Obituaries – Page 93

James Holden Almond

On 10th May 2018, peacefully at Oldfield House Residential Home, Darwen. Jim aged 89 years. Dearly loved son of the late Sarah Jane and John also a much loved brother and uncle. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Tuesday, 15th May at 3 p.m. will be followed by interment at St Paul’s Churchyard, Hoddlesden. Family flowers only please, but of desired donations may be sent for Oldfield House Residential Home, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. 01254 873290

Jean Kay

nee Walsh On 3rd May 2018, peacefully in hospital. Jean aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Walmsley Proctor, much loved mother of John and Barbara also dear grandma of Heather, Denis, Maxine, Caroline and Lucy. A graveside service will take place at Darwen Eastern Cemetery on Monday 14th May at 12 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Mary Chapman

On 24th April 2018, peacefully in hospital. Mary aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, much loved mum of Sheila, dear mother-in-law of Vince, dearly loved grandma of Jayne and Sarah, treasured great-grandma of Jack, Emily and Lucas also dear sister of Joe and Jane. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 2nd May at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but of 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

Brian Entwistle

On 24th April 2018, peacefully at home. Brian aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Eileen, much loved father of Barbara, Mark, John and Tony, dear father-in-law of Simone and Marie, loving grandad of James, Joe, Sam, Alex, Naomi and Megan also treasured great-grandad of Evie and Leo. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 2nd May 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

Stephen McNulty

On 14th April 2018, Stephen aged 57 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 27th April at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the Sepsis Trust. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Horsfield (Jim)

On 11th April 2018, peacefully in hospital. James aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Vena, much loved dad of Patricia, dear father-in-law of Tony also a dearly loved grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. A service in St Anne’s Church, Turton on Friday, 27th April at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment in the Churchyard. 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

Dr Frederica Esme Chishti (Ricky)

On 9th April 2018, peacefully at her daughter’s home, Derbyshire. Ricky aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Dr. S.M. Chishti, much loved mum of Ahmed, Roxane, Kim and Farhana, dear mother-in-law of Sarah, Barry and Karen, dearly loved granny of nine also a dear sister of Dr. Hamish Kohler. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 26th April 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 Macular Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank…

Irene Walsh

On 16th April 2018, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice after a long illness. Irene aged 74 years. Beloved wife of David, much loved mum of Julie and the late Mark, dear mother-in-law of Gareth and Tina, step-mother of Maxine and her partner Luigi, treasured grandma of Natalie, Rebecca, Sophie, Josh, Emily, Lewis and Alex, cherished great-grandma of Chloe, Kaitlyn and Tia also dear sister of Alan and sister-in-law of Sue. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 23rd April at 12.15 p.m. No black attire by request. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for…

Donald Hunter

On 13th April 2018, peacefully in hospital. Donald aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Jeanne. Donald will be missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 20th April at 10 a.m. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Dorothy Harwood

nee Townley On 7th April 2018, peacefully at Acorn House Care Home, Blackburn and formerly of Park Road, Darwen. Dorothy the beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of the late John and Ann, dear sister of Margaret and John also a dear auntie. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 18th April at 12 noon, will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290