Twice a week we uphold our long-standing tradition of publishing tributes to loved ones
Alfred Bennett, David Anthony Davison, Collette Herbert
Alfred Bennett, David Anthony Davison, Collette Herbert
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Announcing the death 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 notices published in the paper this week.
Alfred Bennett
Alfred Bennett
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(Beno) Passed away peacefully on 8th August 2026, aged 61 years. Alfie will be dearly missed and forever loved by all his family and friends. Funeral to be held at Anfield Crematorium on Tuesday 25th August at 10.40am. All enquiries to Thompsons Funeral Services Tel: 0151 9330202.
Philip Bond
Philip Bond
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Sadly passed away on 1st August. Husband to Marian, Dad to Paul and Mark, Father in Law to Gaynor and Vanessa, Grandad to Abbie, Lily and Joe. Brother to Joan. For those who knew Phil and would like to join us in saying goodbye, his funeral will take place on Thursday 27th August at 12.40pm at Anfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please by request donations can be made in lieu to The British Heart Foundation in Phil's memory. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out and shown us so much kindness and support. Rest in peace Phil, you will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Desmond L Bannon and Sons 1 Halewood Road Gateacre Liverpool L25 3PH Tel 0151 428 3885.
Derek Henry Bowyer
Derek Henry Bowyer
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Peacefully aged 87 years. Devoted husband of the late Brenda. Loving dad to Ian and Elaine. Grandad to Jack & Great-grandad to Grace, Tommy & Ivy. Funeral service to take place at Southport Crematorium on Friday 4th September at 12 noon. Family flowers only by request. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research UK. Donations & further enquiries please to M. Rushton Funeral Directors, 100 Marshside Road, Southport, PR9 9TG. Tel: 01704 214118
Joe Brannigan
Joe Brannigan
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In loving memory of Joe Brannigan It is with heavy hearts that we share the news, Joe Brannigan, passed away peacefully on 3 August 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved husband to his Bet. Loving dad to Teresa, Sheila and Joe. Cherished and very much loved by his grandchildren Leon, Elisha, Mark, Danny, Amy and great grandchildren Oliver, Fraser, Leilani and Austin. He will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. The funeral service will take place on: Tuesday 25 August 2026, 3.45pm, Greenacre Rainford Park, Blindfoot Road, Rainford, Saint Helens WA11 7HX. Following the service friends and family are invited to: Alder Root Golf Club, Alder Root Ln, Winwick, Warrington WA2 8RZ. All who knew and loved him are warmly welcome to come and celebrate his life. Any enquiries to: Merrony & Kynaston Funeral Directors, 12-16 Queen St, Earlestown, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9AX. Phone 01925 223411
Glad Brimelow
Glad Brimelow
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(Hurst) Wife to Bill (who passed away 2018) Mum to John and his wife Deborah. Gran to Alex and Chris. Aunty to Gillian. Friend to Many. A celebration of Glad's life to be held on Thursday 3rd September 12noon at Leyland Road Methodist Church, Southport, PR9 9JQ. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made in lieu if so desired, to Queenscourt Hospice, Pancreatic Cancer UK, or Young Lives vs Cancer. These can be made at https://gladbrimelow.muchloved.com/ All enquiries to Joanne at Massam and Marshall Independent Funeral Directors, Manchester Rd, Southport, PR9 9BD. 01704 549222
Joan Campbell
Joan Campbell
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4th August 2026. Peacefully aged 80 years. Devoted Wife to John. Loving Mum to Joanne and Christina. Special Nan to Hayley, Megan and Ruby. Great Nana to Cody, Roma and Theo. Joan will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Mass to be held on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at St John's The Evangelist Church, Fountains Road at 10:30am followed by interment at Ford Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Breast Cancer Now. All enquiries to Peter Coyne Funeral Service: 134-140 Stanley Road, Kirkdale, L5 7QQ TEL 0151 207 0222.
