Current Funerals

These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.

VJESTICA Jean

On 12th April, 2025 Jean of Buxton passed away peacefully, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late George and loving mother of the late David. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 10:45am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jean for RSPCA 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

HOBSON David

On 3rd April 2025, David passed away enexpectedly, aged 35 years. David leaves behind his much loved mother Susan and step father James, sisters Cheryl and Lizzie, brother in laws Steven and Michael and his cherished nephew William. Dave will live on through his own little family, Charlotte and their two sons, Noah and Henry. His heart was always theirs to hold. He is now re united with his late father Philip Hobson. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday 1st May 2025 at 10:45am followed by refreshments at The Cavendish Golf Club, Buxton. The family wish to celebrate Dave's life and his legacy with a day filled with honour, love, compassion and energy. The family invite you to wear clothes that make you feel your best. Dave's favourite colours were red and orange and was affectionately known as Daisy by those closest to him. These things will be represented at the funeral. The family is touched by the outpouring of love for Dave and they look forward to sharing memories with you all. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Dave for Andy's Man Club 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 or given at the service.

EDGAR Gordon McDougall

On 30th March 2025 Gordon of Buxton passed away peacefully at Salford Royal Hospital, aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Marianne, loving father of Michael, Fiona, Louise and the late Andrew, father-in-law of Stephen, a cherished grandpa (Rubble) of Christopher, Jessica and James, also a much-loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Anne’s Church, Bath Road on Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 11:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Gordon for Bright Opportunities, Buxton may be given at the service, sent to R.W Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

SHIRTCLIFFE Brian

On 29th March 2025 Brian of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Christine, loving father of Nicola and Simon, father in law of Howard and Joanne, a cherished grandad of Samuel, William, Holly and Jessica. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Peter's Church, Fairfield on Thursday 17th April 2025 at 2pm followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Brian for Cancer Research UK and RSPCA 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.percivalfunerlas.co.uk/donations

RILEY Maureen Edith

On 27th March 2025 Maureen of Buxton passed away peacefully, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Gordon and a loving mother. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Mary's Church, Buxton on Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 2pm followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Maureen for Ashagte Hospice and 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 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

HENTHORNE David Michael

On 1st March 2025, David of Buxton passed away unexpectedly at home, aged 75 years. He will be greatly missed by all his friends. Funeral service to take place at Stockport Crematorium on Wednesday 9th April 2025 at 10:30am (Cypress Chapel). Donations in memory of David for Blythe House Hospice may be given at the service or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

WILTON Mary

On 22nd March 2025, Mary of Flagg, Buxton passed away peacefully, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom, a loving mother and cherished grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Taddington on Monday 7th April 2025 at 2pm followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mary for 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 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

SHEPHERD Brian

On 14th March 2025, Brian of Buxton passed away peacefully at The Haddon Hall Care Home, aged 84 years. Beloved partner of the late Pat Russell, father of Hazel and Allan, grandfather of Loren, Alice, Gemma and Osian. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A memorial service will take place at Buxton Methodist Church on Monday 31st March 2025 at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Brian for Buxton Town Team 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

BLACKLEDGE George Roden Peter

On 15th March 2025, George of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Glenys, loving father of Victoria and Huw, father-in-law of Rebekah, a cherished grandfather of Georgia, and a much-loved brother of Sarah. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, Burbage on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 2pm followed by a private family committal. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of George for Cancer Research and the Samaritans 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

ROBINSON Anne

On 28th February 2025, Anne of Flash passed away peacefully at Macclesfield General Hospital, aged 65 years. Beloved wife of Jeff, loving mother of Tracey, Iain and the late Anthony, mother-in-law of John, a cherished nanny of Charlie and Oliver and a much loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Paul’s Church, Flash on Friday 28th March 2025 at 11am followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Anne for Flash and Longnor First Responders 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 (Cheques payable to the nominated charity please)

BALL Geoffrey

On 6th March 2025, Geoff of Buxton passed away peacefully at The Cavendish Hospital, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Janet, loving father of Clint, Mandy and Sue, a cherished grandad of Chris, Matt, Megan, Bec, James, Emma and Steph and a great grandad to Grace. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, Burbage on Wednesday 26th March, 2025 at 10:30am followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Geoff for Cancer Research UK 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

MELLOR Elizabeth

On 1st March 2025, Elizabeth of Buxton passed away peacefully at The Haddon Hall Care Home, aged 102 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday 27th March 2025 at 11:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Elizabeth for Blythe House Hospice may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056, given at the service or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

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Testimonials

What our families say

Fantastic , highly recommend. From the minute we called; to minute we collected the ashes of our late aunty Jan. Alan, Sally there daughter and staff have been amazing. They made everything flow so smoothly arranging the celebrant, flowers, order of service, keeping us updated. Researching the coffin we had for our late uncle, so they had the same. All done with such warmth and kindness

Testimonials

What our families say

Fantastic , highly recommend. From the minute we called; to minute we collected the ashes of our late aunty Jan. Alan, Sally there daughter and staff have been amazing. They made everything flow so smoothly arranging the celebrant, flowers, order of service, keeping us updated. Researching the coffin we had for our late uncle, so they had the same. All done with such warmth and kindness