Obituaries – Page 48

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

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

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

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

Joyce Duffy

On 7th October 2021, in hospital. Joyce aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Angel. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Tuesday, 19th October at 12.30 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

Susan Wendy Parker

On 5th October 2021, in hospital. Susan aged 44 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 18th October at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Shelter. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Pauline Hewitt (Paula)

(nee McAllister) On 1st October 2021, peacefully at home. Paula aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Simon, treasured grandma of Isabel and Lucy also a dearly loved auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 18th October at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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. …