Obituaries – Page 25

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

Peter Martin White

On 22nd April 2023, peacefully at Hollin Bank House Care Home, Church. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Peter, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Andrew and Valerie, dearly loved grandad of Lauren and Sophie also a dear brother. R.I.P. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, 5th May at 12.20 p.m. 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

Alan Kennery

On 21st April 2023, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Alan, aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at PLeasington Crematorium on Friday, 5th May at 10 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

Brian John Avery

On 15th April 2023, in hospital. Brian, aged 83 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 3rd May at 2.15 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

Joan Hamer

(formerly Heyes nee Hines) On April 12th 2023, suddenly but peacefully in hospital. Joan aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Derek, much loved mum of Paul, Julie, Deb, Chris and Susan, also a treasured and much loved nan/nanny Joan to her thirteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die” A celebration of Joan’s life will take place at Pleasington Crematroium on Friday 28th April at 3.45 pm. It was Joan’s wish for no black to be worn. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations can be made in Joan’s memory for…

David John Aspinall

On 10th April 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. David, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Anne. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 26th April at 1.30 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290