Liverpool ECHO tributes: 15 deaths and funeral notices this week
Liverpool ECHO tributes: 15 deaths and funeral notices

Ronald (Ron) May

Ronald John May, born December 16, 1955, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Jeanette, proud father to Vicky and Heather, father-in-law to Dean and Paul, and cherished grandad to Lucy, Ella, Holly, and Sonny. Ron worked for 41 years as a paramedic for the North West Ambulance Service, forging lifelong friendships. A celebration of life will be held at Springwood Crematorium on June 26, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Family flowers only; donations to Clatterbridge Centre, Liverpool. Enquiries: Desmond L Bannon & Sons, 0151 228 2272.

Mary McDonald

Mary McDonald passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, aged 85. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, much-loved mum of Pauline, James, and Kieran, and loving nan to Ruby, Jamie, Flynn, Evie, Ruari, Sam, and Megan. Requiem Mass at St. Pauls and St. Timothy's Church, West Derby, on June 18 at 12:30 PM, followed by interment at West Derby Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Family flowers only; donations to The Brain Tumour Charity or Dementia UK via funeral-notices.co.uk. Enquiries: Richard & Shannon Jenkins, 0151 318 4660.

Anthony Terance McMullen

Anthony Terance McMullen passed away at Paisley Court Care Home aged 68. Son of Anthony and Mary, father of Tony and Jon, brother of Wayne, Tommy, Paul, Kevin, Collette, and Barry. Funeral service on June 18 at St Marks Church, Halewood, at 2 PM, followed by interment at Allerton Cemetery at 3 PM. Donations to Paisley Court Care Home. Enquiries: Desmond L Bannon and Sons, 0151 228 2272.

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Margaret Patricia McVay

Pat McVay (née Cunningham) passed away peacefully at home in Probus on June 5, 2026, aged 89. Born in Liverpool, she was wife of the late Ray, mum to Tim and Rebecca, mother-in-law to Bev and Dale, and Geeps to grandchildren India and Sam. Funeral service on July 1 at 2 PM in Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations to Ella's Memory via memorygiving.com/patmcvay. Enquiries: L. J. Tregunna Funeral Directors, 01872 273568.

David Leslie Miller

David Leslie Miller, reunited with his wife Eileen of over 50 years. Missed by sons Peter and Philip, daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren. Funeral service at All Saints Church, Childwall, on June 29 at 1 PM (arrive 12:30 PM).

Brian Moore

Brian Moore, loving husband of the late Pauline Moore, beloved dad to Joanne and Neil, wonderful grandad to Colby and Eleri. Donations to Woodlands Hospice. Enquiries: Graham Clegg Funeral Services, 0151 520 3330.

Jasmine Mursell

Jasmine Mursell passed away on May 25, 2026, aged 96. Funeral on June 24 at 11 AM in Landican Centre Chapel. Family flowers only; donations to The Dogs Trust. Enquiries: Williams and Bell, 0151 677 5057.

Susan Paraskeva

Susan Paraskeva (Freeland), beloved mother of Crystal, Stefan, and Joshua, and their partners. Sister of Carol and the late Paul. The Lord is your Shepherd, at rest now.

Bernadette Shackley

Bernadette Shackley (née Mulrooney) passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, aged 85. Beloved wife of Brian, treasured mum of Brian, Michael, and John, mother-in-law of Gail, Wendy, and Jacqueline. Funeral service on June 29 at 9:45 AM in St Teresa's Church, followed by burial at Thornton Cemetery at 11 AM. Family flowers only; donations to St Joseph's Hospice. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, 263 2791.

Joanna Jane Smith

Jo Smith passed away peacefully aged 90. Dearly loved mother to Mark, Richard, Janine, and Jason. Funeral service on June 24 at 10:30 AM at Thornton Crematorium. Donations to St Joseph's Hospice. Enquiries: Co-operative Funeralcare, 0151 924 9530.

May Suffield

May Suffield (née Harrison) passed away on June 8, 2026, aged 98. Much-loved wife of the late Bert, loving mother of Ron, Anne, Chris, Stephen, Sheila, Cathy, Helen, and Clare. Requiem Mass at Holy Apostles and Martyrs Church, Wallasey, on July 9 at 12 noon, followed by interment at Frankby Cemetery at 1:30 PM. Family flowers only; donations to Claire House. Enquiries: Kenna and Turner, 0151 638 4444.

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Philip Martin Sweeney

Philip Martin Sweeney passed away on May 25, 2026, aged 56. A free spirit with a love of art and music, dearly missed by his mum Geraldine and family. Funeral service at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel, on June 25 at 2:30 PM. Family flowers only; donations to Mayfield Court. Enquiries: Debbie Bennett Funeral Directors, 0151 426 3131.

Michael Owen Swift

Michael Owen Swift passed away at Llandudno Hospital on May 29, 2026, aged 82. Brother of Helen and the late Barbara, uncle to Chris and Steve. Born in St Helens, retired to Deganwy in 2003. Service at Colwyn Bay Crematorium on June 22 at 2:45 PM. Enquiries: Dewi Glyn Jones Funeral Directors, 01492 544797.

William Harold Thwaite

William Harold Thwaite, born June 25, 1940, passed away on June 7, 2026, at Arrowe Park Hospital. Loving son of Bill and Annie, brother to Anne and Janet, uncle to Joanne and Jonathan, great-uncle to Mia. Funeral service on July 1 at 1:30 PM at Landican Crematorium South Chapel. Family flowers only; donations to Autism Angels UK or Maggies Wirral. Wear red if possible. Enquiries: John W Griffith & Son Ltd, 0151 638 5528.

Mary Wilson

Mary Wilson passed away on May 27, 2026, aged 84. Reunited with her parents and sister Eileen. Much-loved sister to John, Hannah, and George, and cherished aunt. Funeral at St Anthony of Padua on June 26 at 1:45 PM. Donations to Claire House. Enquiries: Leadbetter & Murphy, 0151 733 3323.