Obituaries – Page 3

Sheila Curson

On 18th January 2025, in hospital. Sheila, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Geoff. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Friday, 14th February at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alan St John

On 2nd February 2025, in hospital. Alan, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 13th February at 12.45 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Phyllis Jean Duckworth

(Formerly Barton nee McGowan) On 27th December 2024, peacefully in The East Lancashire Hospice. Phyllis, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of David, much loved mum of Jason and Craig, beloved nana of Ria and Victoria also a treasured sister of John and Ian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 13th January at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. ℅ Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Singleton (Jack)

On 25th December 2024, peacefully at home. Much loved husband of the late Dorothy, devoted dad of Susan, Derek, Julie and the late Carol, dear father-in-law of Dave and Martyn, also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. “Reunited with mum” Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 14th January at 12 noon. 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

Kevin Coleman

On 7th January 2025, in hospital. Kevin, aged 87 years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 17th February at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The Salvation Army. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kia Demini Shaw

On 9th January 2025, in Manchester Royal Infirmary surrounded by her loving family. Kia, aged 26 years. Beloved daughter of Carol and Dean also a much loved sister of Brayden. Kia will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 7th February at 12.15 p.m. will beb followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either S.D.S. UK or Cure Leukaemia. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Wilson Hall

On 14th January 2025, in hospital. David, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Maureen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 6th February at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for COPD. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Bessie Horman

(nee Woodhouse) On 11th January 2025, peacefully at Magdalene House Care Home, Blackburn. Bessie, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Reg, Janette and the late Rob (Bob), dear mother-in-law of Pauline, Martin and Susan also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, sister and aunty. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th February at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Magdalene House Care Home, Blackburn. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Woodacre

On 18th January 2025, peacefully at Magdalene House Care Home, Blackburn. James, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Christine and Deborah, dear father-in-law of Mike, good friend of Simon, dearly loved grandad of Sarah, James, Sam, Becky, Mitchell, Alex and Jodie also a treasured great-grandad of Jenson, Sophie, Leo and Violet and a good friend of Mark and Aaron. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 4th February at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. ℅ Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street,…

Doris Bertha Jones

On 9th January 2025, peacefully at Oldfield House, Darwen. Doris, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Monday, 27th January at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290