The Liverpool ECHO has published tributes and funeral notices for 16 Merseyside residents this week, upholding the long-standing tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones in the local press. The notices provide an opportunity for families to celebrate the lives of those who have died and to 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.
Tributes and Services
George Appleton passed away on 2nd August 2026, aged 90 years. He was a beloved husband of Mary, Dad to Sue and Ian, and Grandad to Jack, Erin and Tom. His funeral service will be held at Springwood Crematorium on Friday August 21st at 11:30 a.m. Family flowers only, with donations to Dementia UK if desired.
Howard Blower (Howie) passed away suddenly at home, aged 68 years. He was a devoted husband to Lyn, father to Lyndsey, Karl, and Craig, and a treasured grandfather. His funeral service takes place on Friday 14th August 2026 at St Joseph's Church, Blundellsands at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at Thornton Crematorium. Donations are accepted for the British Heart Foundation.
William Breaks died on 31st July 2026, aged 86 years. He was reunited with his beloved wife Martha. A graveside service will take place at Knowsley Cemetery on Thursday 20th August at 11.00am.
Further Notices
Margaret Brown (Peggy), aged 87 years, will be remembered at a Funeral Mass at St Patrick's Church, Liverpool 8 on Tuesday 25th August at 12pm. Donations are being received for Alzheimer's Society.
Marie Butler (Roberts) will have a Requiem Mass on Monday 17th August at St John's Church (Kirkdale), followed by cremation at Anfield Crematorium.
The Reverend Simon Chesters died on July 20th aged 59. A service of thanksgiving will be held on Friday 21st August 2026 at St Mark's Church, Lache cum Saltney, Chester, and will be livestreamed.
Elaine Dorothy Cliffe passed away suddenly in hospital aged 76 years. Her funeral service takes place on Thursday 20th August 2026 at Anfield Crematorium at 2pm. Donations to Joeys Legacy Rescue And Rehoming.
Susan Connolly (Sue) passed away peacefully at Woodlands Hospice on 1st August 2026. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday 14th August 2026 at GreenAcres Ceremonial Park, Rainford. Donations for Woodlands Hospice.
More Tributes
Linda Anne Durrant passed away surrounded by her family on 7th August 2026. A service to celebrate her life will take place at St. Marie's Roman Catholic Church, Southport on Friday 11th September 2026 at 12 noon. Donations are being received for Queenscourt Hospice.
Julie Florence (Kay) sadly passed away on 31st July 2026 at home. A celebration of her life will be held at West Lancashire Crematorium on Tuesday 18th August 2026, followed by interment at Duke Street Cemetery, Southport. Donations for MND Association.
William George, former Circuit Judge, passed away at the age of 81. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Sandra Mabel Green passed away peacefully in hospital aged 80 years. Funeral service at Springwood Crematorium on Monday 17th August at 1.30pm.
George Gordon Griffiths passed away peacefully aged 91 years. Funeral service at Springwood Crematorium on Monday 17th August 2026 at 10.30am. Donations to The Seafarers Charity.
David John passed away peacefully on Monday 3rd August 2026, aged 80 years. Funeral service at Southport Crematorium on Thursday 27th August 2026 at 12 noon. Donations to British Red Cross.
Veronica Kendall (Ronnie) passed away on 28th July 2026, aged 74. Her final farewell will take place on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at St Paul's Church, Spring Grove, followed by committal at Springwood Crematorium. Donations for Cancer Research UK.
Ronald Kynaston, previously of Warren Road, Crosby, passed away peacefully aged 94 years. Funeral service at Christ Church, Waterloo on Thursday 27th August at 1pm. Donations to British Heart Foundation or St Joseph's Hospice.
