Jenny Mary Suggitt (Jen)

On 19th June 2020, in hospital. Jen aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Gordon, much loved mother of Jean and James, dearly loved granny of Evie, Mia & Sam. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 1st July at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Age UK, Blackburn with Darwen. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Edna Large

On 17th June 2020, peacefully in Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Edna aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 26th June at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Noreen Buck

On 13th June 2020, peacefully in hospital with her son by her side. Noreen aged 82 years. Beloved mum of David, dear mother-in-law of Orla also much loved grandma of Aaron and Emma. The funeral service took place at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 24th June at 12.15 p.m.  A memorial service will be arranged at a later date for Noreen at St James’ Church, Lower Darwen (details will be announced). David would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for cards of condolence, messages of sympathy and donations received during this sad time. Special thanks to the staff of…

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Frank Harwood

Frank Harwood, aged 72 years, passed away on Tuesday, 2nd June 2020 at Royal Blackburn Hospital with his daughters Janet and Eleanor by his side. He was a loving husband to Laraine, grandfather to Eddie, Ben and Isabella also dear brother to Barbara. Due to the current circumstances a private service will be held at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 12th June at 1:30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations greatly appreciated for Moorland View Care Home or The Children’s Society c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Christine Whitehead

On 29th May 2020, at home. Christine aged 57 years. Beloved wife of Neil. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 11th June at 11.30 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Ronald Whalley

On 4th June 2020, in hospital. Ronald aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Service and interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden on Tuesday, 9th June at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, 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

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Margaret Crossland

On 2nd June 2020, peacefully at home. Margaret aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Vincent, much loved mum of Julie and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Gary, dearly loved grandma of Vicky, April and Amber also a treasured great-grandma of Ruby. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 8th June at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Diabetes UK. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Margaret Maureen Stanley

On 27th May 2020, suddenly in hospital.  Maureen aged 87 years. Loving wife of Fred, much loved mother of Ian and Janet, dear mother-in-law of Anne, dearly loved grandma of Adam, Rachel and Lucy, treasured great-grandma of Mia, Eli and Reid also a dear sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 5th June at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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May Ryden

On 20th May 2020, peacefully in St James’ House, Darwen. May aged 87 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 28th May at 12 noon. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Kevin Morris

On 16th May 2020, at home. Kevin aged 76 years.  Beloved husband of Shirley, much loved dad of Beverley and Alison, dear father-in-law of Sean and Tony, dearly loved grandad of Braden, Cian, Leo and Robin also dear brother of Rita, Wayne, Linda and the late Michael. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th May at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Little Hearts Matter.  ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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