Obituaries – Page 31

Robert John Purser (Rob)

On 26th October 2022, in hospital. Rob, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Anne. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Wednesday, 16th November at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Food Bank at St James’ Church. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joan Devine

On 1st November 2022, peacefully in Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Joan, aged 96 years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 11th November at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eunice Marsden

On 31st October 2022, peacefully in The East Lancashire Hospice. Eunice, aged 83 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 10th November at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene Bainbridge

(nee Taylor) On 31st October 2022, peacefully at Dove Court Care Home, Burnley. Irene, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek, much loved mum of Kevin and Stuart, dear mother-in-law of Tomoko also a dearly loved grandma of Harley. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 10th 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 Christian Aid. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kenneth Jackson (Ken)

On 25th October 2022, suddenly in hospital. Ken, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Stuart, dear father-in-law of Jayne, dearly loved brother of Christine also brother-in-law of Sheila. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 9th November at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Valerie Mather

On 8th October 2022, suddenly at her home in Cyprus. Valerie, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Thursday, 3rd November at 2 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elizabeth Anne Early

On 14th October 2022, peacefully at Royal Blackburn Hospital. Elizabeth Anne, aged 70 years. Beloved wife of the late Anthony, much loved mother of Maryanne and Robert, dearly loved nana of Ian and Christopher also a dear sister of Michael, Kate, Stuart, Lynn and Karen. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday 1st November at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Dogs Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Graham Cook

On 13th October 2022, in hospital. David, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 27th October 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’s Funeral Service, Curch Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jacqueline Mary Lightbown

On 9th October 2022, in hospital. Jacqueline, aged 63 years. Beloved wife of Mark. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 26th October at 10.45 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Bibby

On 1st October 2022, at his home. David, aged 83 years. The dearly loved husband of June, much loved dad of Jane and Jonathan, father-in-law of Keith, loving grandad of Alice and dear great-grandad of Roman and Siena. Reposing in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Monday, 24th October at 12.20 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for either Guide Dogs for the Blind or Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290