Obituaries – Page 92

Gerard Lucas (Gerry)

On 1st July 2018, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice and surrounded by his loving family. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Gerry aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Emily and Daniel, dearly loved son of Dorothy and the late Joshua, loving brother of Cathie, John, Mary and Dorothea. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 9th July at 1.30 p.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 Bank…

Florence McPhail Rice (Flo)

nee McMahon On 23rd June 2018, peacefully at home. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Flo aged 85 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mum of May, Con, Daisy, Tommy, Francis, Robert and the late Harry, dear mother-in-law of Stephen, Lynn, Carole and Becky also loving gran to all her grandchildren. You will be sadly missed by all your family. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 2nd July at 1.30 p.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Violet Fitzpatrick

On 20th June 2018, peacefully in St James’ House, Darwen. Violet aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late James also a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 29th June at 3 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Ainsworth

On 17th June 2018, peacefully in hospital. Dorothy aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Kevin and Alan, dearly loved mother-in-law of Christine and Heather, dearly loved grandma of Kelly, Glenn, Shaun and Darren also a dear great-grandma. Funeral service at Accrington Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th June at 1.40 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Diabetes UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Lucy Walsh

On 8th June 2018, in hospital. Lucy aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Kenneth also a much loved mum and nan. Funeral service a Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 22nd June at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please by request. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

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

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

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

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

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