Obituaries – Page 17

Pauline Veevers

(nee Farran) On 2nd October 2023, in hospital. Pauline, aged 70 years. Much loved mum of Deborah, Chloe and Gary, dearly loved grandma of Stephanie, Matthew, Sophie, Nathan and Lilly also a treasured great-grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 19th October at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Little Tinkers Cat Rescue. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sheila Corless

(nee woodcock) On 3rd October 2023, peacefully at home. Sheila, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward, much loved mum of Tony, dear mother-in-law of Tina also a dearly loved sister of Barbara and the late Joan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 17th October 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

Doris Shorrock

On 3rd October 2023, peacefully in hospital. Doris, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late William. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Monday, 9th October at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Belthorn Cemetery. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The Stroke Association. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Colin Joseph Smith

On 21st September 2023, suddenly at Hazledene Nursing Home, Blackburn. Colin, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 9th October at 10.30 a.m. Enquires to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Vera Henry

(nee Etheridge) On 19th September 2023, peacefully in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Vera, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Tony, much loved mum of Steven and David, dear mother-in-law of Lorraine, dearly loved grandma of Nicole and Rebecca also a treasured great-grandma of Freya. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 6th October at 2 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290…

James William Darby (Jim)

On 8th September 2023, in hospital. Jim, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Carole, treasured dad of Claire, Darren and Nicola, dear father-in-law of Paul also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. You will always be in our hearts. Loved and remembered. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 5th October at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3…

Irene Wood

(nee Tattersall) On 19th September 2023, peacefully at Lake View Lodge Care Home, Fairhaven. Irene, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert, much loved mum of Anthony and Linda, dear mother-in-law of Debbie and the late George, dearly loved nana of Caroline, Matthew and Rachel also cherished great-nana of Noah and Phoebe. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 5th October at 11.15 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s Church, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. …

Joyce Dunderdale

On 16th September 2023, in hospital. Joyce, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 4th October 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 Macular Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jean Waring

On 21st September 2023, peacefully at Magdalene House Care Home, Blackburn. Jean, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Leonard, also a much loved mother of Paul. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 3rd October at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Stephen Allan Crossland

On 11th September 2023, suddenly at home. Stephen, aged 67 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 2nd October at 12 noon. 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