Obituaries – Page 86

Laura Constance Peacock (Connie)

Mrs Connie Peacock of Hilton Road, Darwen passed away peacefully at Hazeldene Care Home on 4th February 2019 aged 102. Connie was the beloved mother to Jeffrey, mother-in-law to Frances, devoted nan to Heather, David, Donna and Emma, great-nan to Hayley, Adam, Megan, Amber and Gabby and great-great-nan to Mason also a dear friend to Eileen, Ann and many others. A thank you to Nightingales Carers for their care over the past years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 15th February at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for North West Air…

Neil Stuart Taylor

On 29th January 2019, suddenly at home. Neil aged 47 years. A much loved son, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington crematorium on Friday, 15th February at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

John William Baron (Jack)

On 4th February 2019, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jack aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Valerie, much loved dad of Wayne, dear father-in-law of Siobhán, dearly loved grandad of Jenny, Shauna, Carla and Cal also a dear brother-in-law of Margaret. A service in Highfield Congregational Church, Darwen on Thursday, 14th February at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No black attire by request. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Betty Crossley

nee Waddicor On 26th January 2019, peacefully at Moorland View Care Home, Darwen, surrounded by her loving family. Betty aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mum of Steven and the late Douglas, dear mother-in-law of Tracey, treasured grandma of Kelly, Kieron, Katie, Tom, Kimberley, Gary and Jordan also a cherished great-grandma and dear sister of Edna. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 6th February at 12.15 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…

Lynn Whalley

nee Middlehurst On 23rd January 2019, suddenly in hospital. Lynn aged 63 years. Beloved wife of Bill, much loved daughter of Teresa and the late Bill, dearly loved mum of Donna, dear mother-in-law of Pete, treasured grandma of Zac, Kira and Hollie also dear sister of David, Bill, Keith, Gary and Andrew. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 5th February at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired 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

Alicja Bozena Malycha

On 11th January 2019, Alicja aged 80 years. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 28th January at 3.45 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA

Daphne Marion Cunningham

nee Robertson On 14th January 2019, peacefully at home. Daphne aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Jim, much loved mum of Roy and Caroline, dearly loved grandma of Ben, Josh, Selene and Callum also dear sister of Neil, Jennifer and the late Colin. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 25th January at 3.45 p.m. Please wear casual attire with no black. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Richard Neil Alexander Chatburn (Ricky)

On 8th January 2019, suddenly, aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Joanne also much loved dad of Russell, Kieran and Neil. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 25th January at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the RSPB. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Pauline Holding

On 2nd January 2019, suddenly, but peacefully at home. Pauline aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mum of Jannette and Tina, dear mother-in-law of Nick and Keith, dearly loved grandma of Joanne, Gillian and Wendy also treasured nana of Liam, Elise and Holly. A service will take place in Highfield Congregational Church, Darwen on Thursday, 17th January at 12 noon. 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

George McClelland

On 5th January 2019, peacefully at home and surrounded by his loving family. George aged 76 years. Beloved partner of Maureen, much loved husband of the late Irene, dearly loved dad of Lynn, Sue and Sandra, dear father-in-law of Matt, John and Neil also a treasured grandad, great-grandad and uncle also George will be sadly missed by Angela, Diane and their families. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 14th January 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 the East Lancashire…