Obituaries – Page 61

Annette Thompson

(nee Sowerbutts)On 14th October 2020, suddenly at home. Annette aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mum of Ruth, David and Pete, dear mother-in-law of Gareth, Sue and Amanda also a dearly loved nanna, great-nanna and auntie. She was a great friend to many and best friend to Megs. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 26th October at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Hilda Fields

On 7th October 2020, peacefully in Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Hilda aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 19th October at 10 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Heffernan (Johnny)

On 8th October 2020, peacefully at home. John aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Rita, much loved father of Stephen and the late Dawn, dear father-in-law of Gwen, dearly loved grandad of Mikaela, Ashleigh and Chris also a treasured great-grandad of Niamh. Service and interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden on Friday, 16th October at 2 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may bee sent for Cancer Research UK. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jacqueline McIver

(nee Thornber) On 6th October 2020, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Centre, Darwen and surrounded by her loving family. Jackie aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Gerald, much loved mum of Sean and Gavin, dear mother-in-law of Sue and Lucy, dearly loved grandma of Liam, Ryan, Angus, Josie, Adam, Misbah and Dean, dear sister of Peter, dear sister-in-law of Gwen, Ronnie and the late Winnie, Tom and Anne also a much loved auntie and friend to many. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 16th October at 10 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington.…

Sheila Bernadette Smalley

On 5th October 2020, peacefully at home. Sheila aged 72 years. Beloved partner of Raymond, much loved mum of Terina, Delwyn, Vicky, Dylan, Nigel and Christopher also a dearly loved nana, great-nana and sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 15th October at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Terence Hatzar

On 29th September 2020, suddenly, but peacefully in hospital. Terry aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary also a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 9th October at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Cemetery. (Please contact the Funeral Director on how to watch the service on line). 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. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Johnston

(nee Canty) On 7th September 2020, suddenly at home. Kathleen aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Graham, much loved mum of Lesley, Ian, Karen and Daniel, dear mother-in-law of Eddie and Chris, dearly loved nan of Emma, Danielle, Olivia, Ellis and Lexi also a dear sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 29th September at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ruth Biancospino

On 4th September 2020, in hospital. Ruth aged 55 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 18th September at 10.45 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Anthony Healey (Tony)

On 8th September 2020, peacefully at home. Tony aged 58 years. Beloved husband of Lynn. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 16th September at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margarete Johanna Barker

On 4th September 2020, peacefully at home. Margarete aged 92 years. Beloved wife of Alan also a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Colne on Tuesday, 15th September at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Clitheroe Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for CARITAS. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290