Obituaries – Page 95

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

Mabel Monks

On 6th April 2018, peacefully in hospital. Mabel aged 94 years. A service in Ainsworth’s Chapel of Rest, Church Bank Street, Darwen on Friday, 13th April at 2 p.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Ellen Briggs (Nellie)

nee Grear On 5th April 2018, peacefully in her sleep at Oldfield House Care Home, Darwen. Nellie aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of David and Leslie, dear mother-in-law of Derrill and Sandra also a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Tuesday, 17th April at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Oldfield House Care Home, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Beverley Josephine Yates

On 4th April 2018, in hospital. Bev aged 64 years. A much loved wife, mum, Mother-in-law, grandma and sister. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 16th April at 3.45 p.m. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for Cancer Research Uk. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Michael George Charnock (Mick)

Headteacher at Greenlands Community Primary School On 15th March 2018, peacefully at home. Mick aged 59 years. Dearly loved son of the late George and Jean. Funeral Service at Carleton Crematorium on Monday, 16th April at 12.30 p.m. Donations in memory of Mick may be sent for Greenlands Community Primary School. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irene Connor

On 31st March 2018, in hospital. Irene aged 66 years. Beloved wife of Frank. Irene will be missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 12th April 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