Obituaries – Page 89

James Buck

On 15th October 2018, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. James aged 76 years. Beloved son of the late Jack and Nancy also a very much loved brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 24th October 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

Margaret Whittle

On 17th October 2018, in hospital. Margaret aged 84 years. Graveside service at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Tuesday, 23rd October at 3 p.m. No flowers please by request, 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

Brian William Wilkinson

On 13th October 2018, in hospital. Brian aged 63 years. Beloved husband of Catherine. Funeral service at Pleasington crematorium on Tuesday, 23rd October at 1.30 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Dogs Trust. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Richard Thomas Briggs

On 8th October 2018, peacefully at home. Richard aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Jennie, much loved father of Janet and Alwyn, dear father-in-law of John also a dearly loved grandad of Matthew and Rachel. A service in St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 19th October at 12.30 p.m. will be followed by a private cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen or the East Lancashire Hospice at Home. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Antonio Aceto (Tony)

Born in Rota Greca, Italy On 28th September 2018, sadly passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Tony aged 76 years. Devoted husband of Brenda, much loved papa of Angelo, Linda and Andreina, dear father-in-law of Shaun also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 16th October at 11 a.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 The Stroke Association. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. …

Patricia Ann May Donnelly (Pat)

On 10th October 2018, peacefully at Thorncliffe Care Home, Darwen. Pat aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Don, much loved mum of Carol and Amanda, dear mother-in-law of Robert and Rob also a dearly loved nan, great-nan, great-great-nan and sister. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Monday, 15th October at 1 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Noel Patrick Cooney

On 27th September 2018, suddenly at home. Noel aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Pat, dearly loved dad of Frances and the late Sean, much loved grandad of Emma, Becki, Daniel and Charlie also treasured great-grandad of Zoe, Leon, John and Bella. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 12th October 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 Shelter. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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.…