Derek Corrigan
Derek Corrigan
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In Loving Memory of Derek Corrigan It is with deep heartbreak that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Derek, aged 59. Originally from Coventry, Derek leaves behind cherished memories of growing up with his family, with happy times spent on Sovereign Road, Earlsdon, and later Oldfield Road, Chapelfields. He later moved to the Wirral, where he settled down, built a beautiful family of his own, and created a life filled with love, laughter, and lasting devotion. He was a loved Son, a devoted and deeply loved Husband, a proud and loving Dad, a cherished Bro and Uncle, a doting Grandad, and a wonderful Brother and Father in law. His unexpected departure leaves an irreplaceable void. We are completely heartbroken by this sudden loss, but his legacy of love lives on in the family he adored. Our Family Chain is Broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The links shall join again. Rest in Peace Our Dearest Derek xxx Funeral Service will take place at 11am on Friday 28th August at St Joseph's Church Upton (CH49 6LL) onto Landican Cemetery.
Richard Crewe
Richard Crewe
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(Richie) of Burnham-on-Sea, formerly of Liverpool, passed peacefully away on July 21st 2026, aged 61 years. Beloved Brother, Dad, Uncle, Grandad and Great Grandad. He will be sadly missed. The Funeral service takes place at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Friday August 14th at 4.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Alcoholics Anonymous may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk or sent to Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors, 9 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AE
John Gordon Davis
1st August 2026 aged 78 years of Guilsfield, formerly of the Wirral. Beloved son of the late Cyril and Dorothy. Dearly loved brother to the late Hilary. A much loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral service at Welshpool Catholic Church on Friday 4th September at 11am, followed by private interment. Family flowers only. Any donations given in memory will be gratefully received for The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway and the RNLI. Enquiries please to RG Peate Funeral Director, Welshpool, Tel 01938 559256.
David Anthony Davison
David Anthony Davison
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It's with great sadness to announce the passing of our father Dave Davison. Dave was involved with the building of many of homes in the Liverpool and surrounding areas. Born in the Old Swan and married to Vera Williams of Toxteth. Together they had three children Tracey, Russell and Neil. The service is an open service and will be held at Chester Crematorium, Blacon CH1 5BB on Tuesday 25th August at 10am. Our wishes are for family flowers only and donations will go equally to Hope House and the RNLI in Flint.
Terence John Ellis
Terence John Ellis
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Terry passed away peacefully and forever will be the loving husband of Maura, dear Dad to Sonia & Laura and Grandad to David, Saul, Rose & George. Will be sadly missed by all including extended family & friends. Terry's Requiem Mass will be held at St William of York on Thursday 27th August at 12.15pm, followed by the committal at Thornton Crematorium at 1.30pm Family have respectfully requested family flowers only, however donations if wished in Terry's memory will be gratefully received for the benefit of St Joseph's Hospice. Any further enquiries, C/O McCallum & Tritton - Funeral Directors 46 Mersey View Brighton-Le-Sands L22 6QB 0151 931 2002
Myra Annie Evans
Passed away peacefully at Aintree Hospital on Saturday 8th August with her two sons at her bedside. Loving wife of the late David Evans, loved mother of Andy and Bryan, mother-in-law of Fiona and Janneke, grandmother of Joni, Emma, Robbie, Marieke, Mirren, Brendan and great-grandmother of Bruce. Will be missed by family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Clubmoor Presbyterian Church at 11.00am on Monday August 24th followed by cremation at Anfield Crematorium. All welcome back to The Sandon, Oakfield Road from 1.15pm. Family flowers only please but donations if you wish to Children First and GalGael Trust. Any enquiries to: Peter Coyne Funeral Service, 475 Queens Drive, L4 8TY. Tel: 0151 226 7999
Kathleen Foley
Kathleen Foley
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(Kathy) 14th August 2026 Peacefully at home with her loving family, aged 82 years. Reunited with her husband Paddy, a much loved mum of John, Janet, Paula and Kerryann, a loving nan to Carl, Catherine, Casey, Bradley, James, Millie and Pippa, great-nana to Finley, Jaxon, Lennon, Penny and Sonny, a loved sister of Mary and Brian (deceased), a dear mother-in-law to Helen, Ronnie, Mark and Sam (her Sam), and a dear auntie to all her nieces and nephews. Requiem Mass at St. Ambrose Church, Heathgate Avenue, Speke, L24 7RS on Friday 4th September at 12 noon. Followed by cremation in the Rosemary Chapel, Springwood Crematorium at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to be made to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries c/o Richard and Shannon Jenkins Family Funeral Directors 3 Allerton Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 1LG Tel: 0151 318 1660
