Sheila Mary Chadwick

nee Burns On 3rd June 2018, suddenly at home.  Sheila aged 62 years.  Beloved wife of Ian, much loved mum of Karen also a dear mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend of many.  R.I.P.  Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 22nd June at 10 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington.  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

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Joan Eden (Joanne)

On 5th June 2018, suddenly at home.  Joan aged 87 years.  Beloved wife of the late James.  Requiem Mass in St Alban’s Church, Blackburn on Monday, 18th June at 9.45 a.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery.  Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Daniel Albert Pomfret (Danny)

On 2nd June 2018, suddenly at home. Danny aged 42 years. Much loved son of Lucinda (Cinnie) and the late Bill, dearly loved dad of Finley also a dear brother of Ged. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 15th June at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Children’s Teenage Cancer Trust Fund (Ward 84). (Cheques payable to RMCH Charity). c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Neil Lee Nicolson (Cal)

On 6th June 2018, peacefully in hospital. Cal aged 66 years. Much loved partner of Robin also a dear friend and brother. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 14th June at 10.45 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290  

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John Aspinall (Jack)

On 24th May 2018, peacefully in hospital. John aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Nellie, much loved dad of Carole and Susan, dearly loved grandad of Jane, Emma, Richard and Christopher, treasured great-grandad of Bradley also dear brother of Betty. A service in St Stephen’s Church, Little Harwood on Wednesday, 13th June at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Pendle Community Hospital. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen, BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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Desmond Michael Doherty

On 2nd June 2018, peacefully in St James’ House, Darwen.  Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 13th June at 10 a.m.  Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Joseph James Henry Cradock

On 28th May 2018, Joseph became a diamond in the sky. Treasured son of Sophie and Ben also a very much loved brother of Charlie and Jacob. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, please always know how loved you are. A service in St Barnabas’ Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 12th June at 1 p.m. will be followed by committal at Pleasington Crematorium.  (Adults only please). Donations in memory of Joseph may be made via Sophie’s Facebook page or via Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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John James Frodsham

On 4th June 2018, peacefully at home.  John aged 78 years.  Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

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Bessie Fish

On 31st May 2018, peacefully in hospital. Bessie aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Will, much loved mother of Bill and David also a dear auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 11th June at 10.45 a.m. 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

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Reece Bevan

On 26th May 2018, peacefully in hospital. Reece aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Jane, much loved father of Reece and Gary also a dearly loved grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 8th June at 11.30 a.m. 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

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