Obituaries – Page 27

Eileen Anderson

On 21st March 2023, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Eileen, aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Friday, 31st March 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 Dementia UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Corran

On 14th March 2023, suddenly at home. Eileen, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Allan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th March at 2.15 p.n. 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

Kenneth Shaw

On 13th March 2023, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Ken, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Beryl, much loved dad of Debra and David, dear father-in-law of Neil and Louise, dearly loved grandad of Eve and Joe, Zoe, Molly and Alfie. Ken was a dear friend to many. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 29th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. ℅ Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254…

Bryan Eastham

On 10th March 2023, peacefully in hospital. Bryan, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Agnes also a dearly loved father, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 24th March at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Christie Hospital. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Herbert Fallon (Bert)

On 9th March 2023, peacefully at home. Bert, aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita. A graveside service at Astley Bridge Cemetery, Bolton on Thursday, 23rd March at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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…