Obituaries – Page 74

Thomas O’Brien (Tam)

On 5th November 2019, at The Royal Blackburn Hospital. Tam aged 64 years. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 15th November at 10 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Maud Morris

nee Yates On 2nd November 2019, Maud aged 99 years, of Watery Lane, Darwen. Wife of the late William (Bill) Morris, dearly loved mother of Maureen and beloved sister of Joyce, Pauline and the late Irene. A service will take place at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 12th November at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations would be gratefully received in memory of Maud for the Salvation Army. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Nigel Bannister Kirby

On 31st October 2019, in hospital. Nigel aged 82 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 11th November at 9.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene Oddie

Formerly Morris On 28th October 2019, peacefully at Linden House Care Home, Blackburn. Irene aged 76 years. Much loved mum of Neil, Graham and Roy, dearly loved grandma of Samantha, Chantelle and Daniel also treasured great-grandma of Emma, Gracie, Luke, Elijah, Savannah and Lily. A service in Trinity United Reformed Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen on Friday, 8th November at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by a private family committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either Trinity URC or Dementia UK. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3…

Jack Corran

On 30th October 2019, peacefully in hospital. Jack aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna, much loved father of Graham, David, William and Shelagh also a dearly loved grandad, great-grandad and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 7th November at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Moggies Cat Rescue. ℅ Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Sally Haworth

On 29th September 2019, peacefully in hospital. Sally aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric, much loved mum of Celia, dearly loved nana of Ingabelle, step-mum of Pam, Bryn and Kim also a dear sister of the late Nancy. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Friday, 1st November at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Myasthenia Gravis. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Elsa Aspden

On 18th October 2019, in Thoncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Elsa aged 89 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 29th October at 11.30 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

Christine Henderson Arbuckle

On 12th October 2019, peacefully at home. Christine aged 52 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 2nd October at 12.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margaret Darby (Madge)

On 7th October 2019, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Madge aged 79 years. Dearly loved sister of Doreen, Jean, Bob and the late Mary and Joseph. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 16th October at 10.30 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

Margaret Gettins

On 29th September 2019, peacefully in hospital. Margaret aged 78 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 14th October at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for CRY. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290