Madge Haworth
On 2nd August 2024, peacefully at Magdalene House, Blackburn. Madge, aged 99 years. A graveside service will take place at Belthorn Churchyard on Thursday, 15th August at 3 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The British Legion. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Kenneth Knowles (Ken)
On 29th July 2024, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Centre, Darwen. Ken, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Shiela, much loved dad of Rean, John and Callum, dear father-in-law of Christopher also a loving grandad of Jack and David. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Thursday, 15th August at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Kathleen Bury
On 30th July 2024, peacefully at home. Kathleen, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 13th August at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Eileen Joyce Bentley
On 30th July 2024, suddenly in hospital. Eileen, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Peter. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 12th August at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for English Barn Cats. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Gordon Craig
On 7th July 2024, in hospital. Gordon, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Elaine also a dear dad of Emma and the late Martin. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 8th August at 12 noon, followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St James’ pcc. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Eli Tattersall
On 29th July 2024, peacefully at his home. Eli, aged 73 years. Dear husband of Gillian. A graveside service and interment will take place at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden on Wednesday, 7th Augst at 2 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Walter Bannister (Bert)
On 7th July 2024, peacefully at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn. Bert, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved dad of Eileen, John, Patricia and Graham, dear father-in-law of Gary, Ann and Claire, dearly loved grandad of Edward, Rose, Danielle, Patrick, Lauren, Lucy and Fraser, treasured great-grandad of William also a much loved friend. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 6th August at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral…
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Gordon Mitchell
On 6th July 2024, peacefully at home. Gordon, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Sheila. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Friday, 2nd August at 12.30 p.m. An unattended cremation will take place at a later date. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be set for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Susan Mary Holden
(nee Trickett) On 15th July 2024, peacefully at Old Gate Nursing Home, Blackburn. Susan, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Jeff, much loved mother of Nick, dear mother-in-law of Catriona, also dearly loved sister of Joan and the late Marian. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 31st July at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Alzheimer’s Society or The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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