Obituaries – Page 23

Dennis Coughlin

On 23rd May 2023, peacefully in hospital. Dennis, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, dear partner of Sheila also a much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother, uncle and friend to many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 6th June at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for a charity of your own choice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jacqueline Entwistle

On 16th May 2023, peacefully at Eachstep Care Home, Blackburn. Jackie, aged 80 years. Much loved mum of Stephen, Christine, Alan, Michelle, Helen and the late Lynda also a dearly loved nana and great-nana. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 30th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Susan Plowman

On 11th May 2023, in hospital. Susan, aged 69 years. Beloved partner of Steven. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 31st May at 11.30 a.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

Doreen Barton

On 8th May 2023, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Doreen, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Bryan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 25th May at 10.45 a.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

Wendy Gardner-Smith

On 6th May 2023, peacefully at Springhill Care Home, Accrington. Wendy, aged 61 years. Beloved wife of David. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 23rd May at 11.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene Gordon

On 4th May 2023, peacefully at home. Irene, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Alex, much loved mum of Jennifer, Claire and Heather, dear mother-in-law of Paul, Peter and Mark, dearly loved nan of Cara-Beth, Shauna-Lea, Natalya, Callum, Emily and Lily-Rose also a dear sister and friend to many. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Friday, 19th May at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Pancreatic Cancer UK or the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church…

Eileen Fish

(nee Gettins) On 2nd May 2023, suddenly at home. Eileen, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mum of Louise and Lyndsey, dear mother-in-law of Stephen and Neil, dearly loved nanny of D’arcy and Francine also a dear sister of Beryl. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 12th May at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for NW Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Ann Brindle (Pat)

On 27th April 2023, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Pat, aged 73 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 11th May at 3 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

Janet Susan Walsh

On 24th April 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Janet, aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Brian. A service in Highfield Congregational Church, Darwen on Thursday, 11th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Highfield Congregational Church. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Reginald Simpson (Reg)

On 23rd April 2023, in hospital. Reg, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret also a much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th May at 10.45 a.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