Obituaries – Page 33

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

James Thomas Connelly (Jimmy)

On 22nd September 2022, peacefully in hospital. Jimmy, aged 80 years. Beloved brother of Mary and the late Margaret, much loved uncle of Natalie and Ian, dear great-uncle of Jessica and Alexa. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 14th October at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Prostate Cancer UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Charles Stanley Edwards (Stanley)

On 21st September 2022, in hospital. Stanley, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Eleanor. A service in All Saints with St John the Baptist Church, Burnley on Friday, 14th October at 10.30 a.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

Allan Walsh

On 29th September 2022, peacefully at home and formerly of Darwen. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Allan, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Sheila, much loved dad of Lisa, dear father-in-law of Michael, dearly loved grandad of Casey, Conner and Hayleigh, much loved big grandad of Jayden, Archie and Hudson, dear brother of Tony (our kid), brother-in-law of Linda, Albert and Barbara also a dear uncle. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 13th October at 12 noon will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may…