Obituaries – Page 53

Valentino Catalona (Val)

On 9th April 2021, peacfully in hospital. Val aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Jesephine (Josie). A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Wednesday, 21st April at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Elizabeth Pieper (Pat)

On 2nd April 2021, peacefully in hospital. Pat aged 68 years. Beloved mum of Ronan. A service in St James’ Church, Lower Darwen on Tuesday, 20th April 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

Anthony Kenneth Byrne

On 2nd April 2021, suddenly at home. Anthony aged 55 years. Beloved husband of Christina, much loved dad of Christopher, Jake and Georgia, dear father-in-law of Katie and Adam, dearly loved grandad of Daisy, Ruby and Tilly, dear brother of Lynn also best friend of Marleybone. A graveside service will be held on Monday, 19th April at Pleasington Cemetery (Blossom Section) at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Roy Simpson

On 4th April 2021, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Roy aged 76 years. Dear husband of Anne. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Tuesday, 13th April at 2.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Glen Philip Reid

On 22nd March 2021, suddenly at home. Glen aged 39 years. A beloved son and brother. A graveside service will take place at Blossom Section, Pleasington Cemetery on Thursday, 1st April at 1.30 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Trevor Jepson

On 21st March 2021, in hospital. Trevor aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Avril. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 31st March at 1.30 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michael Anthony O’Neil (Tony)

On 16th March 2021, peacefully at home. Tony aged 78 years. Much loved brother of Kevin, Dennis and twin brother of the late Terry, dear brother-in-law of June and the late Marlene and Sandra, dear uncle of Gillian, Julie, Kathryn, Gary and Tracy also treasured great-uncle of Scott, Charlotte, Kyle, Francesca, Harry, Abbie, Lewis, Luke and the late Karl. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 25th March at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please, by request, but if desired…

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