Seán Christopher Garrett
Seán Christopher Garrett
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2 August 2026, aged 67 years. The world feels quieter without Seán who passed away peacefully on 2nd August after a short illness. Loving father to Abigail, Bethany and Clara, cherished brother to Mike. A treasured friend to Jennifer and so many more, and a great cornerstone of his community through his work with The George Garrett Archive. Seán embraced life with warmth, curiosity and a love for music and culture. He will be remembered for his wicked sense of humour and deep love of Liverpool, as well as his knack to make every space he entered instantly brighter. Reunited with parents Jean and John, brother Andy and baby sister Elizabeth where no doubt they'll be enjoying his gift of the gab. Funeral service to be held at the Unitarian Church on Ullet Road on 26th August at 12 noon, followed by a committal at Springwood Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Micah Liverpool Food Bank. All enquiries c/o Richard and Shannon Jenkins Family Funeral Directors 3 Allerton Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 1LG Tel: 0151 318 1660
Maddie Grant
Maddie Grant
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Sadly passed away July 22 2026. Beloved mum to Dani Stephanie and Gabi. Nana to Alfie and Joseph. A non attending cremation will be held the morning of August 19 2026. A celebration of Maddie's life will take place soon afterwards the details to be announced shortly. Loved and missed.
Karen Margaret Joy Hazlehurst
Karen Margaret Joy Hazlehurst
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(née Southworth) (Taliesin / Ho An ) Passed away peacefully on 12th August 2026. Karen will be very dearly missed by all her family and friends. Karen also leaves behind her partner Stephen. Family and friends to meet at Landican Crematorium Centre Chapel on Friday 4th September 2026 at 10am for her funeral service. Karen's request was that everyone attending her celebration of life is to wear a splash of colour, if they wish. Donations in memory of Karen are being collected for Wirral Hospice St. Johns. Dallingers Independent Funeral Directors have been entrusted with Karen's funeral arrangements. All donations and enquiries to Dallingers Independent Funeral Directors 103 Brighton Street, Wallasey, CH44 6QL 0151- 637 1000
Collette Herbert
Collette Herbert
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(Nee Orr) (formerly O'Conner) Passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on 2nd August 2026. She will be deeply missed by everyone who loved her especially her husband Mel and her loving family. Funeral service to take place at Anfield Crematorium Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 2pm. Reception to follow at Joey Orrs, 449 Rice Lane, L9 8AP. Family flowers only, donations to MND Association. All enquiries to Coyne Brothers, L11 2SH 0151 226 0123
Joan Hewitt
Joan Hewitt
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(Nee Ellis) Passed away peacefully on 31st July 2026 aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Stanley. Much loved Mother of Harold, Brenda, Roy, Leslie, Joan and Ronald. Nan and Great Nan. Funeral service to take place at St Georges Church Huyton on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 10.15am, followed by Interment at Knowsley Cemetery, Foxes Bank Lane. All enquiries to: Craven Funeral Directors 132 Liverpool Road L36 3RG, Tel-01514891212
Alan Judge
It is with great sadness that the family of the Late Alan Judge have asked us to announce his passing and funeral arrangements. Please feel free to share. Alan Judge 2nd August 2026 Aged 70 years He leaves behind Sue, who he shared many years of marriage & remained friends. Alan was a devoted dad to Bec. Father in law to Ian. A cherished grandad to Elle, Conrad, Byron & Hamish. Alan was one of eight siblings, his 3 sisters Connie, Carol and Susan, his 4 brothers Graham, Robbie, Stephen and Brian. Alan will be very sadly missed and forever loved by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 20th August 2026. St Chads Church Kirkby L32-5TH at 11.15am Followed to St Helens Crematorium WA10-6DF at 12.30pm After the service the family welcome you to join them at the Howard Kendall Suite L3-0AN to celebrate & share memories of Alan. Nil Statis Nisi Optimum. Rest in Peace Alan All enquires to Glentrees Funeral Service. Queens Drive/Lowerson Road L11-8LW 0151 203 7149