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Dave Hodgson
Dave Hodgson peacefully passed away on 10th May 2026, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Debbie, adored father of Jake, Joe, Millie and Boris and Poppy the Cats, and father-in-law of Jana, Fatiha and Joe. A Grumpy Gramps to a little lady on her way. Beloved brother of Joy, Robert, Carol and Gill; brother-in-law of Phil, Roy, Linda, Clive, Jeanette, Mark and Charlie; and cherished uncle of Joanne and Peter.


Harry Stratton
STRATTON, Henry ‘Harry’ peacefully passed away at Countess of Chester Hospital on 1st May 2026, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Susan. Beloved father of Mark, Kate, and father-in-law of Maria and Keith. Adored grandfather of Ryan, Livia, and great-grandfather of Louie. Cherished brother-in-law of Ann and Richard.


Kay Butler
BUTLER – Kay “Kay”
Peacefully passed away at home on 6th May 2026, aged 65 years. Beloved wife of Stephen, much loved mum of John and Carly, and cherished nan to Harry, Edie and Ivy. Kay will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.


May Beck Ashe
Beck (Ashe), Mary Elizabeth ‘May’ peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, on 21st April 2026, aged 65 years.
Reunited with her loving husband Vernon. Much-loved Mother of Kathy, Diane, Kerry, Tammy, Tanya, and her late son Vernon. Mother-in-law of Leon and Krsytoff.
Adored Grandmother of Demi, Samuel, William, Libby, Layla, Latoya,Layton, Leon, Amelia and Vernon.


Doreen Baxter
BAXTER, Doreen
Peacefully passed away at Whitby House Care Home on 27 April 2026, aged 96 years. Reunited with her beloved late husband, George Baxter.
Cherished mum to Gary and Paul, and mother-in-law to Tracey and Norma. A much-loved Grandma to Julie, Stuart, Ashlea, Elisha, Jack, Harry, Max, Billy and Charlie, and a proud Great-Grandma to Lacey, Layne, Finley, Orla, Chester, Twiggy and Flora. Doreen will be especially missed by Alan, her soul companion and a cherished


Dennis Michael O’Brien
O’BRIEN , Dennis peacefully passed away at home on 5th April 2026.
Dearly loved by his wife Anne, Dennis will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at Chester Crematorium at 3.20pm.


Thomas Campbell
CAMPBELL, Thomas Napier ‘Tom’ peacefully passed away at Vale Court Care Home on 23rd March 2026, aged 78 years.
Dearly loved husband of Joyce. Much-loved father of Andrew, Neil, Ian, and father-in-law of Hayley and Lyndsey. Beloved grandad of Sophie, Ruby, Darcy and Scarlett. Cherished brother of Donald.


Kanan Jay
Kanan Jay ‘KJ’ McLeod
Forever 6
26th April 2019 – 19th April 2026
Adored son of Mum, Shannon, and Dad, Cal. A dearly loved grandson, great-grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.
KJ was a bright and loving little boy who brought so much happiness into the lives of everyone who knew him. Full of personality, warmth and charm, he had a cheeky smile and a kind heart that made him truly unforgettable.


Peter McCrave
Suddenly, on 11th April 2026, Peter sadly passed away, aged 66 years. Reunited with his beloved brother Tony and dad, Joe. Much loved son of Marian, cherished brother of Kath and Liz, and brother-in-law to Lisa. A dearly loved uncle to Joe and Liv.


William ‘Bill’ Cushing
CUSHING, William Henry “Bill”
Peacefully passed away at Vale Court Care Home on 20th April 2026, aged 94 years.
A dearly loved Dad to Valerie, Susan and Linda, and a much-loved father-in-law to Gary and Derek. A treasured Grandad, Da and Great-Grandad, as well as a cherished brother and uncle.
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