warren and David also treasured great grandma of Chelsea, Amber, Eva, Reuben, Dylan, Jacob, Lowri and Edith. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 15th June at 10.45 a.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

Brian Anderson

On 22nd May 2015, in hospital. Brian aged 80 years. A graveside service will take place on the Blossom Section, Pleasington Cemetery on Wednesday, 3rd June at 11 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Stella Ashworth

On 11th May 2015, at Acorn House, Blackburn. Stella aged 90 years. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Friday, 22nd May at 10 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Pickup Barnett

On 22nd May 2015, in The Hollies, Clayton-le-Moors. John aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Rita also a much loved dad of John. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday 15th June at 1.30 p.m. 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

Raymond William Heap

On 8th May 2015, peacefully in hospital. Ray aged 62 years. Much loved dad of Julia, Brian and Anthony, dear father-in-law of Sean and Mandy, dearly loved grandad of Jade also a dear brother of Pat and a dear cousin of Jean. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 19th May at 12.15 p.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

Garret Patrick Cosgrove

On 6th May, 2015, suddenly, Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Mother Church. Garret aged 40 years. Beloved son of John and Theresa, much loved brother of Neil, Ciaren, Cormac and the late John also dear brother in law of Cathy and Debra and a dearly loved uncle of Cameron, Oscar, Amy, Nathan, Caolan and Orla. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday 18th May at 10.30 am 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…