Obituaries – Page 88

Peter Blezard

On 29th September 2018, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Peter aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Susan, much loved dad of Damon and Adam, dear father-in-law of Elaine and Nichola, proud grandad of Samuel, John-Luc and Elle, dear son-in-law of Elsie and Vic, dear brother-in-law of Keith and Ann also uncle to Mathew and Philip. A service in Bolton Road United Reformed Church, Darwen on Thursday, 11th October at 11.45 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church…

Christopher Terry Stanford (Chris)

On 2nd October 2018, peacefully at home. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Chris aged 45 years. Beloved hub of Carol, dearly loved son of Eunice and the late Terence, much loved brother of Pete, Rick, Martin, James, Andrew and Diana, dear brother-in-law of Carrie, Angie, Sharon, Lisa and Sophie, dear dad of John and Christopher also a treasured nephew of Pearl. Chris will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 9th October at 10 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers…

Lois Webb

nee Duckworth, formerly Wild On 9th September 2018, in hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Lois aged 86 years. Beloved and loving wife of the late David, devoted mother of Lynda, Gillian, Noel and Terence, loving mother-in-law of Bernard, Jolanta and Jackie, dear step-mother of Leslie and Diane also a cherished grandma, great-grandma, dear sister of Pauline and the late Colin, sister-in-law of Colin and Pearl also a dear auntie to her many nephews and nieces. Lois will be missed by all her family and friends. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 3rd October at 2.15 p.m.…

Frank Grime

On 20th September 2018, in hospital. Frank aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Brenda also a much loved dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 2nd October at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but of desired donations may be sent for North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Joan Bradshaw

nee Marsden On 6th September 2018, peacefully at home. Joan aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, much loved mum of Graham and Michael also dear sister of Tom and Jack. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 19th September at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The National Osteoporosis Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Uriel Elizabeth Martin-Casey

On 4th September 2018, suddenly at home. Uriel aged 51 years. Beloved wife of Dave and the late Arthur also a much loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen onWednesday, 19th September at 10 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please, but if desired donations may be sent for CAFOD. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ronald Keith Cronshaw (Keith)

On Saturday, 25th August 2018, peacefully, after a short illness borne with courage and fortitude and faith, surrounded by his family at home. Keith loved husband of Linda, very much loved dad of Zoë and Simon, father-in-law of Rob, beloved grandad of Mia and Kai also a much loved brother, nephew and held in great affection by his nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. A service of Thanksgiving for Keith’s life is to be held at St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Blackburn on Friday, 14th September at 2.15 p.m. followed by a private family cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but…

Ronald (Ron) Ainsworth

On 26th August 2018, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Ron aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of June and Brian also dearly loved grandad of Alex, Eva, Mark and Kacey. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 6th September at 2.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Peter’s Church. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Colin George Baxter

On 29th August 2018, peacefully at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn, surrounded by his loving family. Colin aged 66 years, much loved dad of Carly, dearly loved grandad of Rowan, Eden, Phoebe, Erin and Eli, dear brother of Walt, Ian, Jean and the late Geoff and Clifford also a dear uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 6th September at 10.45 a.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

John (Jack) Haworth

On 15th August 2018, peacefully at Dovedale Court, Care Home, Preston. Jack aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Enid, dear brother of Mary, brother–in-law of the late Alan also a dearly loved uncle, great-uncle and dear friend to many. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Friday, 24th August at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. 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