Obituaries – Page 21

Catherine Stella Nelems

On 2nd July 2023, peacefully at Hazledene Nursing Home, Blackburn. Stella, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Ron. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 18th July at 11.15 a.m. will be followed by committal at Accrington Crematorium. 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

Margaret Watson

Formerly Davis nee Prophet On 21st June 2023, peacefully at home with her family and carers by her side. Margaret, aged 102 years. A much loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Evelyn Carroll

On 30th June 2023, peacefully at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn. Evelyn, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Stephen, much loved mum of Steven and the late Emma also a dear sister. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th July at 1.40 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Susan Hacking

On 28th June 2023, in hospital. Susan, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late David. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Tuesday, 11th July at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. Tel 01254 873290

Shirley Rickard

On 12th June 2023, in hospital. Shirley, aged 61 years. A graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Tuesday, 11th July at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ann Ainsworth

(nee Harris) On 28th June 2023, peacefully in hospital. Ann, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Kate, Su, John, James and Peter, dearly loved granny of Alix, Zoe, Rosie, Alfie, Simeon, Georgina, Libby and Natalie. R.I.P. A service of Thanksgiving in St Mary’s Church, Osbaldeston on Monday, 10th July at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Accrington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either NSPCC, Parkinson’s UK or The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254…

Beatrice Anne Starbuck

On 11th June 2023, peacefully at Oldfield House, Darwen. Anne, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late John. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Friday, 7th July at 12.45 p.m. will be followed by committal at Overdale Crematorium (East Chapel). Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Alzheimer’s Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jacob Daniel Banks (Jake)

On 11th June 2023, Jake, aged, 39 years. Beloved son of Emily and Anthony. A service at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday, 6th July at 3 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Minds Matter. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Vera Cordingley

(nee Walsh) On 19th June 2023, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Vera, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Neville, dearly loved mum of John and Jane, dear mother-in-law of Ian also treasured granny of Thomas, Michael and Kate. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 6th July at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen or The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Rita Heffernan

On 25th June 2023, in hospital. Rita, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late John. Service and interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden on Tuesday, 4th July at 1 p.m. 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