Obituaries – Page 7

Joyce Jenkinson

On 4th June 2024, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Joyce, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill). Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th June at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Frank Harling

On 27th May 2024, peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital. Frank, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Julie. A service in Immanuel Church, Feniscowles on Friday, 14th June at 1 p.m. followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Parkinson’s UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jean Jepson

(nee Nicholson) On 3rd June 2024, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Jean, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Raymond, much loved mum of Lynn, Ian and Pamela, dear mother-in-law of Mike, Amanda and John also a dearly loved gram, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, sister and auntie. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Watery Lane, Darwen on Thursday, 13th June at 12 noon, will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Brian Pellant

On 24th May 2024, suddenly at home. David, aged 61 years. Beloved partner of Helen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th June at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Simon Michael Lang

Suddenly on 18th May 2024 aged 38 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 7th June at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Donald Joseph King (Don)

On 22nd May 2024, peacefully in hospital. Don, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Eve, much loved dad of Sammy, dear father-in-law of Malcolm, dearly loved gag of Mark, Jenna, Annya, Emily and Jed, treasured great gag of Darcy, Mikey, Dottie and Nora also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 6th June 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 COPD Ward, Royal Blackburn Hospital. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank…

Joyce Alice Crompton

On 22nd May 2024 at Spennymoor Care Home, Bolton. Joyce, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Monday, 3rd June at 1 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Dominick Conway

On 7th May 2024 in hospital. Jimmy, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 31st May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elaine Theresa Winkley

On 15th May 2024, peacefully at home. Elaine, aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Julian, much loved mum of Jenny and Alice also a dearly loved sister of Tony. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 24th May at 12.45 p.m. The family asked if you could wear something green or brightly coloured. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Target Ovarian Cancer or Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Craig Alan Moss

On 8th May 2024, suddenly at home. Craig, aged 52 years. Beloved son of Camille and the late Albert. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 21st May at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Nightsafe. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290