Ron Lambton

Former Landlord of Maxims, Bolton On 28th July 2022, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice.  Ron, aged 74 years.  Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (Dolly), much loved dad of Becky and the late Rachel, dear father-in-law of Stephen also treasured grandad of Jack.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 10th August 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

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Michael Tweedale

On 14th July 2022, in hospital.  Michael, aged 60 years.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 5th August at 3.45 p.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society.  c/o  Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Elizabeth Beatrice Hill

On 14th July 2022, in hospital.  Liz, aged 80 years.  Beloved wife of the late Keith.  A service in Trinity United Reformed Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen on Friday, 29th July at 1 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Salvation Army.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Carole Anne Chesterson (Anne)

(nee Shorrock) On 17th July 2022, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen.  Anne, aged 76 years.  Beloved wife of the late Les, much loved mum of Chris and Amanda. ‘The best mum we could have wished for’ A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 28th July at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington.  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

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Lynne Caroline Barton

(nee Osborne) On 7th July 2022, peacefully in hospital.  Lynne, aged 65 years.  Beloved partner of Barry, much loved mum of Daniel, dear mother-in-law of Steph also dearly loved grandma of Eva.  A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 22nd July at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Derian House Children’s Hospice or Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Jason Terence Hacking (Jay)

On 14th July 2022, in hospital.  Jay, aged 48 years.  Beloved son of the late Thomas & Margaret Hacking.  A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Friday, 22nd July at 9.30 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

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Duncan James McVee

On 9th July 2022, in hospital. Duncan, aged 70 years.  Beloved husband of Diane.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 21st July at 1.30 p.m.  Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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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

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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’…

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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

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