Obituaries – Page 16

Mary Bernadette Taylor

On 13th January 2024, peacefully at home. Mary, aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Barry. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 1st February at 12.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Riley

On 13th January 2024, peacefully at home. Dorothy, aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter, much adored mum of Geraldine and Christine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 31st January at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Friends of Astley Park. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joan Fiske

On 23rd December 2023, peacefully at home. Joan, aged 70 years. Much loved partner of Robert, dearly loved mum of Lucy, dear daughter-in-law of Mavis, dear sister of David and sister-in-law of Susan. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (East Chapel) on Friday, 26th January at 3.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michael Bolton (Mick)

On 15th January 2024, peacefully at home. Mick, aged 77 years. beloved husband of Sylvia. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 25th January at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, 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

Keith Aspin

On 9th January 2024, peacefully in The East Lancashire Hospice. Keith, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Keith. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 24th January at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, 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

Ron Davies

On 23rd December 2023, peacefully in hospital. Ron, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, much loved brother of Doreen and Ken also a dearly loved uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 15th January at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Geoffrey Dixon (Geoff)

On 20th December 2023, peacefully at home with his very close loving friends by his side. Geoff, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 15th January at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The East Lancashire Hospice or The Stroke Association. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Norina Mary Yates

On 15th December 2023, suddenly, but peacefully at home. Norina, aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 5th January at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The RNIB (The Royal National Instistute for the Blind). c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margery Comer

On 18th December 2023, peacefully at home. Margery, aged 83 years. Much loved and missed mother of Martyn, Janine, Rosalind and Cheryl also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 10th January at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Geoffrey Adrian Kay

On 19th December 2023, peacefully at home. Geoff, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th January at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if dssired donations may be sent for Blackpool Heart. (Cheques payable to The Lancashire Cardiac Centre). c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290