Obituaries – Page 73

Frances Wallace Rice Hughes

On 5th December 2019, in hospital. Frances aged 75 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th December at 1.30 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Hazel Smith

(nee Davidson) Born 16.8.1933 – Died 5.12.2019 At her personal request Hazel had a direct cremation. She was the much loved wife and best friend of Jim, proud mum of Graham and his wife Jane, sister-in-law to the late Brian, his widow Kath and auntie to Councillor David and cousin to Ann, Paul and Nigel. Hazel was born in Manchester and came to Darwen age 11. She attended Avondale Girls School, married Jim in 1955 and for 20 years ran ‘Hazels’ Ladies Fashion/Drapery Shop on Bolton Road before moving to Knowlesly Road in 1974. In total she lived in…

John Fenton Gardiner

On 30th November 2019, in hospital. John aged 73 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 12th December at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Edith Rosina Matilda Forbes (Rose)

On 1st December 2019, peacefully at Northwood Care Home, Blackburn. Rose aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Gordon, much loved mum of Colin, dearly loved grandma of Mat and Kate also a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Thursday, 12th December at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Christie Hospital. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ethel Stevenson

On 21st November 2019, peacefully in hospital with her family by her side. Ethel aged 93 years. Much loved mum of Brent, dear mother-in-law of of Karen, dearly loved nana of Daniel, James and Jen also treasured great-nana of Harry and Oliver. A graveside service will take place at Burnley Cemetery on Monday, 2nd December at 2 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Pendleside Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joyce May Waddicor

(nee Moorcroft) On 16th November 2019, peacefully at Northwood Care Home, Blackburn. Joyce aged 86 years. Much loved mother of Pat and Alan also a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great-great grandma. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 29th November at 2.15 p.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

Luke Mark Noone

It is with heavy, heavy hearts that we announce, Our Luke sadly passed away on Wednesday, 6th November 2019 aged 21 years. Beloved son of Anne-Marie, much loved brother of Keeley, Carlton, Joseph, Jack and Kye also a dearly loved nephew, grandson, uncle, cousin and best friend. Rest in peace from your loving family. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th November at 2.15 p.m. Donations in memory of Luke may be sent for either Street Life or Mind. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Paul Robert Darby

On 12th November 2019, in hospital surrounded by his loving family and in his sister’s arms. Paul aged 49 years. Dearly loved son of Bob & Ann, loving dad of Owen and Toby, treasured brother of Stuart and Catherine also a much loved uncle, nephew and cousin. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Monday, 25th November 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 East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brenda Kershaw

On 12th November 2019, peacefully at Oldfield House, Darwen. Brenda aged 89 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 21st November at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Moggies Cat Rescue. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gwendoline Bolton (Gwen)

On 9th November 2019, peacefully at the East Lancashire Hospice, Blackburn. Gwen aged 77 years. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 20th November at 12 noon, will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either the East Lancashire Hospice or Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. tel 01254 873290