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Current Funerals

WOOD Keith
On 6th September 2026, Keith of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 76 years. Son of the late Vic and Betty Wood, beloved partner of Ann, loving father of Jennie, Kaye, Keith, Emily, Dawn, Victoria and their partners Kev, Stu, Gina, Ben and Ant. A much-loved grandad of Josie, Aiden, Brendan, Eryn, Eithan, Keira, Chester, Farrah and Aston, and a cherished brother of Lynda and the late Christine. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Peter’s Church, Fairfield on Monday 5th October 2026 at 10:30am followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Keith for Windyways Trust or The Donkey Sanctuary may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
TUNNICLIFFE
On 16th September 2026, Dorothy of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Ken, loving mother of Sandra and mother-in-law to David. A much-loved grandma and great grandma. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday 8th October 2026 at 2:45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Dorothy for Cancer Research UK may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
ASHTON Gillian
On 12th September 2026, Gill of Buxton passed away peacefully at Hollin Knowle Care Home, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Brian, loving mother of Carol, mother in law of the late Richard, and a cherished nana of Katie. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Peter’s Church, Fairfield on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Gill for Still Waters may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations **PLEASE NOTE ALL CHEQUES FOR STILL WATERS ARE PAYABLE TO : TRINITY CHURCH BUXTON
NEWSOM Peter
On 7 August 2026, Peter of Buxton passed away at home, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce. He will be greatly missed by all his friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 10:45am. Donations in memory of Peter for British Heart Foundation may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
HOUSTON Sheila
On 1 September 2026, Sheila of Buxton passed away peacefully at Hollin Knowle Care Home, aged 96 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday 21st September 2026 at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sheila for Marie Curie may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online on www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
SPENCER Deborah
On 26th August 2026, Debbie of Buxton passed away peacefully at Ashgate Hospice, aged 72 years. Loving mother of Daniel and Peter, a cherished grandma Buxton of George, Seth and Jack, and a number of adopted grandchildren, and a much-loved sister of Christina. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Committal service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 18th September 2026 at 10:45am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Buxton Methodist Church at 12:30pm. By request of Debbie please wear colourful clothing. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Debbie for Cancer Research UK or Ashgate Hospice may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
SWINN Kevin
On 28th August 2026, Kevin of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 63 years. Beloved husband of Deb, loving step-father of Katy, Zoe and Emma, a cherished grandad, a much-loved brother to Paul, Darren, Tina, Lesley and Tracey, and a special uncle. A special mention to Craig for organising his final football game. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 2:45pm. By request of the family please wear an item of red. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Kevin for The Christie may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
SANNA Mauro
Sadly on 12th August 2026, Mauro passed away unexpectedly aged 53 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday 10th September 2026 at 3:30pm. Donations in memory of Mauro for Air Ambulance may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
CROOK Richard
On 24th August 2026, Richard of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Teresa, loving brother, uncle and godfather. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Anne’s RC Church, Buxton on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 2pm followed by burial at Buxton Cemetery. Flowers are welcome and by request of Richard please wear Hawaiian shirts or one of colour. No black please. Donations in memory of Richard for Blythe House Hospice may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
HEATHCOTE Dorothy nee Butler
Formerly of Harpur Hill, Buxton. Dorothy sadly passed away at The Pavilion Care Home on Wednesday 19th August 2026, aged 96 years. A devoted wife of the late James Heathcote and a loving Mum to the late Robert. Dorothy leaves behind her much-loved granddaughter Laura, Laura’s husband Nik, and her two adored great-grandchildren, Isaac and Ivy. Dorothy will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral will take place on Monday 7th September 2026 at 2pm at Macclesfield Cremertorium. Family flowers only, please. Please wear colour. Donations in memory of Dorothy will be gratefully received for The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.
ARMITT Gerald
On 13th August 2026, Ged passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Nan, loving father of Gavin, Natalie and Jane, grandfather of Olivia. Max, Josh, Tom, Masie and Jamie, brother to Jennifer, uncle of Rachel, Richard, and Christopher. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 10:45am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ged for Chapel Football Club or Cancer Research UK may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
GAY Angela
On 15th August 2026, Angela of Buxton passed away peacefully at Hollins Park Care Home, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek, loving mother of Andrew, James, Jean and the late John, a cherished grandma and great grandma. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday 8th September at 11:30am. By request of the family please wear bright clothing. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Angela for Lewy Body may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel 01298 23056 or online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
CLAESSENS Joan
On 13th August 2026, Joan of Buxton passed away peacefully at Macclesfield Hospital surrounded by her family, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Gerrie, loving mother of Charlotte, a cherished nana of Victoria, Samantha, Paris and Gerrie, and a great nana of Savannah, Luca, Ivy and Ace. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. John’s Church, Buxton on Thursday 3rd September 2026, at 2pm followed by burial at Buxton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Joan for British Heart Foundation may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
BURKE Tracey Olivia
On the 5th August, our beautiful mum, Tracey Olivia Burke, passed away. She had her daughters by her side, in the comfort of their home, just as she wished. She leaves behind stories in every colour, and her incredible smile – one that will stay forever. The funeral will be held on Thursday 27th August, 2pm at Macclesfield crematorium. Please wear colour as this is what she wished. Charitable donations are to be invited for the Christies Charitable Fund, Macmillian Cancer Support and Maggies Centre. Please family flowers only.
HOWARD Graham Stuart
On 25th July 2026, Graham formerly of Buxton passed away peacefully at the Royal Stoke Hospital, aged 60 years. Loving brother of Ian and a cherished uncle. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Peter’s Church, Fairfield on Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 2pm. By request of the family please wear bright clothing. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Graham for Cancer Research UK may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
HOLLAND Malcolm
On 26th July 2026, Malcolm of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Ann, loving father of Craig and father-in-law of Jenny, a cherished grandad of Daisy and Wilf, a dear brother-in-law of Carol, Janet and Toni, and a much-loved uncle of Carla and Marisa. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. John’s Church, Buxton on Monday 17th August 2026 at 2pm followed by a private committal. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Malcolm for Parkinsons UK or Dementia UK may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6 LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
JONES Zena
On 23rd July 2026, Zena of Buxton formerly of Tideswell, passed away peacefully at The Hadon Hall Care Home, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Ian, loving mother of David, Debby and Patrick, a cherished mamma of five grandchildren and their partners and eight great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. John The Baptist Church, Tideswell on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Zena for Cancer Research UK or Air Ambulance may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations By request of the family please wear bright clothes.
BOLTON Neil
Neil of Buxton died at home unexpectedly 18th July 2026. Neil will be hugely missed by his beloved children Ben, Sam & Grace, his loving Partner Justyna and her son Jacob, his Grandson Joseph, his sister Alison and his wider family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, Burbage on Friday 28th August at 10am followed by refreshments at The Cavendish Golf Club. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Neil for The Christie or Blythe House Hospice may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056
BYRNE Philip James “Jim”
On 14th July 2026, Jim of Buxton passed away peacefully, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, loving father of Michael and Pippa, father-in-law of Phil and Suzii, and a cherished grandad of Harry, Jack and Louis. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jim for Blythe House may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations