Obituaries – Page 27

Doreen Bannister

(nee Marsden) On 8th February 2023, peacefully at home. Doreen, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Bert, much loved mum of Eileen, John, Patricia and Graham, dear mother-in-law of Gary, Ann and Claire, dearly loved grandma of Edward, Rose, Danielle, Patrick, Lauren, Lucy and Fraser. A much loved friend. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Friday, 24th February at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel…

Audrey Owen-Francis

(nee Taylor) On 27th January 2023, peacefully at home. Audrey, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim and Vic, much loved mum of Gail, Beverley and Janet, dear mother-in-law of Geoff, Des and the late Philip, dearly loved grandma of Rachael, Victoria, Nathan, Jennifer, Hannah, Dean and Matthew, treasured granny of Jack, Alicia, Lucas, Eva, Amelie, Harriet, Isla, Audrey, Ava, Emmie and Iris also a dear sister of Irene, David and the late Raymond. Audrey will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 20th February at 10.45…

Joseph Donnelly (Joe)

On 27th January 2023, peacefully in hospital. Joe, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Doreen. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 15th February at 12.15 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

David Owen

On 23rd January 2023, peacefully at Linden House, Blackburn. David, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 9th February at 1.30 p.m. 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

Trevor Michael Taylor

On 26th January 2023, suddenly, but peacefully at home. Trevor, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Joan. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 7th February at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Robert Thompson (Bob)

On 26th January 2023, peacefully in hospital. Bob, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Susan. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Monday, 6th February at 1 p.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

Thomas Raymond Buck

On 22nd January 2023, peacefully in hospital. Raymond, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 3rd February 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 Western

On 18th January 2023, peacefully at home. Wendy, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of John. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 10th February at 12.15 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

Hazel Clegg

On 8th January 2023, suddenly at Birch hall Care Home, Darwen. Hazel, aged 79 years. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 8th February at 12 noon, 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

William Fish

On 15th January 2023, suddenly at home. Bill, aged 76 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 3rd February at 2.15 p.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290