Obituaries – Page 52

Anthony George Early

On 8th March 2021, peacefully in hospital. Tony aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Liz, much loved dad of Mary Anne and Robert also a loving grandad and brother. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 19th March will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Moggies Cat Rescue. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Denise Mary Bradley

On 8th March 2021, in hospital. Denise aged 52 years. Beloved wife of Lee. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 16th March at 12 noon. No flowers please by request, 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

Kit Alexander Taylor

On 8th March 2021, Kit the beloved son of Jaye & Jack. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Monday, 15th March at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mark Topping

On 1st March 2021, suddenly at home. Mark aged 50 years. Beloved son of Annette & Neil. A graveside service will take place at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden on Friday, 12th March at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Friends of St Paul’s Churchyard. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dave Ashworth

On 22nd February 2021, peacefully in hospital. Dave aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Vera, much loved dad of Martyn, Lauren and Steven, dear father-in-law of Giovanna, Andrew and Jess, dearly loved grandad of Theo, Emilee, Leo, Evie and Xander also a dear brother of Lynne. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 5th March at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Please contact the Funeral Director for webcast details. Due to the current situation the service is strictly by invitation only. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Pancreatic Research UK.…

Joan Mary Kitchen

On 23rd February 2021, in hospital. Joan aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Alfred. A graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Thursday, 4th March at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Ward D 24, Royal Blackburn Hospital. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Anthony Reeday

On 17th February 2021, suddenly at home. Anthony aged 41 years. Beloved son of Susan and the late Anthony. A graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Wednesday, 3rd March at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Fut Sang Wan

On 13th February 2021, peacefully in hospital. Fut Sang Wan aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Yee Kiu Wan. A few words will be said in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest on Tuesday, 2nd March 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

Patricia Gallacher

On 17th February 2021, peacefully at Old Gates Care Home, Blackburn. Patricia aged 86 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 1st March at 11.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret May Dwyer

(neé Sullivan) On 16th February 2021, peacefully at Springfield Cottage, after a long illness. Margaret aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, much loved mum of Karen and Lisa, mother-in-law of Len and Stephen, proud grandma of Kerry, and Thomas, great-grandma of Saffron, Evelyn and Ethan, treasured companion of Gail, dear sister of Teresa, Barbara and the late Mary, Anne and Adeline also a special auntie, sister-in-law and friend of many. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 26th February at 2.30 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Due to the current restrictions,…