Obituaries – Page 6

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

Laura Ann Young

On 3rd July 2024, Laura passed away suddenly aged 46 years. Wife of Rhys also a dearly loved mum. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 29th July at 11.15 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Sweeney

On 12th July 2024,peacefully in the Royal Blackburn Hospital. John, aged 67 years. Husband of the late Angelina. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Saturday, 27th July at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Barton

On 14th July 2024, in hospital. Eileen, aged 68 years. Beloved wife of Keith. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 26th July at 12.45 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The MS Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene Ridehalgh

On 4th July 2024, suddenly at home. Irene, aged 63 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 17th July at 11.15 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Johnson

On 25th June 2024, in Chorley Hospital. David, aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Christine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 15th July at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Allan Hudson Rigby

On 28th June 2024, peacefully at home. Allan, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 9th July at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Bowel Cancer UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Conway Wood

On 2nd June 2024, suddenly at home. Mary, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 19th June at 12.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Cameron Ray

On 7th June 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Cameron, aged 26 years. Beloved son of Jacqueline and Richard also dear brother of Kieran. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 21st June at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elaine Cocker

On 5th June 2024, in the East Lancashire Hospice. Elaine, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 25th June at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290