June Cox
On 14th October 2023, peacefully at home. June, aged 73 years. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 30th October at 12.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. 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
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Kenneth Eastham (Ken)
On 14th October 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Ken, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Kay. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 26th October at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Nurses. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Brian Wood
On 6th October 2023, peacefully at home. Brian, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Margaret. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 25th October at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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…
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