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
Read MoreStella 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
Read MoreJohn 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
Read MoreRaymond 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
Read MoreGarret 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…
Read MoreNorman Barnes
On 8th May 2015, suddenly in hospital. Norman aged 67 years. Loving husband of Trish, precious dad of Dene, Darryl, Shelly, Gemma and Penny, dear father-in-law of Suzanne, Phil, Pat and Scott, much loved grandad of Jolene, Ebony, Lucy, Erica, Tamzin, Craig, Jamie and Olivia also a loving great-grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 15th May at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. But if desired donations may be sent for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreFather John Herbert Dugdale
On 5th May 2015, suddenly. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Father John aged 70 years. A much loved brother, uncle, great uncle and friend to many. R.I.P. A Reception into St Joseph’s Church, Audley for Mass will take place on Thursday, 14th May at 7pm. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Audley on Friday, 15th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington Priory Churchyard. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be made to John’s Seminary to train priest’s in Goma, Congo. (Cheques payable to Holy Family Rome). c/o Ainsworth’s…
Read MorePatrick Colin Rosney
On 7th May 2015, peacefully in hospital. Colin aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita, much loved dad of Linda and Christine, dear father-in-law of Dave and Jimmy, devoted grandad of Lauren and Sam also dearly loved brother of Roy and Bernice and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A service in Pickup Bank Old Chapel on Thursday, 14th May at 10 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Prostate Cancer UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
Read MoreEdna Walmsley
On 3rd May 2015, suddenly after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and despite the love and care afforded to her by Holly Bank Care Home, Arnside, Cumbria. Edna aged 88 years, formerly of Hoddlesden. The much loved wife of the late Harold Walmsley, loving and much loved mother of Peter and Jennifer, dear mother-in-law of Brian and Vicky, special grandma of Leah, Nicola, Rachel and Tim also a great grandma and great great grandma. Service and committal at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 13th May at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The…
Read MoreMary Patricia Alister
On 22nd April 2015, peacefully at Magdalene House, Blackburn. Pat aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 30th April at 10.45 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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