Obituaries – Page 41

Thomas Brindle Coucill

On 13th April 2022, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Tom, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 27th April at 12.15 p.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 Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Poultney

On 9th April 2022, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn and formerly of Darwen. Margaret, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mum of Marie also devoted grandma of Luke, Abigail, Daniel and Isaac. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 26th April 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 the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Leslie Marsden (Les)

On 12th April 2022, peacefully in hospital. Les, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Carol, much loved dad of Elizabeth, dear father-in-law of David, dearly loved grandad of Jack, Daniel and Alex also a dear brother of Sylvia and Roy. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Monday, 25th April at 2 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 Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Bruno Avanzi

On 11th April 2022, peacefully in hospital. Bruno, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Mafalda. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 21st April 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 Dementia UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter George Waring

On 3rd April 2022, peacefully at home. Peter, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Maureen. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 13th April 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 Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Susan Navesey

On 29th March 2022, peacefully at home. Susan aged 65 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 11th April at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the Ukraine Appeal. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Betty Cooke

On 25th March 2022, suddenly in hospital. Betty, aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Leslie. A Graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Thursday, 7th April at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Betty’s Bench. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brian Walter Roberts

On 20th March 2022, suddenly, but peacefully at home. Brian, aged 74 years. Dearly loved son of the late Walter and Olive also a much loved brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 1st April at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Darwen Food Larder. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Deborah Kirby

On 11th March 2022, in hospital. Debbie, aged 44 years. Beloved wife of Danny. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 31st March at 11 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Ukraine Appeal. c/o Edwin Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Glenn Kitchen

On 15th March 2022, suddenly at home. Glenn, aged 57 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 25th March at 11.30 a.m. 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