We are an independent, family-owned funeral directors with experienced and dedicated staff.
10/09/2025
Obituary notice at request of family
James Alastair Fleming
of Olney, passed away peacefully at Milton Keynes University Hospital on 30th August 2025 aged 90 years.
A dearly loved husband of Barbara, loving father of Ailsa and Heather and their families. He will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 24th September at St Peter and St Paul Church, Olney at 2pm. Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Alastair would be appreciated for The Stroke Association and may be made via the following link: Donate | Stroke
All funeral enquiries to H.W. Mason and Sons, High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AR, Tel 01908 611112
10/09/2025
Donations information The Late Ian McCabe
Donations in memory of Ian are for;
The Ian McCabe Football Fund, MK United
Ian was a valued member of the coaching team at MK United for a number of years, supporting the coaching of the Women’s Over 30 team three times a week, managing teams in tournaments, helping out with goalkeeper training sessions and also playing recreationally with other coaches and parents.
Donations from today will help kickstart the new Ian McCabe Football Fund at MK United Football Club. The fund, in memory of Ian, will be used for a variety of projects including the purchasing of a lockable defibrillator case for the home ground, Hodge Lea and to create a hardship fund to enable more children to access and enjoy football, the sport that Ian loved.
Any enquiries to HW Mason & Sons funeral directors of Bletchley. Tel: 01908 642700.
10/09/2025
Obituary notice at request of family
Daphne Mary Capp
Passed away on the 31st August aged 96 years. She was a very special lady, who touched countless lives, both as Head of Music at Leon School and in the local community. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
By request of Daphne, family and close friends to attend the burial. This will be held on Thursday 25th September, 1.30pm at Newton Longville Free Church.
In appreciation of all who knew Daphne, there will be a Book of Remembrance open for anyone who wishes to pay their respects on Friday 26th September, 10.00am-1.00pm at Freeman Memorial Methodist Church, Buckingham Road, Bletchley, MK3 5HH and where refreshments will also be served.
Flowers are welcome for the burial and can be sent to the funeral directors by 11.30am, Thursday 25th September.
Donations if desired, Daphne has asked for these to be for Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
Cheques can be sent directly to the charity or made online via their website.
Enquiries to H.W Mason & Sons, 97 Victoria Road, Bletchley, MK2 2PD, Tel: 01908 642700.
08/09/2025
Obituary notice at request of family
Sheila Mary Stanesby
Passed away peacefully on the 29th August 2025 aged 91 years. Sheila will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A service to celebrate Sheila’s life will be held on Friday 19th September 2025 at 11.30am in the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium.
For those who wish, donations in Sheila’s memory may be made to Cancer Research UK via www.hwmason.co.uk
All enquiries to HW Mason & Sons of Bletchley. Tel: 01908 642700.
08/09/2025
The family are sad to announce
Christine ‘Chris’ Checkley
of Oldbrook, passed away peacefully on 26th August 2025 aged 80 years. Chris was very much loved by her son and daughter-in-law Chris and Eve Checkley, and wider family and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
The funeral will take place on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 1215pm in The Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium
All enquiries to HW Mason and Sons, Newport Pagnell on 01908 611112.
05/09/2025
Obituary notice at request of family
Ian McCabe
Dearly loved Son, Brother, Partner and Stepdad. Ian passed away on 26th August 2025, aged 41 years.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 17th September 2025 in the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium at 2pm. The family would like everyone attending to wear a splash of red in honour of Ian and his love for Arsenal FC. Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Ian are for The Ian McCabe Football Fund, MK United and can be made at www.hwmason.co.uk and clicking on ‘Donate’.
All enquiries via: H.W Mason & Sons, 97 Victoria Road, Bletchley, MK2 2PD. Tel: 01908 642700.
05/09/2025
Obituary notice at request of family
MAURICE JOHN
LUNNON
of Olney and Woburn Sands passed away on 26th August 2025, aged 86 years. Much loved husband to Maureen, father to Becky and Laura, grandad, great grandad, brother, and friend.
Funeral Service takes place at Crownhill Crematorium, Oak Chapel on Friday 19th September 2025 at 1:15pm. Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired are for Milton Keynes University Hospital Ward 7 and may be made online through www.hwmason.co.uk by clicking the “Make a Donation” button and searching for Maurice’s name.
All enquiries to HW Mason & Sons of Newport Pagnell. Tel: 01908 611112.
05/09/2025
Obituary notice at request of family
Janice Marguerite Lancaster
of Haversham, sadly passed away on Wednesday 20th August, aged 84 years, surrounded by loving family members.
A much loved mum, sister, nanny and great nanny, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends, who hold her very dearly in their hearts.
A service will be held to celebrate the life of Janice at Haversham Church on Tuesday 9th September at 11am. Family flowers only please.
