Obituaries – Page 40

Barbara Ward

On 14th February 2022, peacefully in hospital. Barbara aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Richard. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 24th February at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Deane Churchyard, Bolton. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Children’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Henry Whittingham

On 7th February 2022, peacefully at Royal Blackburn Hospital. John, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Renee. A service in Highfield Congregational Church, Darwen on Friday, 18th February at 1 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Josephine Anne Jones (Anne)

On 4th February 2022, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Anne aged 66 years. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 17th February at 12 noon, will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either St Edward’s School or the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marion Walsh

(nee Holden) On 30th January 2022, peacefully at home. Marion, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Brian, much loved mum of Elaine and Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Samantha, dearly loved grandma of Gemma, Toby and Callum, treasured great-grandma of Lexi, dear sister of Janice and a special friend of Sheila. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 11th February at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lynda Mason

(nee Hawthornthwaite) On 28th January 2022, peacefully in hospital. Lynda, aged 58 years. A much loved mum, grandma, daughter, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 10th February at 10.45 a.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Turnbull

On 21st January 2022, peacefully at St James’ House, Darwen. James aged 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 9th February at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for SCOPE. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michelle Hetherington

On 21st January 2022, suddenly at home. Michelle, aged 54 years. Beloved wife of the late David. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 9th February at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for tthe British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Richard Watson (Sco)

On 30th January 2022, peacefully in hospital. Richard aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Jacqueline. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 9th February at 10 a.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest, or if preferred donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marjorie Coucill

On 7th January 2022, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Marjorie aged 90 years. Beloved wife of Thomas (Tom). A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 26th January at 11.15 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Robert Coupe

On 13th January 2022, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Robert, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Rene, much loved father of Nick, Lindsay and Allen, dearly loved grandpa of Kimberley, Bethany and Sushil, treasured great-grandpa ‘goggles’ of Jasper also a dear brother of Harry. A service in Bright Street Methodist Church, Darwen on Thursday, 27th January at 2 p.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 Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290