Obituaries – Page 135

Donald Heatlie-Jackson

On 22nd March 2015, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Don aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Liz, much loved father of Nick, Niall and Nigel, dear father-in-law of Caroline and Gail, dearly loved grandad of Daniel, Catherine, Chris, Katie, Chelsey, Tash and Jodie also treasured great-grandad of Kaya, Aaron and Violet. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 31st March at 1 p.m. 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…

Abel Entwistle

On 21st March 2015, at home after a long illness patiently borne. Abel aged 93 years. The dearly loved husband of Joan, father of Christine and Susan, stepfather of Paul, grandad of Zak, Asha and Danielle, grandpa of Samantha, Keely, Chelsea and Warren, great grandad of Kayleigh, Myles, Rosie and Kyra, brother-in-law of Doreen and uncle of Andrew. Abel will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 30th March 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…

Frank Holding

On 13th March 2015, peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family. Frank aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Pauline, much loved dad of Jannette and Tina, dear father-in-law of Nick and Keith, dearly loved grandad of Joanne, Gillian and Wendy also treasured great-grandad of Liam and Elise. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 20th March at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Lung Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jean Frances Gent

On 16th March 2015, peacefully at home. Jean aged 60 years. Beloved wife of Colin, much loved mum of Craig, Jamie, Elisa and Gerard, dearly loved grandma of Caitlin, Denon and Alexandra also a much loved daughter and sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 23rd March at 2.15 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

Keith John McDonald

On 12th March 2015, suddenly, Keith aged 63 years. A beloved son, husband, father and grandfather. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 19th March at 1 p.m. will be followed by a private family cremation. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Hoddlesden Millennium Green. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Doreen Jarrett

On 11th March 2015, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Doreen the beloved wife of the late Francis, much loved mum of Mark, dear mother-in-law of Julie, dearly loved grandma of Nick and Kate also treasured great-grandma of Elsie, Arthur and Grayson. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 23rd March at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, 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

James Nicholson

James (Jimmy) Nicholson On 3rd February 2015, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Jimmy aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Bridget, much loved dad of Kathleen, dearly loved grandad of James, much loved uncle of Siobhan and Kerry also a dear great-uncle, brother and brother-in-law. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 13th February at 10 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Resuscitation Unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3…

Joan Mary McVee

nee Foster On 30th January 2015, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Joan aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late William George, much loved mother of Andrew, Duncan and Alison, dear mother-in-law of Diane, Janet and the late Mick, dearly loved gran of Jessica, Alex, Daniel and Joseph, treasured great-gran of Charlotte also a dear sister of Eileen, Betty, Josie and the late Sheila, Terence and Margaret. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 6th February at 10 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers…

James Austin Molloy

Austin Molloy On 3rd February 2015, peacefully at Mapleford Nursing Home, Huncoat. Austin aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen, much loved dad of Austin, dear father-in-law of Christine also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. R.I.P. A service was held at St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 11th February at 10.30 a.m. and was followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Allan Robert Price

On 3rd March 2015, unexpectedly in hospital. Allan aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Ellen, much loved dad of Andrew, Debra and Martin, dear father-in-law of Virginia and Micha also dearly loved grandad of Katharine, Lizzi, Molly and Noah. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 26th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Cancer Research UK or the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290