Walter Bannister (Bert)

On 7th July 2024, peacefully at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn.  Bert, aged 90 years.  Beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved dad of Eileen, John, Patricia and Graham, dear father-in-law of Gary, Ann and Claire, dearly loved grandad of Edward, Rose, Danielle, Patrick, Lauren, Lucy and Fraser, treasured great-grandad of William also a much loved friend.  A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 6th August at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen.  BB3 3HA.  Tel 01254 873290

On 7th July 2024, peacefully at Old Gates Nursing Home, Blackburn.  Bert, aged 90 years.  Beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved dad of Eileen, John, Patricia and Graham, dear father-in-law of Gary, Ann and Claire, dearly loved grandad of Edward, Rose, Danielle, Patrick, Lauren, Lucy and Fraser, treasured great-grandad of William also a much loved friend.  A service in Central United Reformed Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 6th August at 1 p.m. will be followed by cremation at Pleasington.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind.  c/o Edwin Ainsworth Funeral…