Obituaries – Page 7

David Yates

On 27th September 2024, peacefully at home. David, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Geraldine, Katharine and the late William, dear father-in-law of Peter also a dearly loved grandad of Tom, Charlie, Milly and Bella. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 15th October at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Mind. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Denise Clark

On 19th September 2024, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Denise, aged 65 years. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 14th October at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Neil Foy

On 18th September 2024, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Neil, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Grace. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd October at 3 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Jacqueline Anne Graham

(nee Lightbown) On 16th September 2024, peacefully in hospital. Jacqueline, aged 62 years. Beloved wife of Bernard, much loved mum of Jonathon and Peter also a dear sister. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Thursday, 3rd October 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 the R.N.L.I. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter David Murray

On 20th September 2024, peacefully at home. Peter, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Lorraine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 2nd October at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice (Hospice at Home). c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marlene Buck

On 15th September 2024, suddenly, but peacefully at Lilibet Manor Care Home, Crawshawbooth. Marlene, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Anthony. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 2nd October at 12 noon followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. 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

Francis Henry (Frank)

On 16th September 2024, peacefully at home. Frank, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Martina. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 1st October 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

Eileen Entwistle MBE JP

(Former Mayor of the Borough of Blackburn and Darwen) On 16th September 2024, peacefully at home. Eileen, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mum of Barbara, Mark, John and Tony also a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday 30th September 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 The Alzheimer’s Society. ℅ Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Irene Grisdale

(nee Mercer) On 5th September 2024, peacefully at the East Lancashire Hospice. Irene, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mum of Susan, Shirley, Sharon and Stuart also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 25th September at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the East Lancashire Hospice or Derwent Hall. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Stephen McNally

On 5th September 2024, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Stephen, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Lynne. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 17th September at 12 noon. 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