Obituaries – Page 18

Maureen West

On 11th November 2023 in hospital. Maureen, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Keith. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th November at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs or the RNLI. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Theresa Ridsdale

On 3rd November 2023 in hospital. Margaret, aged 58 years. Beloved partner of Andrew, also a much loved mum, nana and sister. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 24th November at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. 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. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Sagar

On 8th November 2023, peacefully at home. Kath, aged 69 years. Beloved wife of Carl. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 23rd November at 3 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sheila Brown

(nee Turner) On 31st October 2023, peacefully in hospital. Sheila, aged 81 years. Beloved partner of the late Dennis and much loved wife of the late Tony Brown, dearly loved mum of David, Alan, Linda and Christine also a treasured grandma, great-grandma and sister of Marlene and the late Joyce. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 17th November at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Anthony Michael Smith (Tony)

On 25th October 2023, peacefully at home. Tony, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Martin, Matthew and Ian, dearly loved grandad of Jodie, Amelia and Finnian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 6th November 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

Gerald Roberts

On 16th October 2023, suddenly at home. Gerald, aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Julie. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Friday, 10th November at 12 noon, will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either North West Air Ambulance or The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jennifer Theresa Marsden (Jen)

On 21st October 2023, in hospital. Jen, aged 56 years. Beloved wife of Warren. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Audley on Tuesday, 7th November at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Jen’s Secret Santa. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lilian Turnbull

On 18th October 2023, peacefully in Northwood Nursing Home, Blackburn. Lilian, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th November at 11.15 a.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Northwood Nursing Home. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Henry Western

On 16th October 2023, peacefully at home. John, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Wendy. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 3rd November at 12 noon. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for either The East Lancashire Hospice or North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Edna Littler

On 13th October 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Edna, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd November at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290