Desmond L. Bannon & Sons Gateacre & Woolton Village Funeral Directors

27/04/2026

It is with great sadness the family of the Late John Gatenby have asked us to announce his passing and funeral arrangements 💔

21st May 1961
2nd April 2026
Aged 65 years

Beloved Father and Grandfather XX

John will be very sadly missed by all his Family and Friends.

Funeral service to take place on Friday 1st May at Thornton Crematorium at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please by request, donations can be made in lieu to Cancer Research in Johns memory.

🕊️May you rest in eternal peace John. 🕊️

💙Nil Satis Nisi Optimum 💙

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

22/04/2026

It is with a broken heart 💔 the family of the Late Julie Hazelhurst (Ju) have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements.

Sunrise 20th November 1960
Sunset 13th April 2026

Surrounded by her heartbroken family in the Royal Hospital aged 65 years.

Much loved and missed Mum, Nan and Sister ### 💜💜💜

Julie will be missed beyond words by all her Family and Friends 💜

🪽💜 Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us everyday 💜🪽

Funeral service to take place on Friday 8th May at St Ambrose Church, Speke at 1pm followed by interment at Allerton Cemetery at 2pm. All are welcome to pay their respects to Julie. Those who can not attend please keep Julie’s family in your thoughts.

Afterwards all are welcome to join Julie’s family in a celebration of life at the Metalbox (Speke) 💜

💜Julie’s family and daughters Leanne and Donna would like to thank everyone for their kindness, thoughts and support at this difficult time 💜

💜🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Julie 💜🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

17/04/2026

It is with great sadness the family of the Late Gina Pilkington (nee Cunningham) have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements 💔

Sunrise 1st December 1961
Sunset 27th March 2026
Aged 64 years.

Loving daughter of Jeanne and Jackie XX 💜
Much loved and missed Mum of Shelly, Jamie and Karl ### 💜

💜 Gina will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her Family and Friends💜

Funeral service to take place on Thursday 23rd April at All Saints Church, Speke at 11.30am followed by committal at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel at 12.30pm.

Afterwards all are welcome to join Gina’s family in a celebration of life at The Dunnies, Speke 💜

💜🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Gina 💜🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
Liverpool
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

31/03/2026

It is with great sadness the family of the Late Susan Mc Mullin have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements 💔

Sunrise 12th April 1962
Sunset 19th March 2026

Passed away at home surrounded by her loving family aged 63 years.

Daughter of Joyce X
Sister to Angela and Linda XX
Auntie to Samantha, Alan and Shaun ###
Great Auntie to Oscar, Maisie, Isla, Mason, Millie, Luan and Alba ######X
Mum to cat Callie 🐾 X

Susan will be forever loved and missed by all her Family and Friends 💙

Susan’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 8th April at 4pm, Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel.

A warm welcome to family and friends to further celebrate Susan’s life at Everton Football Club, Goodison Park, L4 4EL. Leasowe Pacific Lounge formerly The Dixie Dean Suite.

The family have suggested guests wear a splash of Royal Blue at Susan’s funeral as Everton was very close to her heart 💙

Family flowers only please by request, donations can be made in lieu to Everton in the Community in Susan’s memory 💙

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Susan 🕊️

💙 Nil Satis Nisi Optimum 💙

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L24 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

18/03/2026

It is with great sadness the family of the Late Maria Clarke have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements 💔

Sunrise 14th May 1936
Sunset 25th February 2026

Passed away peacefully in the Royal Liverpool Hospital aged 89 years.

Beloved Daughter to the Late John Frederick Clarke and Mary Ann XX Now reunited.
Cherished Sister to Fred and Vera XX
Auntie to John, Shannon, Andrew, and Lisa. ###X
Great Auntie to Christopher, Gabi, Colin, Lawson and Ava ###XX

❤️ Maria will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her Family and Friends ❤️

Requiem Mass to take place on Tuesday 24th March at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Hedgefield Road at 12 noon followed by committal at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel at 1.15pm

Afterwards all are welcome to join Maria’s family at the Black Bull Pub, Gateacre for refreshments.

Family flowers only please by request, donations are greatly appreciated to Marie Curie in Maria’s memory. A donations box will be available on the day.

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Maria. God Bless. 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
Liverpool
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

18/03/2026

It is with a broken heart 💔 the family of the Late Barbara Worthington have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements

Sunrise 15th February 1955
Sunset 14th March 2026

Passed away in Broadgreen Hospital aged 71 years.

Beloved Mum to Paul, Lisa, Karen, and Tony ###X
Barbara will be greatly missed by her Grandchildren Lee, Georgia, Cameron, Ava, Ella, Kai, Penelope, Riley, and Elijah #########
And her Great Grand Daughter Elodie X

❤️Barbara will be so sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends ❤️

Funeral service to take place on Monday 30th March, 10.30am at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel.

Following the service all are warmly welcome to St Cyril’s Parish Club for a celebration of Barbara’s life.

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Barbara 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

10/03/2026

09/03/2026

It is with great sadness and a broken heart the family of the Late Linda I’Anson have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements 💔

Sunrise 1st March 1960
Sunset 23rd February 2026
Aged 65 Years

Beloved Wife to Robert X
Devoted Mum to Claire and Stephen XX
Cherished Mother in Law to David and Nikki XX
Proud and loving Nan to Kieran, Nathan, Amelia, Jayden, Jordan, Zach and Sam ######X

She was the heart and soul of our family. The kindest most loving and caring person. She will be deeply missed but remembered forever in our hearts ♥️

Linda’s funeral service is to take place on Tuesday 17th March at 11am, Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel.

Following the service all are welcome back to Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Club for refreshments.

Linda’s family have requested that traditional funeral attire to be worn.

Family flowers only please by request, donations can be made in lieu to An hour for others. A donations box will be available at the service.

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Linda 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

03/03/2026

It is with a broken heart 💔 the family of the Late Marion Figueira (nee Wright) have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements

Sunrise 11th October 1944
Sunset 16th February 2026

Passed away in the Royal Liverpool Hospital aged 81 years

Beautiful Wife of John ❤️ X
Loving Mum to Mark and Lisa XX
Nan of Amy and Kahlen XX

Marion will be greatly missed by all her family and friends ❤️

Marion’s celebration of life will take place on Monday 9th March at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel at 11.30am.

Afterwards all are warmly invited to The Quarry, Woolton, to raise a glass to Marion and share memories.

Family flowers only please by request, donations can be made in lieu to Asthma and Lung UK in Marion’s memory. A donations box will be available at the service.

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Marion 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

02/03/2026

It is with great sadness 💔 the family of the Late Kathleen Bailey have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements

Sunrise 16th April 1942
Sunset 9th February 2026

Passed away peacefully at the Maple Suite, Broadgreen Hospital aged 83 years.

Beloved Mother of Kathy and Gillian XX
Mother in Law to Mark and Simon XX
Nanny to Alex, Emily, Matthew, Mary, James and Elizabeth ######

Kathleen will be so sadly missed by all her loving family and friends 💔

Requiem mass to take place on Wednesday 4th March at 12 noon at Bishop Eaton Church followed by committal at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel.

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Kathleen 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.