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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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Kathleen Farnworth

(nee Yates) On 9th May 2022, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice.  Kathleen, aged 73 years.  Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of Andrew and Lisa, dearly loved granny of Jacob and Darcy also a dear sister of Peter.  Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Tuesday, 24th May at 11.40 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

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Christine Michelle Barr

On 5th May 2022, in hospital.  Christine, aged 53 years.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 27th May at 12.15 p.m.  Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Robert Alexander Waters (Bob)

On 10th May 2022, peacefully at home.  Bob, aged 82 years.  Beloved husband of Hilary also a much loved dad and grandad.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 25th May at 12.15 p.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Royal British Legion or Dementia UK.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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