Obituaries – Page 7

James Edward Houghton

On 8th August 2024, peacefully at Higher Bank Residential Home, Blackburn. Jim, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Velma also a dearly loved uncle and brother-in-law. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 29th August at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Gideons International or St James’ pcc. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Christine Wyre

On 20th August 2024, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Christine, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Terry. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 29th August at 10.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Rev Les Collinson

On 3rd August 2024, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Les, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Maureen also a much loved dad of Angela. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 19th August at 10.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Valerie Mary Ratcliffe

On 6th August 2024, peacefully at home. Valerie, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of David. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 20th August 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

Audrey Johnson

On 3rd August 2024, in hospital. Audrey, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 23rd August at 3 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary or a charity of your choice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gordon Ferguson

On Saturday, 3rd August 2024, suddenly at home. Gordon, aged 67 years. Beloved brother of Ian and Julie, brother-in-law of Carol and Phil also a dear uncle of Robert, Hazel, Vicky and Louisa. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 19th August at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for English Barn Cats. ℅ Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Madge Haworth

On 2nd August 2024, peacefully at Magdalene House, Blackburn. Madge, aged 99 years. A graveside service will take place at Belthorn Churchyard on Thursday, 15th August at 3 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The British Legion. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kenneth Knowles (Ken)

On 29th July 2024, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Centre, Darwen. Ken, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Shiela, much loved dad of Rean, John and Callum, dear father-in-law of Christopher also a loving grandad of Jack and David. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Thursday, 15th August at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Bury

On 30th July 2024, peacefully at home. Kathleen, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 13th August at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Eileen Joyce Bentley

On 30th July 2024, suddenly in hospital. Eileen, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Peter. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 12th August at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for English Barn Cats. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290