Obituaries – Page 26

Joan Moore

On 10th April 2023 in hospital. Joan, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of late Joseph. A service in Kingdom Hall, Darwen on Monday, 24th April at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by a private committal at Pleasington. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter Malcolm Dawson

On 7th April 2023, in hospital. Peter, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Madeleine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 21st April at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Nurses. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Shirley Welsh

On 6th April 2023, peacefully at Old Gates Care Home, Blackburn. Shirley, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late John. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 21st April at 11.30 a.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

Barbara Greenwood

On 6th April 2023, peacefully in hospital. Barbara, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 20th April at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Cinnamon Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Julie Lucas

(nee Mitchell) On 30th March 2023, peacefully in hospital. Julie, aged 63 years. Beloved wife of Stuart, much loved mum of Andrew and Amy, dear mother-in-law of Sandi and Hollie also a dear sister of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th April at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alan Moseley

On 3rd April 2023, in hospital. Alan, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th April at 10.45 a.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Renee Emily Whittingham

(nee Horton) On 1st April 2023, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Renee, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Graham and Lesley, step-mum of Ashley and Jamie, dear sister of Annie, dearly loved grandma of Chloe, Jordan and Eleanor also treasured great-grandma of George, Oliver and Ethan. A service in Highfield Congregational Church, Darwen on Monday, 17th April at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No black please by request. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Highfield Congregational Church. ℅ Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church…

Linda Brock

On 1st April 2023, peacefully at Oaklands Nursing Home, Brierfield. Linda, aged 69 years. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest on Friday, 14th April at 10.15 a.m. followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The MS Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mark Flynn

On 21st March 2023, in hospital. Mark, aged 64 years. Beloved husband of June. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 13th April at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Summerfield

On 19th March 2023, suddenly at home. Dot, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 3rd April at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for St Peter’s PCC. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290