Obituaries – Page 2

Joyce Howorth

On 5th March 2025, peacefully at home. Joyce, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Len also a much loved mum. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 19th March at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Raymond Laycock

On 26th February 2025, in hospital. Raymond, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Brenda. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 13th March at 12 noon. 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

Evelyn Hughes

(nee Thomas) On 22nd February 2025, peacefully in hospital. Evelyn, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles, much loved mum of Andrew and the late Nigel, dear mother-in-law of Janet and Jenny also a dearly loved nanna of Alex and Theo. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th March at 12 noon. 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

Derrick Booth

On 23rd February 2025, in hospital. Derrick, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Lavena. A service in Bright Street Methodist Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 11th March at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. 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

Gordon Forbes

On 11th February 2025, in hospital. Gordon, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosina. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Friday, 28th February at 12 noon. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsowrth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Sultana

On 11th February 2025, in hosptal. David, aged 71 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 25th February at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Ambulance Service. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Albert Miller

On 5th February 2025, peacefully in hospital. Albert, aged 90 years. Much loved companion of Pamela also a dear brother of the late Bernard and Janet. Graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Wednesday, 26th February at 11.45 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873

Christine Schofield

(nee Eastham) On 9th February 2025, peacefully at home. Christine, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Jon and Mark, dear mother-in-law of Jane and Karla, dearly loved grandma of Eve and Gabriella also a dear sister of Janet. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 20th February at 12 noon, will be followed by a private interment. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Rita Haworth

(nee Neville) On 29th January 2025, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family. Rita, aged 90 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Alf, much loved mum of Glenn, Peter, Annette, David, Christopher, Yvonne and Stephanie, loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a well respected mother-in-law and dearly loved sister of Cath and the late Joe. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 21st February at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Barbara Heyes

On 29th January 2025, peacefully in hospital. Barbara, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th February at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Cancer Bank. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290