Obituaries – Page 19

Carol Cooper

On 8th August 2023, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Carol, aged 76 years. Beloved daughter of the late Annie & Garfield. Carol will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 31st August at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest (no chrysanthemums as to Carol’s wishes). Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Janet Pickering

On 21st August 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Janet, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Kenneth (Ken), dearly loved mum of Clare and Lee. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 30th August at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by committal at Accrington Crematorium. 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

Lynn Joan Higham

On 14th August 2023, in hospital. Lynn, aged 65 years. Beloved daughter of Margaret and the late Ronald. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 29th August at 12 noon. 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 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ann Dorothy Sharples

On 8th August 2023, peacefully at Banksfield Nursing Home, Fulwood and formerly of Walton-le-Dale. Ann, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack), much loved mum of John and the late Richard. Funeral service at Charnock Richard Crematorium on Friday, 25th August at 12.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Eccles

On 16th August 2023, in hospital. Margaret, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Eric. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 23rd August at 12.45 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Alan Atherton

On 2nd August 2023, in hospital. Alan, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Madeleine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 23rd August at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Margaret Marie Walker (Marie)

On 8th August 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Marie, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Jack. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 17th August at 11.15 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. No flowers please by request, 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

Frank Worthington

On 2nd August 2023, peacefully at home. Frank, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Pauline. Service at St Stephen’s Church, Tockholes followed by interment in the Churchyard on Wednesday, 16th August at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the RSPB. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michelle Fay

On 30th July 2023, suddenly at home. Michelle, aged 53 years. Beloved wife of Steven also a dearly loved daughter and sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 15th August at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Only Foals and Horses or Wish Centre, Blackburn. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elaine Mercer

On 1st August 2023, peacefully at home. Elaine, aged 67 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 14th August at 10.30 a.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