Obituaries – Page 8

Stephen Kitchin

On 9th May 2024, in hospital. Stephen, aged 70 years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 20th May at 10.30 a.m. followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Patrick Cosgrove

On 3rd May 2024, peacefully at home. John, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Teresa, much loved dad of Neil, Ciaren, Cormac and the late John and Garret, dear father-in-law of Cathy and Debra also dearly loved grandad of Cameron, Oscar, Amy, Nathan, Caolan and Orla. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 16th May 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 Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Horace Edward Toolis

On 1st May 2024, at home. Horace, aged 99 years. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 15th May at 12 noon, will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Maureen White

On 25th April 2024, suddenly at home. Maureen of Mount Pleasant Farm. Beloved wife of Charles, much loved mum of Paul, Steven and Helen also a dearly loved grandma. A service in The Whitehall Hotel, Darwen on Tuesday, 14th May at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. We will then proceed back to The Whitehall Hotel for refreshments. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The Dogs Trust. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Anne Hodkinson

(nee Clayton) On 29th April 2024, passed away peacefully at Oldfield House Residential Care Home, Darwen. Patricia, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin, much loved sister of Chris and the late Eileen, also a much loved and treasured auntie and friend of many. Pat will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 13th May at 12 noon, will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in memory of Pat may be sent for Macmillan Nurses. c/o…

Renee Isherwood

On 22nd April 2024, peacefully at Branch Court Care Home, Blackburn. Renee, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Denis. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 10th May at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Alzheimer’s UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Henry Wright

On 25th April 2024, peacefully at Birch Hall Care Home, Darwen. Jim, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Ellen. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium o Thursday, 9th May at 10.30 a.m. Enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Marian Edith Ainsworth

On 25th April 2024, peacefully at Branch Court Care Home, Blackburn. Marian, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Michael and Judith, dear mother-in-law of Sarita and the late John, dearly loved granny of Rachel, Emily, Rebecca and Jonathan also a dear sister of Margaret. A service in Trinity United Reformed Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen on Thursday, 9th May at 1.45 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street,…

William Eric Proctor (Billy)

On 23rd April 2024, in hospital. Billy, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Loraine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 8th May at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Graham Alan Robinson

On 22nd April 2024, suddenly in hospital. Graham, aged 37 years. Beloved son of Allan and Shirley. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th May at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290