Obituaries – Page 33

Brenda Marie Leech

On 11th September 2022, in hospital. Brenda, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Committal at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 26th September at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

George Brindle

On 10th September 2022, suddenly at home. George, aged 87 years. Beloved partner of Ann. A service in Woodlands United Reformed Church, Blackburn on Monday, 26th September at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ryan Smith

On 8th September 2022, suddenly at home. Ryan, aged 43 years. Beloved husband of Joanne. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 23rd September at 2.15 p.m.will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but of desired donations may be sent for Ronald McDonald House. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter Francis Reddy

On 2nd September 2022, peacefully in hospital. Peter, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Sonia, much loved dad of Jacqueline and Gillian, dear father-in-law of Mark and Stephen, dearly loved grandad of Callum, Lauren, Arron and Molly also a treasured great-grandad of Eva, Jude and Thea. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 23rd September at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel…

Audrey Hushon-Brown

(nee Topping) On 8th September 2022, peacefully in her sleep and surrounded by her loving family at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Audrey, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Gordon, much loved mum of Lynne and Ian, dear mother-in-law of John, dearly loved grandma of Paul, Claire, Jamie, Scott, Ross and Finlay, treasured great-grandma of 9, dear sister of John, Neil and the late Margaret also a dear sister-in-law of the late Brian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 20th September at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart…

Alice Margaret Walsh (Margaret)

(nee Mitchell) On 1st September 2022, peacefully in hospital. Margaret, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Rex, much loved mother of David, Sally and Kim also a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 16th September at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Kathleen Elizabeth Boland

On 1st September 2022, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Kath, aged 54 years. Beloved daughter of the late Kathleen & Patrick. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 15th September at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mark Whittaker

On 5th September 2022, in hospital. Mark, aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Tracy. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 14th September at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for COPD. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Maureen Rostron

On 27th August 2022, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Maureen, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 12th September at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, 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

William John Ledger (John)

On 13th August 2022, in hospital. John, aged 65 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 1st September at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290