Obituaries – Page 45

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

John Williamson (Jack)

“93 years loved’ On 27th December 2021, peacefully at home. Jack, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Helen and the late Edna, much loved dad of Anne and Susan, dear father-in-law of David and Chris, cherished grandad of Katherine and her partner Nick also respected and loved step-dad and ‘JackDad’ of David and Margaret. A service in Trinity United Reformed Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen on Thursday, 13th January at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the East Lancashire Hospice or Prostate Cancer UK.…

Joan Curran

On 17th December 2021, peacefully at Barnfold Cottage, Oswaldtwistle. Joan aged 74 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th January at 12.20 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Barnfold Cottage. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter George King

On 22nd December 2021, peacefully in hospital and surrounded by his loving family. Peter, aged 61 years. A dearly loved dad, grandad, son, brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 10th January at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Entwistle

(nee Shannon) On Saturday, 4th December 2021, peacefully in hospital. Pat, aged 87 years. The dearly loved wife of Colin, loving mum and mum-in-law of Lorraine and John, devoted nan of John and Lisa also a dear sister-in-law of Keith and Jean. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Monday, 20th December at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Holmes

On 19th December 2021, at home. James, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Josephine, much loved dad of Sandra, Karen, Barry and the late Andrew, dearly loved grandad of David and Jari also a great-grandad and brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 6th January at 3 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

Reverend Geoffrey Knipe Tolley

On 17th December 2021, at home. Geoffrey aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Edith, much loved dad of Tracey and Martin also dearly loved grandad of Kieran and Tara. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Friday, 7th January at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Rotary Club of Darwen or Darwen Probus Club. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290