Obituaries – Page 76

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

Derek West

On Thursday, 3rd October 2019, peacefully in hospital with his niece by his side. Derek aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce also much loved uncle of Jessica. Reposing in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen where flowers will be received or donations in memory of Derek may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 11th October at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. All Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Luke John Fisher

On 24th September 2019, suddenly following a car accident. Luke aged 33 years. Beloved son of Pete and Barbara, much loved grandson of Jessie and the late Joan and Gordon. A service at Accrington Crematorium on Friday, 11th October at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Mind. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ian Robert Hibbert

On 29th September 2019, in hospital. Ian aged 73 years. Loving partner of Yvonne, dearly loved dad of Jacqueline and Stephen, dear father-in-law of Terry, treasured grandad of Louise, cherished great-grandad of Lee-James, Harry and Lily, dear brother of Susan and Ann, dear brother-in-law of Gordon and Keith also dear uncle of Tracey, David, Andrew and Rebecca. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 9th October at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Injured Jockeys Fund. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290