Obituaries – Page 29

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

Colin Thomas Grimshaw

On 11th January 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Colin, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Patricia also a much loved dad, grandad and friend to many. Colin will be sadly missed by alll his family and friends. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 2nd February at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The East Lancashire Hospice or The Asbestos Support Group (cheques payable to Disability First). c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Servcie, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA.…

Thomas Walsh (Tom)

On 15th January 2023, peacefully at the East Lancashire Hospice. Tom, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 1st February at 12 noon will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. 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

Eleanor Edwards

On 15th January 2023, peacefully at Heather Grange Care Home, Burnley. Eleanor, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. A service in All Saints with St John the Baptist Church, Burnley on Wednesday, 25th January at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Colne Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either All Saints Church, Burnley or The Multiple Sclerosis Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John William Squelch

On 11th January 2023, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. John, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Jacqueline, much loved father of Dean, Craig and Dawn, dear father-in-law of Jennifer and Jim also dearly loved grandad of Timothy and Adam. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 24th Janaury at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. (Family only please at the crematorium). 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

Albert Moss

On 10th January 2023, peacefully at home. Albert, aged 74 years. Beloved partner of Lorraine, much loved dad of Craig, Danny, Andy and the late Lee, dearly loved grandad of Lee Daniel, Grace, Oliver, Callum, Lauren and Archie also a dear brother. He will be sadly missed and was a friend to many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 20th January at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Lung Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street,…