'Darling' husband among 94 tributes, death and funeral notices this week
Friends and family have paid tribute to loved ones lost in recent weeks
Announcing the passing of a loved one in the local press is a long-standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements.
Every day the ECHO print edition carries tributes and funeral notices for those who have lost a loved one recently and our condolences go out to all.
It gives people a chance to celebrate the lives of loved ones and pay respects to the health and care teams who looked after them. The announcements also often share information regarding funerals, fundraising and flowers.
You can see the full list of family announcements by visiting the Liverpool ECHO section of our partner website funeral-notices.co.uk. Here is a selection of some of the 80 notices published in the paper over the last week.
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George Muldoon
4th May 2023 George died peacefully at home, surrounded by his devoted family. Reunited with his beloved wife Anne and all his loved ones. A loving father to Maria, Kevin, Kerryanne, Lisa, Michael and daughter in law Laura. Devoted grandad to Shay and Max. Dear brother, brother in law, uncle and friend to all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at St. Margaret Mary's Church, Pilch Lane, Liverpool L14 on Wednesday 24th May at 12 noon. Followed by cremation at Springwood Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Mez Foundation # 16 or Upper Gastrointestinal Team at Whiston Hospital. Rest in peace dad.
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Patricia Muldoon
7th May 2023 Sitting here thinking about how much I miss you Patsy, but the bond we had will remain strong in my heart. I miss you sis. Love Barbara xx Patsy we will remember all the funny hilarious stories you told us over the years, especially on our Saturdays together. We will miss you. Loving Nieces and Nephews Joanne, Dellisa, Jamie and Andrew xxxx
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Andrew John Murgatroyd
Andrew John Murgatroyd Aged 47. Died suddenly but peacefully at home. Loving son to John & Andrea (now reunited). Brother to Janine, brother in law to Chris, Uncle to Euan, Luke & Jessica. One in a million, Funeral 23rd May 11am West Lancashire Crematorium. All Enquiries to MLS Funeral Aughton 01695 424888 Family Flowers only. Donations in lieu to Epilepsy Society
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Colette Murphy
Peacefully in hospital aged 85 years. Loving wife to the late Bob Murphy. Devoted mother of sons Kevin, Paul, Chris and Adrian. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Mass at St Gregory's Church, Lydiate on Tuesday May 30th 2023 at 10:30am followed by committal at Thornton Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired for C.A.F.O.D All further enquiries c/o Andrew Roughley Independent Funeral Directors 13-14 Central Square Maghull. L31 0AE. Tel: 0151 433 8820.
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Ann Murphy
Peacefully in hospital aged 92 years. Much loved mum of George, Jimmy, Paul, Susan and Jackie. Loving mother in law of Barbara, Lynn and Dee, loved her by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Amy will be missed and long remembered by all her loving family. Funeral Service to be held on Friday 26th at St Helens Crematorium at 10am. All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare, 16 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby. Tel: 0151-548-2908.
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Paul Murrell
God saw you getting weary, a cure was not to be. He put his arms around you and whispered come to me. Goodnight God bless Paul love & miss you always. Sister in law Gina, Paul, Michael, Chris & Sophie xxx
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Paul Francis Murrell
Aged 70 years. Devoted Husband to Jacquie. Adored Father of Vikki, Laura and Adam. Cherished Grandfather of Thomas. Loved Brother of Aidan and Ray. Paul will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Agnes Church, Huyton on Monday 22nd May 2023 at 12pm, followed by a cremation at Springwood Crematorium. All enquiries to Debbie Bennett Funeral Directors, 31 High Street, Prescot, L34 6HE. Telephone 0151 426 3131 option 1.
