Independent Funeral Directors. Traditional funerals and direct cremations.
20/01/2026
Obituary notice at request of family
Penelope Mary Gordon
Milner
‘Penny’
Passed away on the 22nd December 2025, aged 81 years. Dearly loved by her family, Penny will be missed by all who knew her.
A remembrance celebration of Penny's life to share fond memories and stories will be held at:
The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, MK17 8LU on Tuesday 10th February. Gathering from 1.30pm for a 2pm start to the celebrant service
Donations are being accepted for Woburn Sands Helping Hands (www.wshh.co.uk)
All enquiries can be made at:
H.W Mason & Sons, 97 Victoria Road, Bletchley, MK2 2PD. Tel: 01908 642 700
20/01/2026
The family are sad to announce
Carl Andrew Pinson
of Newport Pagnell passed away peacefully on 30th December 2025 aged 53 years. Carl was a much-loved son, dad, brother and husband, and a lifelong supporter of Stoke City Football Club.
He was known for his love of music, his passion for mod culture, as well as his involvement in local scooter groups, where he formed many valued friendships. He would often be seen riding his Lambretta through town with its many mirrors and unmistakable presence. It was a reflection of Carl himself, full of character. He will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
The funeral will take place on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 12:15pm in The Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium and all who knew and loved Carl are most welcome. There is no dress code. If you feel comfortable, you are welcome to wear something inspired by mod culture in remembrance.
Family flowers only please but donations in Carl’s memory are gratefully received for the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity with a strong connection to music and of which Roger Daltrey of The Who, is a long-standing patron. Donations may be made directly via https://teenagecancertrust.tributefunds.org.uk/In-Memory/Carl-Pinson
All enquiries to HW Mason and Sons, Newport Pagnell on 01908 611112
19/01/2026
Obituary notice at request of family
Charles McArthur
Francis
‘Charlie’
Passed away on 4th January 2026, aged 74 years. A much-loved husband, father and grandfather, Charlie will be greatly missed by his wider family and friends.
The funeral service will take place on Friday 6th February 2026 at Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium at 12.15pm.
Any enquiries can be made at
H.W Mason & Sons, 97 Victoria Road, Bletchley, MK2 2PD. Tel: 01908 642 700
15/01/2026
Obituary notice at request of family
Malcolm Chalk
‘Chalky’
Retired fire fighter formerly of Newport Pagnell sadly died in Lincoln on the 5th January 2026 aged 64 years.
Loved beyond words, by his wife Chris, five children, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, sister, niece and nephew. He will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
The funeral will take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 12:15 in the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium. Please wear a splash of Chelsea Blue. A final sendoff will follow at The Swan Revived, Newport Pagnell.
Family flowers only please but donations in Chalky’s memory are either for the Fire Fighters Charity or Macmillan Cancer Support and can be made direct via the following links: -
All enquiries to HW Mason & Son of Newport Pagnell. Tel: 01908 611112.
15/01/2026
Obituary notice at request of family
Barbara Gander
Passed away on the 4th January 2026 aged 94 years. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 12.15pm in the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired are for Dementia UK. Cheques can be sent directly to the charity or donations made online via their website www.dementiauk.org.
Enquires to H.W Mason & Sons, 97 Victoria Road, Bletchley, MK2 2PD, Tel: 01908 642700.
15/01/2026
Obituary notice at request of family
Phyllis Barbara Elms
Passed away on the 24th December 2025 aged 99 years. She will be greatly missed.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 12.00pm in St Botolph’s Church, Aspley Guise. Flowers welcome.
Donations in memory of Phyllis are being collected on behalf of Aspley Guise Helping Hands
Enquiries to: H.W. Mason & Sons, 97 Victoria Road, Bletchley, MK2 2PD. Tel: 01908 642700.
14/01/2026
Obituary notice at request of family
Patricia Sadler
of Leighton Buzzard, peacefully passed away on the 2nd of January 2026 aged 83 years.
A wonderful wife, mum, nan, great-nan and the biggest Elvis Presley fan - Patricia was a joy that lit up every room with her lovely smile and will be forever missed by her family and friends.
Patricia’s celebration of life will take place on Friday 30th January at 3:30pm in the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium.
Patricia requested for everyone to wear bright colours. The family kindly ask for no flowers, but for any donations in Patricia’s memory to go to Alzheimers UK: https://patricia-sadler.muchloved.com
For those who cannot attend in-person, the service will be available online. Please contact HW Masons for the log-in details and link.
After the service, a wake will be held at the Turing Key Pub in Newton Leys for family and friends to attend.
All enquiries to HW Mason & Sons of Newport Pagnell. Tel: 01908 611112.
14/01/2026
Obituary notice at request of family
Alan Bates
of Lavendon, passed away on 7th January 2026 aged 83 years. A much-loved husband of Penny as well as a treasured brother, uncle, and friend to many. Forever in our hearts.
A private funeral will take place for family and close friends; but all are welcome to celebrate and remember Alan’s life on Wednesday 4th February 2026. The location and time is available from the funeral directors on request.
Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully received for Dementia UK and may be made online at wwww.hwmason.co.uk
All enquiries to H W Mason and Sons, 9 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AR, Tel: 01908 611112
13/01/2026
Julie and family are sad to announce the death of
Val (Valerie) Saggs
who passed away on the 21st December 2025.
Funeral to take place at The Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium at 2pm on Monday 26th January.
We will be gathering to remember her afterwards at the Three Trees, Bletchley.
All enquiries to HW Mason & Sons of Bletchley. Tel: 01908 642700.
13/01/2026
Obituary notice at request of family
CHRISTINE ELIZABETH ANN LONGLAND
née Eales
Passed away peacefully at Milton Keynes University Hospital on 8th December, 2025, aged 95 years.
Christine (Teen) was much loved by niece, Jane and son, Peter and will be greatly missed by them and by her many friends in and around Stoke Goldington – and on the Olney bus!.
She is reunited with her beloved husband, Harold. The funeral service will take place on 28th January, 2026, at 1130am at St. Peter’s Church, Stoke Goldington. All who knew her are welcome.
Donations in her memory will be much appreciated for Age UK Milton Keynes, who helped her greatly when she could no longer get out and about and may be made online at www.hwmason.co.uk by clicking the “Make a Donation” button and searching for Christine`s name.
All funeral enquiries to H.W. Mason and Sons, 9 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AR. Tel 01908 611112.
12/01/2026
Obituary notice at request of family
Colonel Henry Tod Cody
Tod, passed away at Milton Keynes University Hospital on 18th December 2025 aged 75 years. A much loved dad of Harry and Abbie, he will be very sadly missed by all his family and many friends.
Funeral service to take place at Crownhill Crematorium Oak Chapel on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 2.45pm. Flowers welcome and may be sent to H.W. Mason and Sons, 9 High street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AR.
All Funeral enquiries to H.W. Mason and Sons, tel 01908 611112.
09/01/2026
Obituary notice at request of family
Adrian Wilson
of Olney, formerly of Hanslope, passed away peacefully at Milton Keynes University Hospital on 30th December 2025 aged 87 years.
A much-loved dad of Sarah and Helen, father-in-law to Shayne and dearly loved grandad of James, Ryan and Tara. He will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Crownhill Crematorium Oak Chapel, Milton Keynes, on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 10.00 am.
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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.
