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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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