Obituaries – Page 85

Elizabeth McKenna (Betty)

On 4th May 2019, in hospital. Betty aged 68 years. Beloved wife of the late Hugh, also a much loved mum, nana & sister. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 16th May at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Patricia Norah Shorrock (Trish)

On 26th April 2019, suddenly at home. Trish aged 70 years. Beloved wife of John, much loved mum of Angela, Andrew and Anthony, treasured nan of Holly, Danielle and Luke also a dear sister of Kathleen, Margaret and their families. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Tuesday, 14th May at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest, or if preferred donations may be sent for Derian House Children’s Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Valerie Towers

On 21st April 2019, suddenly at home. Val aged 72 years. Much loved mum of Becky and Ben also a treasured grandma of Sofia. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 13th May at 3 p.m. Please wear something blue. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Derek Dyson

On 24th April 2019, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen. Derek aged 93 years. A much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 13th May 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 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