Obituaries – Page 26

Brian Aspinall

On 7th March 2023, peacefully in hospital. Brian, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Sandra. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 16th March at 3.45 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Anne Simpson

On 3rd March 2023, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Anne, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Roy. R.I.P. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Wednesday, 15th March at 1 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. Bb3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Colin Entwistle

On Monday, 27th February 2023, peacefully in Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Colin, aged 90 years. The dearly loved husband of the late Pat, much loved dad and father-in-law of Lorraine and John, devoted grandad of John and Lisa also a dear brother-in-law of Jean. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 14th March at 1.30 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

Michael John Hyde

On 22nd February 2023, suddenly at home. Michael, aged 54 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 13th March at 10.45 a.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Helen Mary Halpin

(nee Pope) On 19th February 2023, peacefully at her home Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Helen, aged 81 years. Much loved mother of Anita and the late Sean, dearly loved grandma of Elliot, treasured great-grandma of Nevaeh and Hayden also a dear sister of Edward. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 13th March at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for a charity of your choice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank…

Elvine Elsa Schuster

On 9th February 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Elsa, aged 101 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 10th March at 3.45 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Lesley Whalley

On 14th February 2023, suddenly at home. Lesley, aged 61 years. Much loved mum of Lee. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 8th March at 10 a.m. 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

Wayne Peter Pearson

On 10th February 2023, Wayne, aged 37 years. Beloved son of Liz and Colin. A graveside service will take place at Pleasington Cemetery on Thursday, 2nd March at 12.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB 3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Harold Banks

On 13th February 2023, in hospital. Harold, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Ann, father of Alison & Andrew. Harold will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd March at 10 a.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

James Norman Hogan

On 25th January 2023, suddenly at home in Cambridge. James, aged 49 years. Beloved son of Beryl. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 27th February at 3 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290