Obituaries – Page 22

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

Richard Ellison (Ricky)

On 3rd July 2023, suddenly, but peacefully at home. Ricky, aged 66 years. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th July at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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