Obituaries – Page 47

Zofia Leaver

On 1st October 2021, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Zofia aged 69 years. Beloved wife of Mark. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 15th October at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Nicolla Jane Richards

On 2nd October 2021, in hospital. Nicolla aged 63 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 15th October at 10.45 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Audrey Mitchell

(nee Townsend) On 30th September 2021, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Centre, Darwen. Audrey, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Danny, much loved mum of Susan and Julie, dear mother-in-law of Stephen and Stuart, dearly loved gran of Vicky, Emma, Andrew and Amy, treasured great-nana of Abby and Luke, dear sister of James, sister-in-law of Beryl also a dear auntie of Ian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 14th October at 2.15 p.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. …

Mairead Philomena Banks

On 29th September 2021, peacefully at home. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Mairead, aged 61 years. Much loved mum of Amy, Samuel, Meghan and Bridget also a dear mother-in-law and grandma. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 8th October 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

Christopher Stephenson (Chris)

On 28th September 2021, peacefully at Sandy Brook House Care Home, Lower Darwen. Chris, aged 72 years. Much loved brother of Brian, Barbara, Helen and the late John. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 7th October at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Answorth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Ann Marsden (Pam)

On 25th September 2021, peacefully in hospital. Pam, aged 59 years. Much loved mum of Jake, dearly loved sister of Linda and Julie also a dear auntie of many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 6th October at 10.45 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 Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Barry Edward Mellor (Baz)

On 22nd September 2021, in hospital. Baz aged 49 years. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 5th October at 12 noon, will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for THOMAS. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Annie Wood

On 23rd September 2021, peacefully at home. Annie aged 103 years. Beloved wife of the late William. Service and interment at St Anne’s Church, Turton on Monday, 4th October at 2.30 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be senf ro Derwent Hall. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Clarke

nee Pickles On 20th September 2021, peacefully in hospital. Margaret aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Keith, much loved mum of Emma and Richard, dearly loved grandma of Zachary, Emily, Rebecca, Ethan and the late Holly also dear sister of Wendy and Mark. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Monday, 4th October at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Harry McGrady

On 17th September 2021, peacefully at home. Harry aged 73 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 1st October at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290