Obituaries – Page 97

Margaret Worthington

nee Howarth On 7th February 2018, peacefully at Church View Nursing Home, Accrington and formerly of Darwen. Margaret aged 77 years. Much loved mum of Joanne and Lisa, dear mother-in-law of David, dearly loved nan of Lucy, Katie and Max also a dear sister and a good friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 16th February at 3.45 p.m. 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

Margaret Longland

nee Brogan On 1st February 2018, peacefully in hospital. Margaret aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Sidney, much loved mum of Barbara and Michael, dearly loved grandma of Lee, Rebecca and Laura also a treasured great-grandma. R.I.P. A service in St Hubert’s Church, Great Harwood on Friday, 16th February at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The British Lung Foundation. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Steven Jolley

On 1st February 2018, suddenly at home. Stan aged 57 years. A dear brother of nine. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 15th February at 11.30 a.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

Elizabeth King (Betty)

On 29th January 2018, peacefully in hospital. Betty aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Leo, much loved mum of Malcolm, Louise, Jim, Sue and the late Neil, Lesley and Paul also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday 12th February at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Leukaemia Research. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Anne McKenzie Conway

On 2nd February 2018, peacefully in hospital and surrounded by all her loving family. Anne aged 76 years. Beloved wife of James, much loved mother of Karen and Suzanne also a dearly loved nan, great-nan, sister and auntie. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Monday, 12th February at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Bridget Bogdanovich

On 28th January 2018, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Bridget aged 84 years. Much loved mum of Janice, Milenko, Maureen, Robert and the late Raymond and Kevin, dear mother-in-law of Glenn, Maria, Ninyoman and Pauline, also a dearly loved gran, sister and auntie. R.I.P. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 9th February at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Dementia UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Maureen Proudlove

nee Davey On 23rd January 2018, peacefully at Thorncliffe Nursing Home, Darwen. Maureen aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Graham, Diane, Jill and Peter also dearly loved granny of Danielle and Andrew. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 2nd February at 3.45 p.m. 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

Muriel Yates

On 16th January 2018, in hospital. Muriel aged 86 years. A service in Spring Vale Methodist Church, Darwen on Friday, 2nd February at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Bolton NHS Royal Haematology Endowment Fund. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter Frederick Johnson

On 23rd January 2018, suddenly at home. Peter aged 70 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, much loved dad of Sharon, dear father-in-law of Paul, dearly loved grandad of Bethany also a dear brother of Elizabeth. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 1st February at 3.45 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 Emily Marsden

On Sunday, 21st January 2018, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Margaret aged 86 years. Loved sister of Beryl and Ronnie, sister-in-law of Bob and Barbara also aunty of Deborah, Nigel and Gary. In memory we see her just the same, As long as we live we’ll treasure her name; Deep in our hearts she is living yet, We loved her too dearly to ever forget. At rest. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 1st February at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be…