Obituaries – Page 71

Margaret Mary Hawthornthwaite

(nee Hall) On 26th December 2019, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Margaret aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mum of Jacqueline and the late Stephen, treasured grandma of Ben and Vicki also a dear sister of Theresa. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 9th January at 2.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mabel Dyson

(nee Singleton) On 21st December 2019, peacefully in hospital. Mabel aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek, much loved mum of Christine, dearly loved grandma of Victoria and Christian, cherished great-grandma of Edward and Sebastian. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 9th January at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The East Lancashire Hospice. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gregory Douglas Haworth

On 23rd December 2019, at home. Greg aged 45 years. Beloved son of Marjorie and James, much loved partner of Valerie, special friend of Luke and Cody also a dear nephew and cousin. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 9th January at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Moggies Cat Rescue or Cancer Research UK. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Ashworth

On Christmas Eve 2019, peacefully in hospital. Pat aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Arnold, much loved mum of David and Lynne, dearly loved grandma of David, Lauren, Martyn and Steven also a treasured great-grandma and auntie. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 8th 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 North West Air Ambulance. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joan Agnes Shuttleworth

On 22nd December 2019, in hospital. Agnes aged 77 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 8th January at 10.45 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Keith Mellor

On 20th December 2019, in hospital. Keith aged 69 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th January at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for a charity of your choice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Helen Stott

(nee Harwood) On 18th December 2019, peacefully at home. Helen aged 74 years. Beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mum of Russell and Kellie, dear mother-in-law of Rob also dearly loved grandma of Shannan and Matilda. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Tuesday, 7th January at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Margaret Binns

(nee Shaw) On 16th December 2019, in hospital. Margaret aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Stephen, much loved mum of Elaine, Paula and Jim, dear grandma of Ellen, Ewan and Liam also great-grandma of Thea. You held our hands for a while, But in our hearts forever. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 6th January at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Nurses ( a charity dear to her heart). ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. …

Richard Francis Westhead

On 16th December 2019, peacefully in hospital. Richard aged 98 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret. Richard was well liked and will be missed by all his family and by many. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 6th January at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Flowers and enquires to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michael Anthony Aspden

On 16th December 2019, peacefully at St James’ House Care Home, Darwen. Michael aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Joyce, much loved dad of Michael and David, dear father-in-law of Elaine and Marie, dearly loved grandad of Vicky, Nicola, Marcus and Charlotte also a treasured great-grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 3rd January at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290