Obituaries – Page 81

David Holden

On 20th April 2019, peacefully at home. David aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Anne, much loved dad of Derek and Ian, dear father-in-law of Sarah, treasured grandad of Anya and Jack, dearly loved brother of John, brother-in-law of Shirley, Donald & Tony also a dear uncle. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Friday, 10th May at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by a private interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Chemotherapy Unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. …

Pauline Helen Gaffney

On 19th April 2019, peacefully at Sandy Brook House Care Home, Darwen with her loving daughters by her side. Pauline aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Pat, much loved mum of Mary, Siobhan, Rachel, Trish, Pat and Martin also a dearly loved grandma. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 3rd May at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please by request, 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

Leneese Young

On 21st April 2019, suddenly at Royal Blackburn Hospital. Leneese aged 65 years. A much loved mum, nan & sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd May at 10.45 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Andrew Graham Carter

On 2nd April 2019, suddenly at home. Andrew aged 50 years. A service in St James’ Church, Lower Darwen on Wednesday, 1st May at 10.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for SUDEP. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joan Ashworth

On 16th April 2019, peacefully at Andrew’s Court, Blackburn. Joan aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack), much loved mum of Elaine, dear mother-in-law of Peter, dearly loved grandma of Christopher and Beth, Stephen and Meera, treasured great-grandma of Martha also a dear sister-in-law, auntie and cousin. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 29th April at 2.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for either St Peter’s pcc or The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. …

David Edwin Lax

On 14th April 2019, in hospital. David aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 26th April at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Darwen Tower Restoration Project. (Cheques payable to Rotary Club of Darwen). c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Norah Ingham

nee Haydock On 11th April 2019, peacefully, Norah aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of John and Bill, dearly loved mother-in-law of Glynne and Sue, treasured grandma of Kea, Stuart and Jennifer also a great-grandma of Noah. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 24th April at 12.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene Kirkham

nee Walmsley On 30th March 2019, suddenly at home. Irene aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, much loved mum of Graham and Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Joyce and Jayne, dearly loved granny of Kimberley, Colin, Summer and Mason also a dear sister of Ted. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 18th April at 3.45 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

Geoffrey Douglas

On 30th March 2019, in hospital. Geoff aged 76 years. Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 18th April at 9.30 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John Michael Leach

On 8th April 2019, in hospital. Michael aged 83 years. A much loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 17th April at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290