Obituaries – Page 24

John Hindle

On 4th June 2023, peacefully in hospital. John, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Pat, much loved dad of Derek, Neil and Tony, dear father-in-law of Irene, Lorraine and Allison also a dearly loved grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, 23rd June at 12.20 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Little Hearts Matter or Soft UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Nellie Midgley

(nee McCarty) On 11th June 2023, in hospital. Nellie, aged 101 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of Robert and the late Ian, dearly loved mother-in-law of Linda and Hilary, cherished grandma of Anna, Amy, Rebecca, Katy and Lucy also treasured great-grandma of Josh, Mia and Ella. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Thursday, 22nd June at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Salvation Army. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Catterall

On 26th May 2023, at home. John, aged 69 years. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Wednesday, 21st June at 1 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

Margaret Mary Takacs

On 29th May 2023, suddenly at Marton Mere Caravan Park. Margaret, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Sandor. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Monday, 19th June at 2.20 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

Kathleen Moran

(nee Hutchinson) On 24th May 2023, peacefully in hospital and previously of Ambleside Drive, Darwen. Kathleen, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, much loved mum of David and Alison, dear mother-in-law of Martin and Laura, dearly loved grandma of Jennie, Caitlin, Tara and Lincoln also a dear friend of Colin Bury. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Tueday, 13th June at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if decided donations may be sent for The Donkey Sanctuary. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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