Obituaries – Page 21

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

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