Donations will be gratefully received in Janice’s loving memory by Milton Keynes Community Cardio Group and can be made through the following link: https://www.mkccg.org/
All enquiries to HW Mason & Sons of Newport Pagnell. Tel: 01908 611112.
04/09/2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of
Theresa Feetham
who died peacefully on 25th August 2025, aged 64 years.
Theresa was a much-loved wife, mother, sister, godmother, and a treasured friend to many. Her kindness, warmth, and spirit touched countless lives, and she will be missed more than words can say.
A service to celebrate Theresa’s life will be held at St Mary Magdalene Church, 105 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AT, on 30th September at 11:00. Following the service, Theresa will be laid to rest at Wolverton Cemetery.
In accordance with her own wishes, those attending are asked to wear black. The family kindly request family flowers only please.
For those who wish, donations in Theresa’s memory may be made to Willen Hospice. Contributions can be left in the collection box at the service or made online via www.hwmason.co.uk by selecting “Make a Donation” and searching for Theresa’s name.
All enquiries to: H.W. Mason & Sons, 68a Wolverton Road, Stony Stratford, MK11 1DT.
Tel: 01908 561561
04/09/2025
Obituary notice at request of family
Michael Ernest Pearson
of Newport Pagnell, passed away peacefully at home on the 1st September 2025 aged 87 years. Very much loved by his wife Diana, children Graeme; Tracey, Eileen, Laura, Carla and Lindsey, his 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons.
Mick will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
A service to celebrate Mick’s life will be held at Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium on Friday 19th September 2025 at 12:15. Please feel free to wear something bright or cheerful in his memory.
We also wish to express our gratitude to Willen Hospice, their support brought comfort not only to him but also to our whole family, we are deeply grateful for the dignity, warmth, and guidance they provided.
Immediate family flowers only please. Donations in Mick’s memory are for Willen Hospice and may be made directly via the following link: https://mick-pearson.muchloved.com/ or placed in the donation box provided.
After the service you are kindly invited to join together for refreshments and to share treasured memories at his home in Newport Pagnell.
Enquiries: H W Mason and Sons, 9 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AR. Tel: 01908 611112.
03/09/2025
Obituary notice at request of family
Ruben Elie
Dearly loved father, Ruben passed away on 26th August 2025, aged 94 years.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday 11th September 2025 in the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium at 11.30am.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ruben for Diabetes UK can be made at www.hwmason.co.uk and clicking on ‘Donate’.
All enquiries via: H.W Mason & Sons, 97 Victoria Road, Bletchley, MK2 2PD. Tel: 01908 642700.
01/09/2025
Obituary notice at request of family
Angela Walker
of Deanshanger, passed away peacefully at home on 23rd August and reunited with her loving husband Michael Walker. Angela was very much loved by all her family and friends, children Mia & Matthew, daughter in law Shelley.
Grandchildren Sophie, Tommy & Katie and step grandsons Lee, Joe & Matt. She will be greatly missed.
We also wish to express our gratitude to her lovely carers at Cera Care, for all their kindness shown to mum over the last few months.
The funeral will take place on Friday 12th September at 10.45 am in the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium
Flowers are welcome or donations in memory of Angela are gratefully received for Willen Hospice via https://willen-hospice.org.uk/
All enquiries to H W Mason, 68a Wolverton Road, Stony Stratford, MK11 1DT, Tel 01908 561561
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H.W. Mason & Sons; a family-owned business established in c.1750.
In the early beginnings, the Mason family were builders and operated throughout the area. Today the company is run by its principal, Mr. Roy Mason who resides locally in Newport Pagnell, as did his ancestors for six generations. The funeral company was founded in 1932 by the late Mr. Percy Mason with one location – the original house and builder’s yard in Bury Street. This site has been in the family for almost 270 years and is still in use by our monumental team. The company head quarters later moved to 9 High Street from where all services are still coordinated.
However, with the development of Milton Keynes, a more focused approach to funerals was needed. Premises in Bletchley, Stony Stratford and Olney were acquired to better serve the whole area.
We pride ourselves on our team of highly respected and experienced members of staff, many of which have been working for H.W. Mason & Sons for decades. We offer a very personal and caring service tailored to your individual needs and will arrange and oversee every aspect of the funeral.
Members of staff are on-call to respond and assist families who have suffered a family loss outside normal working hours.
Something that we feel is most essential is that each of our premises is equipped with the most up-to-date temperature-controlled areas. What makes us unique to some funeral directors is that we do not use a ‘hub’. We have adequate individual spacing, in the locality of your choice in Milton Keynes, to ensure that the loved one in our care is resting in privacy. Because of these principles, our facilities are considered second to none and are recognised in the profession for being of an excellent standard.
Our services and facilities are constantly reviewed and modernised in order to maintain a high standard, although holding on to our traditional values remains greatly important to us.
