Obituaries – Page 65

Joyce Aspden

On 26th April 2020, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Joyce aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mum of Michael and David, dear mother-in-law of Elaine and Marie, dearly loved nan of Vicky, Nicola, Marcus and Charlotte also a treasured great-nan, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 5th May at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Taylor

On 26th April 2020, peacefully at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn. Mary aged 82 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 4th May at 11.30 a.m. 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

Andrew James Holmes

On 24th April 2020, in hospital. Andrew aged 53 years. Beloved son of Jim & Josephine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 1st May at 12.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brian Raymond Moody

On 21st April 2020, Brian aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Pauline. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th April at 11 a.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

David Cooper

On 20th April 2020, in hospital. David aged 59 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 28th April at 12 noon. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Baxendale

On 18th April 2020, peacefully at Linden House, Blackburn. John aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie. A graveside service at Chorley Cemetery on Monday, 27th April at 2 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Avril Norma Bancroft

On 20th April 2020, suddenly, but peacefully at home. Avril aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Michael. Funeral service took place at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 24th April 2020. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Phyllis Waddington

On 18th April 2020, peacefully at Springhill Care Home, Accrington. Phyllis aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Gerard, much loved mum of Paul, Philip, John and Ann also a dearly loved nana and great-nana. Graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Monday, 27th April at 11 a.m. R.I.P. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Hilda Rosemary Dickinson

On 16th April 2020, in hospital. Hilda aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 23rd April at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Doris Irene Brindle

On 13th April 2020, peacefully in Linden House, Blackburn. Irene aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 23rd April at 11.30 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290