The Liverpool ECHO has published 13 death notices and funeral announcements this week, honouring individuals including William Arthur Bessant, who passed away peacefully at age 97, and Abergail Jean Hodgson, who died on her 74th birthday. The notices, published in the print edition and on funeral-notices.co.uk, provide details of funeral services, family tributes, and charitable donations.
William Arthur Bessant
William Bessant, known as Bill, died peacefully on 6 June 2026 at age 97. He was the beloved husband of Eileen, father of Mark and Paul, and grandfather of Laura and Adam. A funeral service will be held at Springwood Crematorium (Myrtle Chapel) on 24 June 2026 at 2:15pm, followed by refreshments at The Elephant. Family flowers only, with donations to the Alzheimer's Society. Enquiries to Thomas Porter & Sons.
Veronica Bowman
Veronica (Vera) Bowman passed away peacefully at home with her family. She was the wife of Les, mother of Kevin (deceased), William, and Sarah, and grandmother to Emily, Michael, and Lewis. A funeral service will be held at St. Columba R/C Church on 1 July at 11am, with committal at St. Helen's Crematorium at 12pm. Refreshments at Prescot Cables FC. Enquiries to Debbie Bennett Funeral Directors.
Rosemary Carroll
Rosemary (Rose) Carroll died peacefully at St Nicholas Care Home, Netherton, on 31 May 2026, aged 91. She was the wife of the late Joseph, mother of Joe, Donna, Debbie, and Linda, and grandmother. Service and cremation at Thornton Crematorium on 26 June at 11:15am. Family flowers only, donations to the Alzheimer's Society. Enquiries to Stephen Cain Independent Funeral Service.
Darren Connolly
Darren Connolly died suddenly at age 55. A Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmen Church on 24 June at 1:30pm, followed by cremation at Springwood Crematorium. Flowers and enquiries to Craven Funeral Service.
Mary Bernadette Cullen
Mary Cullen died peacefully at Abbotsbury Care Centre on 21 May 2026, aged 91. Funeral on 23 June at Thornton Crematorium at 1:30pm. Family flowers only, donations to Dementia UK. Enquiries to Thompsons Funeral Services.
Elsie Deane
Elsie (Casey) Deane, much-loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died. Funeral service at St Cleopas Church on 17 June at 1pm, followed by interment at Allerton Cemetery. Enquiries to Richard & Shannon Jenkins Family Funeral Directors.
Barrie William Evans
Barrie (Bill) Evans died surrounded by loved ones on 7 June 2026, aged 81. He was a husband to Eileen, father of six, and grandfather of 15. A Service of Thanksgiving on 20 June at Christ Church, Aughton, with refreshments. Family flowers only, donations to Christ Church Aughton. Enquiries to Graham J Clegg Funeral Services.
Teresa Everett
Teresa Everett died peacefully on 4 June 2026, aged 98. She was reunited with her husband Ran. Service on 23 June at Anfield Crematorium at 10:40am. Family flowers only, donations to Dementia UK. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare.
Catherine Foody
Catherine (Connor) (Kitty) Foody died peacefully at home on 6 June 2026. She was the mother of David, Paul, Marie, Kevin, and Joan. Funeral service at Blessed Sacrament Church on 22 June at 11:15am, followed by cremation at Anfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, refreshments at BRNESC club.
Joseph Haughey
Joseph (Joe) Haughey died suddenly at home on 21 May 2026, aged 71. He was the partner of Jene for 50 years, one of seven siblings. Funeral service at Springwood Crematorium on 23 June at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Pearson Collinson Funeral Services.
Abergail Jean Hodgson
Abergail Jean Hodgson, known as Jean or Abi, died peacefully on her 74th birthday, 23 May 2026. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and aunt. Funeral Mass on 23 June at St Michael & All Angels Church, Kirkby, followed by interment at Kirkdale Cemetery. Enquiries to Coyne Brothers Funeral Directors.
Joyce Lee
Joyce Lee died peacefully on 29 May 2026, aged 79. She was a sister to Barb and Jan. Funeral service on 3 July at West Lancashire Crematorium at 1:30pm. Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimer's Research UK and The Lewy Body Society. Enquiries to Graham J Clegg Funeral Services.
Alexander Lloyd
Alexander Lloyd, born 25 June 1953, died 27 May 2026 at age 72. He was a husband, father, and grandfather. Funeral on 25 June at St Helens Crematorium at 10:30am, followed by a celebration at the RAFA Club, Huyton. Family flowers only, donations to the British Heart Foundation.
