The Liverpool ECHO has published tributes and funeral notices for 19 people who have recently passed away in Merseyside, including Alfred Bennett, David Anthony Davison and Collette Herbert.
These announcements celebrate the lives of loved ones and pay respect to the health and care teams who looked after them. They also often share information regarding funerals, fundraising and flowers.
Alfred Bennett
Alfred Bennett (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. His funeral will 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 sadly passed away on 1st August. He was Husband to Marian, Dad to Paul and Mark, Father in Law to Gaynor and Vanessa, Grandad to Abbie, Lily and Joe, and Brother to Joan. 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. The family thanked everyone who has already reached out and shown them 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 passed away peacefully aged 87 years. He was a devoted husband of the late Brenda, loving dad to Ian and Elaine, Grandad to Jack, and Great-grandad to Grace, Tommy and Ivy. A funeral service will 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 and further enquiries to M. Rushton Funeral Directors, 100 Marshside Road, Southport, PR9 9TG. Tel: 01704 214118.
Joe Brannigan
Joe Brannigan passed away peacefully on 3 August 2026, aged 89 years. He was a beloved husband to his Bet, loving dad to Teresa, Sheila and Joe, and cherished by his grandchildren Leon, Elisha, Mark, Danny, Amy and great grandchildren Oliver, Fraser, Leilani and Austin. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 3.45pm at 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 and Kynaston Funeral Directors, 12-16 Queen St, Earlestown, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9AX. Phone 01925 223411.
Glad Brimelow
Glad Brimelow (Hurst) was Wife to Bill (who passed away 2018), Mum to John and his wife Deborah, Gran to Alex and Chris, Aunty to Gillian, and Friend to Many. A celebration of Glad's life will be held on Thursday 3rd September at 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 passed away peacefully on 4th August 2026, aged 80 years. She was a devoted Wife to John, Loving Mum to Joanne and Christina, Special Nan to Hayley, Megan and Ruby, and Great Nana to Cody, Roma and Theo. A Funeral Mass will 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 passed away suddenly and tragically, aged 59. Originally from Coventry, he 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 and built a family. 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. The family said his unexpected departure leaves an irreplaceable void. A 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 (Richie) of Burnham-on-Sea, formerly of Liverpool, passed peacefully away on July 21st 2026, aged 61 years. He was a Beloved Brother, Dad, Uncle, Grandad and Great Grandad. 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
John Gordon Davis passed away on 1st August 2026, aged 78 years, of Guilsfield, formerly of the Wirral. He was a beloved son of the late Cyril and Dorothy, and dearly loved brother to the late Hilary. A funeral service will be held 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 and Llanfair Light Railway and the RNLI. Enquiries to RG Peate Funeral Director, Welshpool, Tel 01938 559256.
David Anthony Davison
David Anthony Davison, known as Dave, was involved with the building of many 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. The family request family flowers only, and donations will go equally to Hope House and the RNLI in Flint.
Terence John Ellis
Terence John Ellis (Terry) passed away peacefully and forever will be the loving husband of Maura, dear Dad to Sonia and Laura, and Grandad to David, Saul, Rose and George. 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. The 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 and Tritton Funeral Directors, 46 Mersey View, Brighton-Le-Sands L22 6QB, 0151 931 2002.
Myra Annie Evans
Myra Annie Evans passed away peacefully at Aintree Hospital on Saturday 8th August with her two sons at her bedside. She was a 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. A 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 (Kathy) passed away peacefully at home with her loving family on 14th August 2026, aged 82 years. Reunited with her husband Paddy, she was 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. A Requiem Mass will be held 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 passed away peacefully on 2nd August 2026, aged 67 years, after a short illness. He was a 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. A funeral service will 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 sadly passed away on July 22 2026. She was a beloved mum to Dani, Stephanie and Gabi, and 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, with details to be announced shortly.
Karen Margaret Joy Hazlehurst
Karen Margaret Joy Hazlehurst (née Southworth) (Taliesin / Ho An) passed away peacefully on 12th August 2026. Karen will be very dearly missed by all her family and friends, and 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 (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. A funeral service will take place at Anfield Crematorium on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 2pm, with a 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 (Nee Ellis) passed away peacefully on 31st July 2026, aged 100 years. She was a beloved wife of the late Joseph Stanley, much loved Mother of Harold, Brenda, Roy, Leslie, Joan and Ronald, Nan and Great Nan. A funeral service will 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 0151 489 1212.
Alan Judge
Alan Judge passed away on 2nd August 2026, aged 70 years. He leaves behind Sue, who he shared many years of marriage with and remained friends. Alan was a devoted dad to Bec, father in law to Ian, and a cherished grandad to Elle, Conrad, Byron and Hamish. Alan was one of eight siblings, with his 3 sisters Connie, Carol and Susan, and his 4 brothers Graham, Robbie, Stephen and Brian. The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 20th August 2026 at St Chads Church Kirkby L32-5TH at 11.15am, followed by 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 and share memories of Alan. All enquiries to Glentrees Funeral Service, Queens Drive/Lowerson Road L11-8LW, 0151 203 7149.
