Alice Ardis

On 13th February 2020, in hospital. Alice aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 27th February at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Anthony David Turner

On 8th February 2020, suddenly at home.  Ant aged 43 years. Beloved son of Pauline and Eric, dear partner of Amy, dearly loved brother of Chris and Val, brother-in-law of Betsy also dear uncle of Teddy and Louis. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 20th February at 10 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Shelter.  ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Margaret Binnie (Rita)

On 4th February 2020, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Rita aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 19th February at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donatios may be sent for Help for Heroes. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Lynn Murphy

(nee Orrell) On 2nd February 2020, in hospital. Lynn aged 69 years. Beloved wife of Anthony, much loved mother of Audrey, Michael and Christopher, treasured nana of Shannon, Benjamin, Leonie, Sophie, Perry, Reggie and Neo, cherished great-nana of Oscar, Ruby Rose, Sonny, Mercy, Tiffany and Rosie also dear sister of Shirley, Jimmy, Geoffrey, Nigel and Anthony. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 17th February at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Sylvia Walsh

(nee Johnson) On 4th February 2020, at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn. Sylvia aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, much loved mum of Janet, dear mother-in-law of Keith, dearly loved nana of Graham and Stacey, treasured great nana of Luke and Amy also dear sister of Jim. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 14th February at 10.45 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

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Kenneth Walsh

On 30th January 2020, at home. Ken aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Lucy also a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th February at 12.15 p.m. No flowers please by request. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service. Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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John Arbuckle Scoular Jaconelli

On 25th January 2020, in hospital. John aged 51 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 10th February at 12.15 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for a charity of your choice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funerl Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Doris Pye

(nee Aspden) We announce with great sadness on Wednesday, 29th January 2020, Doris passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn aged 85 years. Wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mum of Gary, Martyn, Julie and Stephen, dear mother-in- law of Eileen, treasured nan of Daniel, Lucy, Oliver, Liam, Harry and Alex also a dear sister and auntie. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Friday, 7th February at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.…

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William Gordon Thrush

On 22nd January 2020, in hospital and surrounded by his close family. William aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Margery, much loved father of Phillip, Neil and Gillian, dear father-in-law of Jayne, Wendy and Stephen also a dearly loved grandpa, great-grandpa and brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 7th February 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

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Joan Hilda Child

On 28th January 2020, peacefully at home. Joan aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 6th February at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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