Gordon Craig
On 7th July 2024, in hospital. Gordon, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Elaine also a dear dad of Emma and the late Martin. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Thursday, 8th August at 12 noon, followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St James’ pcc. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Eli Tattersall
On 29th July 2024, peacefully at his home. Eli, aged 73 years. Dear husband of Gillian. A graveside service and interment will take place at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden on Wednesday, 7th Augst at 2 p.m. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Walter Bannister (Bert)
On 7th July 2024, peacefully at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn. Bert, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved dad of Eileen, John, Patricia and Graham, dear father-in-law of Gary, Ann and Claire, dearly loved grandad of Edward, Rose, Danielle, Patrick, Lauren, Lucy and Fraser, treasured great-grandad of William also a much loved friend. A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 6th August at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral…
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Gordon Mitchell
On 6th July 2024, peacefully at home. Gordon, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Sheila. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Friday, 2nd August at 12.30 p.m. An unattended cremation will take place at a later date. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be set for Cancer Research UK. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Susan Mary Holden
(nee Trickett) On 15th July 2024, peacefully at Old Gate Nursing Home, Blackburn. Susan, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Jeff, much loved mother of Nick, dear mother-in-law of Catriona, also dearly loved sister of Joan and the late Marian. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 31st July at 11.30 a.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The Alzheimer’s Society or The East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Laura Ann Young
On 3rd July 2024, Laura passed away suddenly aged 46 years. Wife of Rhys also a dearly loved mum. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 29th July at 11.15 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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John Sweeney
On 12th July 2024,peacefully in the Royal Blackburn Hospital. John, aged 67 years. Husband of the late Angelina. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Saturday, 27th July at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Eileen Barton
On 14th July 2024, in hospital. Eileen, aged 68 years. Beloved wife of Keith. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 26th July at 12.45 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for The MS Society. c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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Irene Ridehalgh
On 4th July 2024, suddenly at home. Irene, aged 63 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 17th July at 11.15 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290
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