Obituaries – Page 98

Robert Pickup

On 15th January 2018, suddenly at home. Bob aged 65 years. Dearly loved brother of Tom, Hilda and the late Jim, dear brother-in-law of Valerie and Frank also a dear uncle. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 29th January at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Rossendale Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Bowcock

On 7th January 2018, peacefully in hospital. Jimmy aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Florence, much loved dad of Beverley & Mark, dear grandad of Andrew, Lindsay, Lucy and Thomas also cherished great-grandad of James. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 19th January at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Kathleen Mary Baldwin

On Christmas Eve 2017, peacefully in hospital. Kathleen aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mum of Mark and Ian, dear mother-in-law of Liz, dearly loved grandma of Carly, Matthew, Jessica and Melissa. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Edward’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 12th January at 11 a.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for St Edward’s Church, Darwen. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Maureen Milligan

nee Smith On 3rd January 2018, suddenly at home. Maureen aged 65 years. Beloved wife of Jimmy, much loved mum of Emma, Julie and Andrew also a dearly loved mother-in-law, nan, great-nan, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 11th January at 10 a.m. No flowers please, but if desired donations may be sent for either The British Heart Foundation or Macmillan Cancer Support. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Irving Singleton

On New Years Eve 2017, peacefully in hospital. Irving aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Shaun, Kathryn and Paul, dear father-in-law of Karen and Paul also dearly loved grandad of Sam, Sarah Jane and Jason. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 10th January at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the North West Air Ambulance. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Bernard Robert Stevens (Bob)

On 27th December 2017, suddenly. Bob aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Vivienne, much loved dad of Justine and Damien, dear father-in-law of Lee and Kathryn, dearly loved grandad of Rebecca, Andrew, Charlotte, Lucy and Daniel also a dear brother of Peter. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday, 10th January at 12.15 p.m. No black please by request. 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

Thomas Ollerton (Tom)

On Christmas Day 2017, peacefully at Haydock Nursing Home, Blackburn. Tom aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of John and Catherine also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad, brother and uncle. A service in St Anne’s Church, Turton on Monday, 8th January at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for either St Catherine’s Hospice or The Alzheimer’s Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Robert Sydney Graves (Bob)

On 9th December 2017, suddenly at home. Bob aged 63 years. Much loved dad of Leon, Carley and Lewis, dearly loved grandad of Cameron and Abby, dear brother of Peter and the late Raymond and David also a special friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 21st December at 1.30 p.m. (Colourful or casual clothing if so desired). Family flowers only please all enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Pickup (Jim)

On 10th December 2017, suddenly in hospital. Jim aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Rose, much loved dad of Jackie, Janet, Rosie, Linda, Wendy and Heather also a dearly loved father-in-law, umpa, great-umpa, brother and uncle. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 20th December at 12 noon, 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

Kenneth Francis Lowe (Ken)

On 6th December 2017, peacefully at his son’s home. Ken aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Kath, much loved dad of Sarah and Chris, dear father-in-law of Ed and Emma also dearly loved grandad of Matthew, Millie and Oscar. A service in St James’ Church, Over Darwen on Tuesday, 19th December at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the R.N.L.I. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290