R W Percival

27/02/2026

PETER DRABBLE
On Friday 13th February 2026, Peter Drabble of Burbage passed away peacefully, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Linda, loving Dad to Steven, Nicola and their partners Joanne & Jules and the late Jon Robert, also a cherished Grandad to Callum, Spencer, Bobby and Oceana and a much loved brother and uncle.
He will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service to be held at Christ Church, Burbage on Friday 27th March 2026 at 1:30pm followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Peter for Ashgate Hospice may be sent to; R.W.Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT Tel. 01298 23056 www.percivalfunerals.co.uk

27/02/2026

DEREK WHELPTON
On 12th February 2026, Derek of Buxton passed away peacefully at Macclesfield Hospital, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Kay, loving father of Chris, Gemma and the late David. A cherished grandad to Jacob, Emily and Arthur. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

A service to celebrate the life of Derek will take place at Buxton Methodist Church on Friday 20th March 2026 at 12 noon.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Derek for Zink 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

24/02/2026

Thank you to the Buxton Advertiser for featuring the generosity of our local community at funerals over the past year.

Grieving Buxton families donate £46,000 to good causes and charities in one year

23/02/2026

Veronica Sellors Formerly Clapham
On 3rd February 2026 Veronica of Holmes Chapel and formerly of Buxton passed away peacefully at Royal Stoke Hospital, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Tony, loving mother of Terry, Phil, Dianne and Suzanne, mother in law of Oz and Neil and a cherished grandma and great grandma. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Christ Church, Burbage on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 1.30pm followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please and donations in memory of Veronica for Harpur Hill Scout Group may be given at the service, via our website www.percivalfunerals.co.uk or cheques made payable to Jepson Funerals Ltd may be sent to R W Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton SK17 6LT

23/02/2026

Satu Slater

Satu passed away peacefully on February 18th 2026, aged 78 years. The much-loved wife of the late Maurice, sister to Tetti and sister in law to Kari, a loving mum to Paul and Susanna, and mother-in-law of Laura and Stephen, a cherished grandma, aunty and dear friend. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on 19th March 2026 at 11:30am followed by light refreshments at the Cavendish Golf Course afterwards. Come dressed in colour to celebrate Satu's life.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Satu to the British Red Cross 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

18/02/2026

Joan Pickles
Joan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 4th 2026, aged 76 years. The much-loved wife of Roy, a loving mum to Richard and Angela, and mother in law of Robbie, a devoted nanny to Poppy, Finn and Sophia. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on 10th March 2026 at 1:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Joan to Still Waters and Windy Ways Trust 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

17/02/2026

Last year, the families we supported through Percivals helped raise an incredible £46,022.63 in donations for local and national charities.

Of this, £10,267.44 was given through online donations, with charities able to reclaim a further £1,852.50 in Gift Aid—making an even greater difference to the causes closest to families’ hearts.

Some of the charities receiving the highest support included:

• Blythe House Hospice – £7,417.89
• Ashgate Hospice – £6,338.21
• Cancer Research UK – £3,647.47
• The Christie – £2,328.08
• British Heart Foundation – £2,199.11

We are continually inspired by the kindness and generosity shown in memory of loved ones, and we feel privileged to help families create such meaningful tributes.

13/02/2026

STUART RILEY
On 23rd January 2026, Stuart of Buxton passed away suddenly at home aged 58 years. Beloved husband of Julie, loving father of Carl & Charlotte, a cherished grandad of Jacob, Matilda, Ivan, Helaina and Isabella also a much loved brother to David and Margaret. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 13th March 2026 at 10.45am. Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Stuart for Lane End Farm Trust can 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

13/02/2026

RUSS HAYNES
On 3rd February 2026, Russ of Buxton passed away peacefully at home aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Carole, loving father of Martin, Paula, Karl, Darren & Vinny, also a cherished grandad and a much loved brother. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service at St. Mary’s Church, Buxton on Friday 6th March at 1.00pm followed by burial at Buxton Cemetery. Family flowers only please and donations in memory of Rus for the RAF Benevolent Fund may be given at the service, via our website www.percivalfunerals.co.uk or cheques made payable to Jepson Funerals Ltd may be sent to R W Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton SK17 6LT

12/02/2026

BERYL BLACKWELL
On 2nd February 2026, Beryl of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Michael and mother in law to Annette, a cherished grandma to Michael and Laura, and a much loved sister of Denis and the late Brian. She will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at Buxton Methodist Church on Wednesday 25th February at 1.30pm followed by burial at Buxton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Beryl for British Heart Foundation may be sent to R W Percival,
Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT Tel:01298 23056 or made online at: www.percivalfunerals.co.uk
(Cheques made payable to Jepson Funerals Ltd)

12/02/2026

ROBERT WHITEHEAD
“Bob”
On 3rd February 2026, Bob of Buxton and formerly of Holmfirth, passed away peacefully at Macclesfield General Hospital, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Christine Whitehead, loving father of Ruth and Edward, a cherished grandad of Francesca, Iwan, Henry and Skye and a much-loved brother of Anne. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 27th February 2026 at 10am followed by refreshments at The Old Hall, Buxton. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Bob 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

11/02/2026

ANNETTE YOUNG
On 19th January 2026, Annette of Buxton, passed away peacefully at home aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Robin, dearly loved mother of Rebecca and James, loving mother- in- law of Anthony and Louise and a cherished grandma to Jessica, Finley, Sophie, Eadie, Rhys, Ellie and Lucie. She will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday 16th February at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donation in memory of Annette for Blythe House Hospice may be sent to: R W Percival, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations