Obituaries – Page 70

Margarita Joyce Pickup

(nee Taylor) On 9th January 2020, in hospital. Margarita aged 61 years. Beloved wife of David, much loved mother of Elizabeth, Christopher and Simon, dear mother-in-law of Luke, dearly loved grandma of Oliver and Willow, dear sister of Elaine, sister-in-law of Frank also auntie of Andrew, Rebecca and Rachel. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 21st January at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s pcc. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ethel Nairey

On 29th December 2019, peacefully at home. Ethel aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Ron, much loved mother of Stanley, Angela, Ronald and the late Paul, dear mother-in-law of Angela, treasured grandma/nan of James, Harrison and the late Joshua also a dearly loved sister of Robert. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 20th January at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Eccles

On 3rd January 2020, peacefully at Hollymount Care Home, Blackburn. Mary aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph, much loved mother of Ivy, dear mother-in-law of John, dearly loved gran of Michael, Paul and Scott also a dear auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 20th January at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, 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

Pamela Buck

On 5th January 2020, peacefully in hospital. Pam aged 68 years. Beloved wife of William, much loved mum of David, dear mother-in-law of Lesley, dearly loved grandma of Henri, Jack, Harvey and Madison also a dear friend of Brenda and Dennis. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 17th January at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. 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

Carol Aspden

On 11th December 2019, in Leighton Hospital, Crewe. Carol aged 63 years. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Thursday, 16th January at 2.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joan Otley

(nee Barry) On Monday, 6th January 2020, peacefully in St. Catherine’s Hospice, Preston, with her family by her side. Joan, aged 92 years. The beloved wife of the late John, much loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Barbara, David and Dorothy, Brian and Denise, Carol and John, Susan and Lorraine, Beverley and Alf, Paul and Nicky, Pauline and Mark. A proud nan to sixteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren, a loving sister to Olwyn, Jeanette and the late Peter also a much loved sister-in-law, auntie, cousin and a good friend to many. Joan will be sadly missed by…

Robert Taylor (Bob)

On 5th January 2020, peacefully in hospital. Bob aged 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, much loved dad of Robert, Janet and Michael, dearly loved grandad of Matthew, John, Catherine, Andrew, Nicola, Luke and Ruby also a treasured great-grandad. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 14th January at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Derwent Hall. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Edna Whalley

On 4th January 2020, peacefully at Sandy Brook House, Lower Darwen and formerly of Sandon Street, Darwen. Edna aged 91 years. A much loved auntie and sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 13th January at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alan Edgar Bingham

Formerly of Cranberry Lane, Darwen. Devoted husband of the late Wilhelmina (Wim), father of Roger, Philip, Heather and Stephen and grandfather of Christine and Ffion. Passed away peacefully aged 90 years on Boxing Day (26th December 2019) at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. Funeral service and burial at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, 10th January at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Hilary Anne Brooke

On 22nd December 2019, Hilary aged 82 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 10th January at 11.30 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. tel 01254 873290