DOROTHY WHITTAKER (nee SOUTHWORTH) Dorothy aged 83 years and formerly of Hunters Lodge, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, died peacefully on Saturday 12th January 2019 at Thorncliffe Residential Home, Darwen. A very much-loved Mum to Coral, John, Wendy, Janine, David and Matthew. Loved Mother-in-law of Sharon and Liz. Treasured Sister of Lynnette and Jeanne, Respected Step-Sister of Joan. Beloved Aunt and Grandma, Dear Wife of the late Raymond, and eldest Daughter of the late Edna and Arthur. Procession leaving Hunters Lodge on Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 2.40pm, prior to a short service at St Anne's RC Church Blackburn at 3pm and a celebration of Dorothy's life and cremation at Pleasington Crematorium at 3.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations to East Lancashire Hospice C/O and further enquiries to Emma Yankey, K.C. Funeral Services, 11 Bridge Street, Darwen. BB3 2AA Tel: 01254 920034