Obituaries – Page 40

James William Venguedasalon

On 7th May 2022, James, aged 30 years. A much loved son, brother, uncle and friend of many. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 23rd May at 11.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Cremation. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Samaritans. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Anne Farnworth

(nee Haworth) On 6th May, 2022, peacefully in hospital. Anne, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Bryan, much loved mother of Andrew and Catherine, dearly loved nana of Beth, Mollie, Harry, Joe and Jack also a dear sister of John, Peter and the late Margaret. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th May at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Jon Hugh McKenna aka Seira Rose Elizabeth

On 16th April 2022, suddenly at home. David/Seira, aged 30 years will be missed by all his family and friends. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 6th May at 1.30 p.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

Allan Hewitt

On 21st April 2022, suddenly at home. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Allan, aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Pearl, much loved dad of Monica, Mirranda, Allan, David and Samantha also a dearly loved father-in-law, pops, brother and uncle. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 6th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Edward’s Church, Darwen. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Christine Ann Berry

On 13th April 2022, suddenly at home. Christine, aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Jim. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 4th May at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Stroke Association. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Stuart Davies

On 13th April 2022, peacefully after a long illness. Stuart, aged 65 years. Passed away peacefully with his wife by his side. Loving husband of Liz, dear step dad of Elaine, loving brother of Ron, Doreen and Ken and brother-in-law of Harold and family. Stuart will be missed by so many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 4th May at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Duxbury

On 19th April 2022, suddenly at home. Margaret, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late John. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 3rd May at 11.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Darbyshire

On 19th April 2022, peacefully in hospital. Kathleen, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 29th April at 12.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Stroke Association or Compassion in World Farming. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Avril Booth Smith

On 20th April 2022, peacefully in hospital. Avril, aged 61 years. Beloved wife of Alan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 28th April at 3 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

Dorothy Wills

On 15th April 2022, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Dot, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert (Bert). Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 28th April at 11.30 a.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred 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