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Paul Francis Murrell
My darling Paul (Hone). You were the love of my life, and made me laugh every day. Never a day went by without telling me you loved me. I hope now you will know now I loved you more. I have the best memories anyone could ever have. For all those times you stood by me For all the joy you brought to my life For all the wrong that you made right For every dream you made come true For all the love I found in you You're the one who held me up, never let me fall You're the one who saw me through, through it all You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn't speak You were my eyes when I couldn't see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn't reach You gave me faith 'cause you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me. I will be lost without you, forever heartbroken. GNGB Your Jacq.xxxx
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Paul Francis Murrell
Dear Dad – Grandad As we look back over time we find ourselves wondering. Did we remember to thank you enough for all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides, to help and support us, to celebrate our successes, to understand our problems and accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, the value of hard work, good judgment. Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you for the sacrifices you made, to let us have the very best? And for the simple things like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our gratitude enough for all the things you did, we're thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us. You were our world. GNGB Vikki, Laura Adam, Thomas and families. xxxx
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Catherine (nee Flannery) Myles (Kay)
(Kay) (Nee Flannery) April 25th 2023, peacefully at home aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Daniel (Deceased), much loved mum of Gillian, Colin, Philip, Barry and Tony, devoted nan of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Forever in our hearts. Funeral service at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Seaforth on Thursday 25th May at 10.00am. Interment following at Thornton Garden of Rest. All enquiries to: David Clegg Independent Funeral Service, 77 – 79 Bridge Road, Litherland, L21 2PA. Tel 0151 928 6665.
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Barbara Irene Northover (nee Reeves)
(Nee Reeves) 4th May 2023 aged 84 years. Funeral service will be held at St Anne Stanley Church on Friday 26th May at 1.30pm followed by a committal at Springwood Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only but donations in favour of Cancer Research UK would be gratefully received. All enquiries to Craven Funeral Directors, Broad Green Road, Liverpool, L13 5SG. Tel 0151 228 3900.
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Neil O'Callaghan
O'CALLAGHAN Neil Died suddenly on 6/4/2023 will be sadly missed by his heartbroken Mum and Dad, Irene and Brendan, Sisters Joanne and Claire and Brother-in-law Gregg. Those we love don't walk away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved and missed and very dear. Goodnight Son X 39 Almonds Green West Derby L12 5HP 0151 226 4433
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Fred Harman Outhwaite
Fred died peacefully in Arrowe Park Hospital on 30th April aged 88 with his loving family around him. Fred, beloved husband to Pat and devoted dad to Helen and Paula. Much loved grandad to Rebecca, Isobel and Madelyn. Much loved brother to Doreen, Derek and Kathleen. Cremation to be held at Landican Crematorium, Wirral, on Friday 26th May 2023 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. Greatly missed and forever loved. All enquiries c/o Thomas McMullan Funeral Services The Valley Lodge Funeral Home Borough Road, Birkenhead CH42 9JE, Tel: 0151 653 4173
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James Russell (Russ) Owens
(Russ) Passed away peacefully at Willowbrook Hospice, Aged 63 Years. Cherished Son of Patsy & Sam, Devoted Husband to Lisbeth, Adored Dad of Nick & Jack, Much loved Brother to Jodie, Jan, John, Nicky and Jamie. Russ will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. A Funeral Service will be held at Prescot Parish Church on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 at 2:30pm, followed by a cremation service at Greenacres, Rainford. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Willowbrook Hospice. Russ's family would like to thank all the staff at Whiston Hospital, Walton Centre, Clatterbridge Centre, Liverpool and Willowbrook Hospice for their care and compassion whilst caring for Russ. All enquiries to Debbie Bennett Funeral Directors, 31 High Street, Prescot, L34 6HE. Telephone 0151 426 3131 option 1.
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Iris Park (nee Sutton)
(nee Sutton) Passed away peacefully on Saturday 29th April 2023 surrounded by her family. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved Mum to Elaine, Jason, Martin and Claire and a devoted Grandma and Great-Grandma. Service to take place at West Lancashire Crematorium on Thursday 25th May 2023 at 10.00. Family flowers only. Donations are being gratefully received for Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to H. Johnson & Sons, 147 Roe Lane, Southport. Tel. 01704 227067.
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Lawrence Petford
Aged 50 years, passed away on 16th May peacefully at Southport Hospital surrounded by his family. Much loved son of Tim and the late Sheila and supportive brother of Kevin. Lawrence will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service and celebration of his life to be held on Wednesday 24th May 2023 at Southport Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired are being gratefully received in lieu of flowers in memory of Lawrence to The British Diabetic Association. online below or Care of Southport Funeral Care 25/27 Shakespeare Street, Southport PR8 5AB Telephone 01704 547274
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Isabelle (nee Dempsey) Pinnington (Bella)
(BELLA) (nee Dempsey ) 6th May 2023 After a long battle with Parkinson's, passed away peacefully at home, aged 87 years, surrounded by her loving family, now reunited with her loved ones and after 52 years her darling son David. Bella will be missed by loving husband Danny and her children Stephen, Angela, Diane and Carlene. Her daughter in law and sons in law. Also her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Service at St Teresa's Church Norris Green at 09.45 on Tuesday 23rd May followed by cremation at Anfield. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Marie Curie STARS. All enquiries to Peter Coyne 475 Queens Drive Liverpool L4 8TY Isabelle will be resting at home from Sunday 21st May.
