Obituaries – Page 74

Patricia Sandra Hoad

On 16th December 2019, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice, Blackburn. Sandra aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Bob, much loved mother of Stewart, dear mother-in-law of Geraldine also dearly loved grandma of Matthew and Sadie. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 30th December at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, 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

David James Gregson

On 17th December 2019, peacefully in hospital. David aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Lynn and Lee, dear father-in-law of Andre and Catherine, dearly loved grandad of Madison, Arnold and Ada also dear brother of Ian and Rodney. David will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 30th December at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Heartbeat NWCC. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Suzanne Lesley Catherine Walsh

On 12th December 2019, suddenly at home. Sue aged 55 years. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 27th December at 9.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. R.I.P. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Colin Haworth

On 13th December 2019, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice, Blackburn. Colin aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Linda also a much loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 24th December (Christmas Eve) at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Tess Jackson

On 5th December 2019, suddenly at home. Tess aged 33 years. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Friday, 20th December at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Edna May Bury

On 12th December 2019, peacefully in Sandy Brook House, Lower Darwen. Edna aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Friday, 20th December at 10.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Roland Grisedale (Roly)

On 8th December 2019, peacefully in Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Roly aged 95 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 19th December at 10.45 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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