Bertram Lockett

On 13th September 2021, in hospital.  Bert aged 62 years.  Beloved brother of Bernard. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th November at 2.15 p.m.  Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Gary Turnbull

On 21st October 2021, suddenly at home.  Gary, aged 53 years.  Beloved partner of Karen, much loved dad of Jodie, Sophie, Ricki and Cameron, dear father-in-law of Scott, loving grumps of Lexie, Josh and Tyler, treasured son of Carol also a loving brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many.  A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 9th November at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery.  Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Marion Riley

(nee Jolly) On 17th October 2021, peacefully in hospital.  Marion aged 67 years.  Beloved wife of Steven, much loved mum of Linda Jane, Darlene, Steven Ellis and the dog Tara, dear mother-in-law of Andrew and Anthony, dearly loved grandma of Chantelle Natasha and Martyn, nanna of Christian James and Sophie Parish, dear sister of Brian, Marlene and Linda also a dear auntie and sister-in-law.  A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 5th November at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery.  Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA. …

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Eileen Clark

On 13th October 2021, peacefully at Highfield Hall Nursing Home, Haslingden.  Eileen aged 75 years.  A service at St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Friday, 5th November at 11 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium.  No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Breast Cancer UK.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Mary Hazlehurst

(nee Middlehurst) On 20th October 2021, peacefully at home.  Mary, aged 79 years.  Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of David and Ann, dearly loved nan of Rimini also a dear sister-in-law of Derrick, Myra and Tony.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 3rd November at 10 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

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Roy Kehoe

On 17th October 2021, in hospital.  Roy aged 62 years.  Beloved husband of Fiona.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 3rd November at 11.30 a.m.  Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Leonard Bateson Pilkington

On 16th October 2021, peacefully in hospital.  Len, aged 91 years.  Beloved husband of the late Renee, much loved father of Anne and John, dear father-in-law of Suzanne and the late Jim, dearly loved grandpa of Joanne, James, Matthew and Daniel also a treasured great-grandpa of Rose.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 2nd November at 12.15 p.m. 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

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Gordon Clarkson

On 11th October 2021, suddenly at home.  Gordon aged 79 years.  Beloved husband of Heather.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 20th October at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the R.N.L.I.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Anthony John Scowcroft (Tony)

On 3rd October 2021, unexpectedly in hospital.  Tony, aged 81 years.  Beloved husband of the late Hazel, dear friend of Avril also a dearly loved uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.  A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Friday, 22nd October at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Probus.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Simon Mark Foster

On 10th October 2021, in hospital.  Simon aged 57 years.  Beloved husband of Karen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 21st October at 10.45 a.m.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the RSPCA.  c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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