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Joseph Ronald ('Ron') Proffitt
('Ron') 4th May 2023 Aged 90 years Beloved husband of Kate. Loving Dad to David, Ian, Lynn and Phil. Much loved grandad to Luke, Natasha, Emma, Hayley, Anthony, Morgan, Michael and Ben. Great Grandad of Rowan Jessie. Ron will be missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Southport on Thursday 25th May at 11:00am followed by a committal at Southport Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations are being gratefully received for British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Howard's Funeral Directors, 1-5 Roe Lane, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9DR. Telephone: 01704 500086.
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Andrew Jonathan (known as Andy) Prole
(Known as Andy) From Southport Passed away peacefully on Sunday 9th April 2023 at home aged 65 years. A beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Southport Crematorium on Thursday 25th May 2023 at 10.00am. Family flowers only please, but the family are gratefully receiving donations for OXFAM. Forever in our hearts. Further enquiries please to Moisters Funeralcare, 25a Sefton Street, Southport, PR8 6SG Telephone number 01704 501501.
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Annie Cecilia (Nancy) Redman
(Nancy) 26th April 2023 Aged 90 years Devoted wife of the late John. Much loved mum to Dave and John. Nancy will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Service at Thornton Crematorium, Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 11:15am. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations are being gratefully received for the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Graham J Clegg Funeral Services, 7 Dover Road, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 5JB. Telephone: 0151 520 3330.
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Ann (nee Kearney) Reynolds (Nancy)
(Nancy) (Née Kearney) 6th May 2023 Peacefully aged 91 years. Reunited with her loving husband Tommy. A loving mum of Colette, Frank and Grant, a loving nan, great-nan and mother-in-law. Funeral service at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Hedgefield Road, L25 2RW on Monday 22nd May at 11am, followed by cremation at Springwood Crematorium (Rosemary Chapel) at 12 noon. No flowers by request please, donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society via funeral-notices.co.uk All enquiries to Richard & Shannon Jenkins Family Funeral Directors, 3 Allerton Road, L18 1LG. Tel: 0151 318 4660.
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Hugh Riley
Suddenly but peacefully at home aged 94 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Renee, much loved dad of Janis and Michael. Loved and respected father-in-law of Richard and Julie. Loving grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Forever loved and always missed by all his family. Service and Cremation will be held at Anfield Crematorium on Thursday May 25th at 10:40am. Flowers and enquiries to: Peter Coyne Funeral Service, 475 Queens Drive, L4 8TY. Tel: 0151 226 7999.
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Thomas Henry (Tom) Rimmer
(Tom) Passed away peacefully at Southport Hospital Aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Rose. Loving father of Catherine and Amy. Dear grandad of Sophie, Carys, Emily, Connor and Katie. Tom will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service and cremation to take place at West Lancashire Crematorium on Wednesday 31st May at 3pm. This will be followed by a celebration of his life at Fleetwood Hesketh Sports Club, Fylde Road, Southport. The family has thought a splash of red can be worn, to mark his favourite sporting clubs. Family flowers only by request. Donations if so desired can be made to Queenscourt Hospice. Donations and further enquiries please to M.Rushton Funeral Directors, 100 Marshside Road, Southport, PR9 9TG. Tel: 01704 214118
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John William Ryan
Passed away on 14th May 2023. Aged 88 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Mo. Much loved dad of John, Gary and daughter-in-law Carole. Loving grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral to be held on Wednesday 31st May 2023 at Anfield Crematorium at 2pm. Flowers and all enquiries to B Jenkins & Sons 4 Church Road North L15 6TF Email: enquiries@bjenkinsandsons.co.uk
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Ann Smith
Passed away peacefully at home on 1st May 2023. Beloved wife to Ronnie. Much loved mum to David, John and Julie. Devoted nan to her loving grandchildren and great grandchild. Will be sadly missed by family, friends and all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at Anfield Crematorium on 26th May 2023 at 11.20am. Family flowers only please, donations gratefully received in favour of Clatterbridge. All enquiries to be directed to W Craven Funeral Directors, Craven Lodge, Broad Green Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 5SG. Tel 0151 228 3900.
