Obituaries – Page 14

Kenneth Whitehead

On 14th December 2023, peacefully at home. Kenneth, aged 92 years. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Friday, 22nd December at 2.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Helen Cowell

On 11th December 2023, unexpectedly at home. Helen, aged 62 years. Much loved daughter of Margaret and the late Russell also a dearly loved niece and cousin. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 22nd December at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Crohn’s & Colitis UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Janet Cooper

On 1st December 2023, peacefully at home. Janet, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late David. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 19th December at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Night Safe. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joseph Grisdale (Joe)

On 3rd December 2023, peacefully in hospital. Joe, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Irene, much loved dad of Susan, Shirley, Sharon and Stuart also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 18th December at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derwent Hall, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Andrew Kirkland

On 1st December 2023, in hospital. Andy, aged 80 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 18th December at 12 noon. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Pancreatic Cancer. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Melanie Jane Starkie

On 15th November 2023, suddenly at home. Melanie, aged 55 years. Funeral servcie at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 15th December at 11.15 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eric Eccles

On 24th November 2023, peacefully in hospital. Eric, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 14th December at 12 noon. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Ainsworth

(Retired Darwen Market Trader) On 3rd December 2023, Eileen passed away peacefully aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Susan, Malcolm, Connie, Kim and Gillian also a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 13th December at 10.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elaine Kirkham

On 24th November 2023, in hospital. Elaine, aged 80 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 13th December at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alan Yates

On 19th November 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Alan, aged 73 years. Very much loved and loving husband of Patricia, devoted dad of John and Philip, treasured father-in-law of Victoria, adored grandad of Megan, Oliver and Bradley, brother of Peter and the late Jeff also a dear brother-in-law. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 11th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Lloyds Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290