Obituaries – Page 35

Wayne Antony Pennington

On 3rd July 2022, suddenly in hospital. Wayne, aged 46 years. Precious son of Christine and David, much loved dad of Sean also a dearly loved brother of Steven and Jennifer. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 20th July at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Carol Anne Gaul

(nee Davenport) On 28th June 2022, unexpectedly at home. Carol, aged 48 years. Beloved fiancée of Gavin, much loved mum of Sam, Sophie and her partner Kieran, dear daughter of Jean and the late Maurice, treasured sister of Graham, Sue and Eddie also a dear auntie, niece, cousin and friend of many. A service in St James’ Church, Chapels, Over Darwen on Friday, 15th July at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Carus Centre, Hoddlesden, Millennium Green or St Pauls’…

Barbara Gillibrand

On 26th June 2022 in hospital. Barbara, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of John. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 7th July at 10.45 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margery Thrush

On 22nd June 2022, peacefully at Hazledene Care Home, Salesbury. Margery, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late William Gordon, much loved mum of Phillip, Neil and Gillian, dear mother-in-law of Jayne, Wendy and Stephen also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma also dear sister of Jean. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 5th July at 11.30 a.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

Dorothy Garrett

On 13th June 2022, in hospital. Dotty, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late George Ernest. Funerl service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 24th June at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Arthur Norse (Jim)

On 5th June 2022, peacefully in hospital. Jim, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn, much loved dad of Ryan, dearly loved pops of Freya, Grace, Harvey and Max also a dear brother of Margaret and the late Jack. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 23rd June at 9.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Terence Walsh (Terry)

On 14th June 2022, Terry, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Jan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th June at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Rita West

On 8th June 2022, in hospital. Rita, aged 80 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 17th June at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Royal British Legion. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Phyllis Margaret Dawson Wilson Brisbane

On 3rd June 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Phyllis, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late John. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 15th June at 2 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, 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 01254 873290

Geoffrey Williams (Geoff)

On 18th May 2022, peacefully at home. Geoff, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Elaine. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Wednesday, 1st June at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either St Paul’s Churchyard or Hospice at Home. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290