The Liverpool ECHO has published tributes and funeral notices for 18 people who have recently passed away, continuing a longstanding tradition of honouring loved ones in the local press.
Every day, the ECHO print edition carries tributes and funeral notices for those who have lost a loved one recently, giving families a chance to celebrate lives and pay respects to the health and care teams who looked after them. The announcements also often share information regarding funerals, fundraising and flowers.
The full list of family announcements is available on the Liverpool ECHO section of the partner website funeral-notices.co.uk. Here is a selection of some of the notices published in the paper this week.
George Philip Ashton
George Philip Ashton (Phil) passed away at home on 16th September 2026. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 54 years, Jean. He was Dad to Sue, Christine and Janet, Grandad to Abbie and Nicholas, loving brother of Barbara, brother-in-law to Dot, Ray Shaw and Ray Howard, and father-in-law to Jason. He is mourned by extended family, colleagues, friends and neighbours.
His funeral service will be held at St Mary's West Derby Village on Thursday 8th October at 2.15pm, followed by Anfield Crematorium. All are welcome to join at the Sefton Arms, West Derby afterwards. Family flowers only. Donations to Motor Neurone Disease Association are welcome. All enquiries to Peter Coyne Millennium House, 475 Queens Drive, Liverpool L4 8TY, Tel: 0151-226-7999.
Pamela Ann Barnes
Pamela Ann Barnes (Moore) sadly lost her battle with cancer on Saturday 26th September. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and her loving and devoted husband George. Pam's funeral will take place on Thursday 15th October at 12 noon in Rosemary Chapel at Springwood Crematorium, and then on to Heath Social Club. Pam was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Stephen Raymond Bates
Stephen Raymond Bates passed away peacefully on 20th September 2026. He was a devoted husband to Christine, a much-loved Dad to Amanda, Louise, Stephen, Gary and Janine, a treasured Grandad to Mia, Nicole, Sophie, Lilia, Bonnie, Hallie and Miley, and a cherished Great Grandad to Luca. He was a loving brother to Rodney and Pauline. Stephen was loved by all his family and friends. Forever loved, forever missed and always in our hearts.
Family flowers only, please; donations if desired to RNLI. Service and cremation at Thornton Crematorium on Wednesday 7th October at 11.15am. All enquiries to David Clegg Independent Funeral Service, 77-79 Bridge Road, Litherland, L21 2PA, Tel. 0151 928 6665.
Victoria Louise Bennett
Victoria Louise Bennett (Vicky) passed away suddenly at her home, aged 42 years. She was a much-loved and devoted Mum of Mia and Matthew, and a cherished Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Cousin and Friend. A beautiful, caring person with the kindest and biggest heart.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, 5th October 2026, 1.20pm at Anfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received by Cats Protection. Vicky loved family get-togethers, including Christmas, New Year, Halloween. The notice reads: "How lucky we are to have known someone, who was so hard to say goodbye to." All enquiries c/o R McDougall Co-op Funeralcare, 39 Almonds Green, West Derby, L12 5HP, 0151 226 4433.
Stephen Bligh
Stephen Bligh passed away suddenly and peacefully in hospital on 16th September 2026, aged 69. He was a much-loved husband, Dad, Grandad and great-grandad. The notice says: "We still can't believe you're no longer here. You were so loved by your family, and your loss has left a huge emptiness in all our lives. We will treasure the memories, laughs and special moments forever. You will always be loved, always missed, and never forgotten."
Funeral: Wednesday 7th October 2026, 11.20am at Anfield Crematorium. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to join at The Lingmell Inn, West Derby, L11 1EP. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your chosen charity.
Helen Broadbent
Helen Broadbent sadly passed away at Southport Hospital on 28th September 2026, aged 65 years, surrounded by her family. Helen was a loving mother to Natalie, Adam and Erin, devoted grannie to Ceri-Marie, Adam-Oliver and Mason, great grannie to Keegan and Teddie, and loving sister to Wynne. She was known to all her nieces and nephews as mad auntie Helen. Helen enjoyed her Scottish ancestry and listening to music by Rod Stewart.
A celebration of life for Helen will be held at West Lancashire Crematorium on Thursday 15th October 2026 at 12.30pm. A bag piper will play her favorite tunes on entry to the crematorium and chapel. All enquiries to Southport Funeral Care Independent Funeral Directors, 25-27 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AB, Telephone 01704 547274.
Margaret Ann Clarke
Margaret Ann Clarke (Nee Martin) passed away peacefully on 20th September 2026, aged 89 years. She was a much-loved mum, nan, great-nan, sister and auntie. A funeral mass is to be held at St Margaret Mary RC Church on Friday 9th October 2026 at 2.15pm, followed by a committal at Greenacres, Rainford at 3.45pm. Family flowers only, please, but donations in Margaret's memory to Willow House Dementia Support Centre would be gratefully received via Craven Funeral Directors. All enquiries to Craven Funeral Directors, Broadgreen Road, Liverpool, L13 5SG, Tel: 0151 228 3900.
James Patrick Conway
James Patrick Conway (Jimmy) passed away aged 91 years. He was a much-loved partner to Barbara, and a deeply loved Dad, Step-Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad. He is deeply missed by all his family and friends. Service to take place at Landican Centre Chapel on Wednesday 14th October at 1pm, followed by light refreshments at The Saddle Club, Prenton, CH43 3DB.
