Obituaries – Page 77

Brenda Mary Garlick

On 23rd August 2019, in hospital. Brenda aged 79 years. A graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Monday, 9th September at 10.15 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. tel 01254 873290

John Byrne

On 19thAugust 2019, suddenly in hospital. John aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Winifred, much loved father of Tony, Michael and Pauline also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 6thSeptember at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Child Action North West. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Brian Townsend

On 21st August 2019, peacefully in hospital. Brian aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Helene. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 29th August at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Leigh

On 16th August 2019 in hospital. James aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Nina. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 27th August at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Diabetic Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

David Ainsworth

On August 16th, 2019, peacefully in hospital, David aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Marian, much loved father of Judith and Michael, dear father-in-law of John and Sarita, dearly loved grandpa of Rebecca, Rachel, Jonathan and Emily, dear brother of John also brother-in-law of Margaret and Jhansi. A service in Tockholes United Reformed Church on Friday, 23rdAugust at 1pm, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Eunice Fay

On 7thAugust 2019, peacefully at home. Eunice aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Peter, much loved mum of Dominic, dear mother-in-law of Kelly, dearly loved grandma of Matthew, Jack & Danielle, treasured great-grandma of Esmee also dear sister of Pat. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 15thAugust at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. 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

Shaun Francis Pendlebury

On Wednesday, 7 August 2019, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Shaun aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Ann also a dearly loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 15thAugust at 12.15 p.m. 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

David Thompson Pearson (Dave)

On 30thJuly 2019, peacefully at home. Dave aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Bernice, much loved father of Jacqueline and Christopher, dear father-in-law of Ian and Bernadette, dearly loved grandad of Jack, Darrel and Lewis also a dear brother of Murray. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 7thAugust at 12.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Thomas Albert Swarbrick Crook (Tom)

On 23rdJuly 2019, peacefully in hospital. Tom aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Judith, much loved dad of Michelle, dear father-in-law of Michael, dearly loved grandad of James and the late Anthony, dear brother of Sue and the late Loraine also a dear uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 5thAugust at 2.15 p.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

Alexander James Harwood

On 13th July 2019, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, Alex passed away peacefully at Northwood Nursing Home, Blackburn, surrounded by his loving family aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Maureen, dearly loved dad of Jane and Simon, dear father-in-law of Charlie and Janine, treasured gramps of Lydia, Sebastian and Felix also dear brother of Brenda, Robin, Ian and the late Geoffrey. R.I.P. Funeral service at Overdale Crematorium (West Chapel) on Thursday, 1st August at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Autistic Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank…