Obituaries – Page 41

Gerard Caulfield

On 19th January 2022, peacefully at St James’ House, Darwen. Gerard aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 1st February at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Roberts

On 27th December 2021, in hospital. David aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Christine. A service in Immanuel Church, Feniscowles on Tuesday, 25th 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 Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Chadwick (Pat)

On 26th December 2021, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Pat aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late William. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 21st January at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Bessie Crompton

On 4th January 2022, peacefully at Sandy Brook Care Home, Lower Darwen. Bessie aged 100 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 20th January at 11.30 a.m. Flowers and enquires to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Leslie Hough (Les)

On 5th January 2022, in hospital. Les aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Annie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 19th January at 2.15 p.m. 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

Pauline Clemmy

(formerly Hatton) On Christmas Day 2021, peacefully in hospital. Pauline aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Carol, David and Clare also a dear mother-in-law, nana, great-grandma and sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 19th January at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Bessie Hopkinson

On 1st January 2022, in hospital. Bessie aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th January at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Singleton

(nee Smith) On 28th December 2021, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Dorothy, the beloved wife of John, much loved mum of Susan, Derek, Julie and the late Carol, dear mother-in-law of Dave and Martyn also a cherished grandma, nana and great-grandma. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 18th January at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Yates

On 22nd December 2021, peacefully at home. David aged 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Beverley, Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 14th January at 12.15 p.m. 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

Kenneth Irwin (Ken)

On 27th December 2021, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Ken aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Enid. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 13th January at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Britsh Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290