Obituaries – Page 37

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

Lucinda Pomfret (Cinnie)

On 22nd May 2022, in hospital. Cinnie, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill), much loved mum of Ged and the late Daniel. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 1st June at 10 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. 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 01254 873290

Barbara Marsden

On 12th May 2022, peacefully in hospital. Barbara, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Ronnie, much loved mum of Gary, dear mother-in-law of Beverley, dearly loved grandma of Leah, Jamie and Adam also a treasured great-grandma of Lily and Poppy. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 31st May at 12.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either St Peter’s Church, Darwen or the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Hazel Southworth

On April 28th 2022, peacefully in hospital, Hazel, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mum of Lynne and Mark, dear mother-in-law of Terence and Jane, dearly loved grandma of Samantha and her husband Darren. Christopher, Josh and Max, also a great nana of Lyla and loved sister-in-law of Bill and Rae. A service in Pickup Bank Congregational Chapel on Friday 20th May at 1pm, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. ℅ Edwin…