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Robert Stephenson (Bob)
Bob Robert William (Bob) Stephenson, devoted husband to June for 64 years, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday 4th May. For further information please contact Thornalley Funeral Services, Hunstanton Road, Dersingham, Norfolk PE31 6HQ. Donations welcome to the Alzheimer's Society via Thornalley's website.
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Linda Sterling
3rd May 2023 Passed away peacefully after a short illness aged 76 years. Re-united with her Mother, Father, Brother, Sisters, Baby Oates and Guy. Devoted Wife to John. Loving Mum to Tracy and Linda. Special Nan to Daniel, Ryan, Chloe and Lucy. Cherished Great Nan to Aria, Daniel and Jacques. Linda was a much-loved Sister, Auntie and Friend. Will be Deeply missed by everyone and extended family in Belfast. Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 24th May 2023 at Christ Church, Bootle at 2pm. Followed by Cremation at Thornton Crematorium. Then to return to Dunnys Club, L9 1BZ. No flowers please but donations if desired to The Stroke Association or North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Peter Coyne Funeral Directors 134-140 Stanley Road, Kirkdale, L5 7QQ, Tel 0151 207 0222. Linda will be resting at home. 'In Gods Hands'
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Graham Sumner
Aged 77. Passed away very peacefully in Southport Hospital on 3rd May 2023 with family beside him. Son of the late Geoffrey and Mary of Abergele. Dearly loved and devoted husband to the late Vi. He was much loved and will be sadly missed by his brother, sister-in-law, step children, grandchildren and all his nieces and nephews. Following a period of voluntary work as a teacher in Africa, he was a Maths teacher in John Bosco School in Liverpool. He was a lifelong Liverpool FC fan and season ticket holder. Graham's funeral service will be held at Emmanuel's Methodist Church, Derby Street, Ormskirk on Tuesday 30th May at 11.00 followed by cremation at West Lancashire Crematorium at 12 noon. Graham has requested the congregation to wear red in some form. Family flowers only but donations gratefully accepted if desired towards Kidney Cancer UK. All enquiries to Hunters Funeral Directors, 128b Burscough Street, Ormskirk Tel: 01695 572997
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John (Albert) Threlfall
(Albert) Peacefully surrounded by his loving family, aged 89 years. Re-united with his beloved wife Edna. Much loved Dad to Lynn, Diane and Jean (dcd). Loving Grandad to Christopher, Michael, Rachel, Liam and a cherished Great Grandad to Daniel. Albert will be sadly missed by all his loving family and all who knew him. Funeral service and cremation on Monday 22nd May at 13.20 Anfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation. c/o Peter Coyne Funeral Services, 634 Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, L10 9LA. Tel 0151 521 7999.
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Maureen Von Bargen (Fairhurst)
(Fairhurst) To the loveliest sister and sister in law we could ever wish for. Always remembered. Love Jim and Val
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Kenneth William Walker
(Kenny). Kenny passed away aged 75 years surrounded by his loving family. Was devoted and loving husband to Mary and devoted and loving dad to Lynsey and Stephen, father-in-law to David and Lucy and grandfather to Amelia, Jack, Freddie and Sofia. Kenny will be dearly missed by all his friends and family. Funeral service to take place at Anfield Crematorium on Friday 26th May 2023 at 2.40pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Macmillian Cancer Nurses. Kenny will be taking one last journey around his beloved Anfield football stadium en route to Anfield Crematorium. All enquiries to Debbie Bennett Independent Funeral Directors, 10 The Crescent, Bootle L20 ODX where Kenny will be resting.
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Joan Frances Williams
Peacefully in her sleep aged 83 years. Re-united with her beloved husband Jim and her four brothers. Loving mum to Pam and Keith. Cherished nan to Sophie and Stephanie. Joan will be deeply missed by all her loving family, all who knew her and her friends at Emmanuel Church. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday 25th May Emmanuel Church Fazakerley at 14.15 followed by cremation at Anfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please Donations if desired to Woodlands Hospice. All enquiries Peter Coyne 634 Longmoor Lane L10 9LA. Tel : 0151 521 7999.
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