Obituaries – Page 3

Ernest Albert Edwards (Ernie)

On 4th December 2024, peacefully in Queens Lodge Care Home, Blackburn. Ernie, aged 77 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK or Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lilian Shirley Yates

On 4th December 2024, in hospital. Lilian, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 17th December at 3 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

Christine May Nutter

On 28th November 2024, in Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Christine, aged 61 years. Beloved wife of Graham, also a dear mum. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 16th December at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for MacMillan Cancer Relief. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Andrew Paul Moss

On 20th November 2024, suddenly at home. Andrew, aged 48 years. Beloved son of Camille and the late Albert. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 12th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Nightsafe. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Bernard Peter Porter

On 24th November 2024, suddenly at home. Bernard, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Kathleen. R.I.P. Requiem Mass In St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 9th December at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Jepson

On 3rd November 2024, peacefully at Old Gates Care Home, Blackburn. Kathleen, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 15th November at 11.15 a.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

Lavinia Edith Whalley

On 30th October 2024, at home. Lavinia, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Donald. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 15th November at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Derek Barker

On 28th october 2024, in hospital. Derek, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Ethel. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 7th November at 12.45 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Margaret Ingham

(nee Lowe) On 23rd October 2024, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Margaret, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, much loved mum of Graham and Des, dear mother-in-law of Anne and Julie, also a dearly loved grandma of Sebastian and Kirsty. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 6th November at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kevin Guy

On 31st October 2024, in hospital. Kevin, aged 59 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 31st October at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Dogs Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290