Obituaries – Page 23

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

Anthony Cox

On 1st June 2023, in hospital. Tony, aged 70 years. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th July at 2.20 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for either RNLI or ReAlignFutures. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Robert Anthony Rutherford (Tony)

On 17th June 2023, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Tony, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Liz). A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Monday, 3rd July at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by a private cremation at Accrington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The East Lancashire Hospice or Kendal Mountain Rescue. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Winifred Lewis (Win)

nee Ward On 18th June 2023, peacefully in hospital. Win, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Brian, much loved sister of the late Christine, dearly loved mum of Jacqueline, Ian (deceased) and Stephen, step mum of Jayne, mother-in-law of Jane and Gary, respected by Christine’s partner Jan, treasured Nana of Victoria, Leanne, Louise, Chris, Blaine and Harry also cherished Great-Nana Win of Joshua, Jacob and Ava-Rose. Funeral service at Preston Crematorium on Friday, 30th June at 12 noon. No black by request, the more colourful the better to reflect Win’s life. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations…

Jessie Shuttleworth

On 16th June 2023, peacefully at The East Lancashire Hospice. Jessie, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Raymond. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 26th June at 1 p.m. will be followed by committal at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel). 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

Eileen Farnhill

On 3rd June 2023, at home. Eileen, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, 23rd June at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290