Obituaries – Page 99

Christopher Holden (Chris)

On 9th December 2017, peacefully in hospital. Chris aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Alison, cherished dad of Helen and Heather, dear father-in-law of Chris and Dan, devoted and fun loving grandad of Zeke and Isabel also much loved brother of Tom, Dave, Steve, Phil and the late Bernard and Gerard and their families. A Thanksgiving Service will take place on Monday 18th December at 12 noon at Feniscowles Methodist Church, Blackburn. No flowers please by request, but if desired donations may be sent for either the Chemotherapy Unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital or the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral…

Marie Agnes Yates

nee Daley On 2nd December 2017, peacefully in hospital. Marie aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, best friend of Gerald, dearly loved mum of the late Marie also a dear grandma and great-grandma. R.I.P. A service in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 15th December at 1 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 Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Peter Walmsley

On 5th December 2017, suddenly in hospital. Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church. Peter aged 81 years. Much loved husband of the late Eileen, dearly loved dad of Stephen, Jeanette, Anthony and Lee also a dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. R.I.P. Peter will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Requiem Mass at St Edward’s Catholic Church, Darwen on Friday, 15th December at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s…

Florence Josephine Bentley (Flo)

On 7th December 2017, peacefully at Moorland View Residential Home, Darwen. Flo aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Leonard, much loved mum of Ian and Brian, dear mother-in-law of Pat and Susan, dearly loved grandma of Ryan and Cindy, Nicola and Jason Courtney and Jeremy, Lisa and Michael also a treasured great-grandma, auntie and friend. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 14th December 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

Dorothy Longworth

nee Nuttall On 1st December 2017, peacefully in St James’ House, Darwen and formerly of Feniscliffe. Dorothy aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, mother of Duncan, mother-in-law of Joan also grandma of Gemma and Ryan. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 14th December 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

Christopher Gerald Atherton

On 1st December 2017, suddenly in hospital. Chris aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Angela also a dearly loved dad and grandad. Chris will be missed by all his family and friends. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 12th December at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. 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

Leonard George Sharples (Len)

On 29th November 2017, peacefully in hospital. Len aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Andrew, dear father-in-law of Karen, dearly loved grandad of Alice and Emma also dear brother of Stuart and his partner Lynn. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 8th December at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for The PSP Association (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Thomas Biddulph

On 23rd November 2017, peacefully at St James’ House, Darwen. Tom aged 84 years. Much loved dad of Nigel, Christopher and Caroline, dear father-in-law of David, dearly loved grandad of Holly also a dear friend to many. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 8th December at 10.45 a.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

Robert Wright (Bob)

On 23rd November 2017, peacefully at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, Blackburn. Bob aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of John and Linda, dear father-in-law of John and Tina also dearly loved grandad of Dylan, Bethany and Rebecca. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Wednesday, 6th December at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Prostate Cancer UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Martin Harry Gooden

On 25th November 2017, peacefully in the East Lancashire Hospice. Martin aged 73 years. Very much loved husband of Kath, dearly loved dad of Melanie, dear father-in-law of Paul, treasured grandad of Noah and Nellie also a dear brother. R.I.P. Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Blackburn on Monday, 4th December at 1.30 p.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery. No flowers please by request, 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