Edward Cumming
Edward Cumming sadly passed away on 22nd September 2026, aged 83 years. He is loved and missed by partner Lynn, children Kelly, Darren, Craig and Terry-Ann, and all of his grandchildren. Edward is now back in the arms of his parents and re-united with his brothers. The funeral service will take place on Friday 2nd October 2026 at Anfield Crematorium at 10am. All enquiries to Glentrees Funeral Service, Queens Drive / Lowerson Road L11-8LW, 0151 203 7149.
Robert Cunningham
Robert Cunningham (Bob) passed away on 11th September, aged 68. He will be missed by his partner Debbie; his children Patricia, Christina, and Robert; and his siblings Brian, Sandra, and Angela. He was a kind and generous man who will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
The funeral will take place at Thornton Crematorium, Lydiate Ln, Thornton, Liverpool L23 1TP on 9th October at 11.15am, all welcome. There will be a celebration afterwards at Spaced Out Sefton (formerly The Lathom), 7 Lathom Ave, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 1EB. Family flowers only, but donations to the British Heart Foundation are welcomed.
Isabelle Claire Eardley
Isabelle Claire Eardley, aged 43 years of Prescot, passed away at rest on Saturday 29th August 2026. Service to take place at The Birches Crematorium on Friday 2nd October at 12.30pm. Will all friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired, a donation may be made to Swan Women's Centre in memory of Isabelle. All inquiries and any donations to JOSEPH EDWARDS & SONS, Independent Funeral Directors of 144/146 Crewe Road, Alsager, Tel 01270 882097.
Betty Ellison
Betty Ellison sadly passed away at Southport Hospital on Thursday, 24th September 2026. She was a devoted Mum to Leann. Betty will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and all who knew her. Funeral service and celebration of life to be held at Thornton Garden of Rest Crematorium, Lydiate Lane, Thornton, L23 1TP on Friday 16th October 2026 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only by request, however donations are being gratefully received in Betty's memory for British Heart Foundation. Further enquiries via funeral directors Claire & Wendy at Hope Funeral Care, 5 Church Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0QS, Telephone 01704 616448 or email info@hopefuneralcare.co.uk.
Marguerite Fisher
Marguerite Fisher (nee Munro, Rita) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, aged 89 years. She was reunited with her beloved husband Jimmy and her son Ian. She was a devoted Mum to David, Cathy, James and Trish, and a caring Nan to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rita will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral Mass at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Crosby on Wednesday 14th October at 12.15pm, with cremation following at Thornton Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Sudden Sam. All enquiries to David Clegg Independent Funeral Service, 77-79 Bridge Road, Litherland, L21 2PA, Tel. 0151 928 6665.
Rose Ann Fisher
Rose Ann Fisher passed away peacefully at home, aged 75 years. She was a treasured Grandmother to Joseph and Alex. The funeral service is to take place on Thursday 8th October 2026 at St Edmunds Church, Waterloo at 12.30pm, then Thornton Crematorium at 1.30pm. She was a much-loved grandmother, friend and nurse. Further enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care, 50-52 Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 5SG, Tel: (0151) 924 9530.
William Fitzgerald
William Fitzgerald (Soldier Billy) passed away peacefully in hospital, aged 75 years, surrounded by his family. William will be sadly loved and missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service is to take place on Wednesday 14th October, 12:00 noon at Anfield Crematorium. William will be resting at his family home from Monday 12th October, Dunkeld Close L6. May you rest in eternal peace.
Ronald Forrester
Ronald Forrester (Ronnie) passed away peacefully on 28th September at St Georges Nursing Home, following a brave battle with MND. He was a devoted husband to Pat, loving Dad to Julie, Joanne and Jane, doting Grandad to Amy, Luca, James and Kieran, and dear brother to Alan and Sheila. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at Landican Crematorium, South Chapel, on Wednesday 7th October 2026, at 10.30am. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to MND. All enquiries to Thomas McMullan Funeral Services, The Valley Lodge, Borough Road, Birkenhead, Wirral CH42 9JE, 0151 653 4173.
Pauline Foy
Pauline Foy passed away peacefully aged 70 years. She was the beloved wife of Steve, loving mum to Cara and son-in-law Nick, a dear stepmum to Jen and husband Mike, and adored by their children Jack and Michael. She was a treasured sister-in-law to Ann and Ronnie.
The notice includes the verse: "Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on. Cherished memories never fade because one loved is gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is a memory they live on in our heart." Funeral service to be held at Springwood Crematorium on Monday 5th October 2026 at 12.00 noon. By family request, please wear a pop of colour. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Pauline can be made to Marie Curie Liverpool via justgiving.com/campaign/mariecuriehospiceliverpool. All enquiries to Pearson Collinson Funeral Directors, Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DD, Tel: 0151 722 1514.
Stuart Robert Frith
Stuart Robert Frith died September 16th 2026 peacefully at home, aged 62 years. He was the beloved brother of Elaine, brother-in-law to Clive, and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service at St Nicholas Church Whiston on Tuesday 6th October at 12.30pm, followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support, which people can pass to Elaine. All enquiries to Gornalls Funeral Directors, 3 West Street, Prescot, L34 1LE, 0151 426 6069.
