Obituaries – Page 20

David Cocker

On 1st August 2023, peacefully at Oldfield Manor, Darwen. David, aged 90 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 10th August at 12.45 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Stacey Maria Thomson

On 19th July 2023, in hospital. Stacey, aged 38 years. Beloved partner of Steven. Funeral service at Burnley Crematorium on Monday, 7th August at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for NHS (Critical Care Unit). c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Allan Corran

On 15th July 2023, suddenly at home. Allan, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd August at 12.20 p.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

Janette Margaret Walsh

On 19th July 2023, peacefully in hospital. Jan, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Terence. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Tuesday, 1st August at 12.20 p.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

Thomas Taylor (Tom)

On 10th July 2023, in hospital. Tom, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen. Funeral servcie at Accrington Crematorium on Monday, 31st July at 1 p.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

Howard Ritherdon

On 11th July 2023, in hospital. Howard, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Frederika. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Wednesday, 26th July at 4 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Woodland Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

June Boag

On 11th July 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. June, aged 85 years. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Wednesday, 26th July at 1 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eva Carter

On 12th July 2023, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Eva, aged 105 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. A service in St James’ Church, Lower Darwen on Tuesday, 25th July at 12.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Burnley Crematorium. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Ttel 01254 873290

William Henry Harwood (Bill)

On 4th July 2023, peacefully in hospital. Bill, aged 75 years. Beloved son of the late Henry and Eileen, dear brother of Michael and the late Brian and Terry also a dearly loved uncle and much loved friend to many. A service in Bright Street Methodist (New Church), Darwen on Friday, 21st July at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Royal British Legion. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ben Donald McGill

On 20th June 2023, suddenly at home. Ben, aged 25 years. Beloved partner of Meghan and devoted daddy of Oakley. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 19th July at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Talk Ourselves Well. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290