F W Marsh Private Family Funeral Directors

21/04/2026

GIL GORNALL
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Gil Gornall which occurred on 4 April 2026. Beloved husband of Margaret Gornall, father of Suzie Jervis, Chris Gornall and the late Kevin Gornall and grandfather of Scarlett and Richard Gornall. Family and friends are invited to a funeral service on Friday 8 May 2026 at 12 o'clock at Greenacres, Rainford. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o the funeral directors. All enquiries to F W Marsh Funeral Services, 177 Ormskirk Road, Rainford, WA11 8HR Tel: 01744882645 www.fwmarshfunerals.co.uk

14/04/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of
SUSAN SMITH
Peacefully passed away at home on Saturday 11th April 2026, aged 70 years. Loving and caring Wife to Joseph, much - loved Mum to Allan and Claire, a beloved Sister, Auntie and Sister - In - Law and a sadly missed Nan and Great - Nan to Charlotte, Amy, Matthew, Liam, Sarah, Charlie, Connor, and Lottie. Susan will be deeply and sadly missed by all her family and many friends she has made over the years. A funeral service to celebrate Susan's life will take place on Friday 1st May 2026 at 12pm in St Helens Crematorium. Donations in memory of Susan will be sent to the Lilac Centre c/o Funeral Directors. For all enquiries relating to Susan's service please contact F W Marsh, 100 Parr Stocks Road, WA9 1NZ, Tel: 01744 27928 wwwfwmarshfunerals.co.uk

30/03/2026

KEITH CLARKE
Suddenly passed away at his own home on 6th March, 2026, Keith aged 70 years. Beloved dad of Emma & Amee, dearly love grandad of Millie much loved brother of Susan and Tony and a dearest uncle of Catherine and Stephen. Keith was very much loved and will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. A funeral service will be held in St Helens Crematorium, at 2. 30pm on Monday 20th April 2026. Keith was a passionate saints supporter to honour his love for the game his family are happy for Mourners to wear Saints shirts or any red and white.
Family flowers only by request and donations for British Heart Foundation if so desired, may be sent c/o the funeral director. For all enquiries, please contact F W Marsh, 100 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, WA9 1NZ Tel: 01744 27928 www.fwmarshfunerals.co.uk

26/03/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of
ANDREW STEPHEN WHITE
Passed peacefully away on 21st March 2026 aged 59 years. A beloved son to the late David and Ann, much loved brother to Sue, a dear close family friend to Geraldine. Andrew will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends.
A Funeral service will take place at St Aidan’s Church, Billinge at 13:30 on Thursday 16th April 2026. Family flowers only if donations desired to Willowbrook Hospice. All enquires to FW Marsh Funeral Directors, 55 Main Street Billinge WN5 7HA Tel: 01744 892260.

23/03/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of
MIKE GRAHAM
Passed peacefully away on 16th March, 2026 aged 70 years at Whiston Hospital. Beloved husband of Pam, loving dad to Michelle and Michael, much loved father-in-law to Iain and Claire. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Isla and Dexter, his brother Chris and sister-in-law Sharon, nephew Jack and Lucy wife of Jack. Mike will be sadly missed by all his family and friends, A funeral service will be held on Monday 13th April 2026 at St. Helens Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations for Willowbrook Hospice may be sent c/o F W Marsh, 199 Warrington Road, Whiston, L35 5AF Tel: 0151 431 0696

17/03/2026

Susan Pye
Sadly, passed away on 1st March 2026 in Whiston Hospital, aged 76 years. Susan beloved wife of Chris, devoted mum of Ian and Sarah, much loved mother-in-law of Pam and a dearly loved granny of Kaiden and Isabelle.
Susan was very much loved and will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. A Funeral service will be held in St Peter's Parr at 9:30am on Tuesday 7th April 2026 followed by cremation in St Helens. Family flowers only by request and donations for Alzheimer's Research UK may be sent c/o the funeral director. For all enquiries, please contact F W Marsh Family Funeral Directors, 100 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, WA9 1NZ Tel: 01744 27928www.fwmarshfunerals.co.uk

17/03/2026

Chris Osborn
Suddenly passed away on 13th March, 2026 aged 55 years whilst on holiday in Turkey. Chris beloved husband of Anne, devoted son of David and the late Irene, and a much loved brother of Andrew, Rebecca and their family.
Chris was very much loved and will be deeply missed by all his family and many friends.
A funeral service will be held in Greenacres on Wednesday 8th April at 12 Midday.
Family flowers only by request and donations if so desired to the British Heart Foundation care of the funeral director, his family or a just giving page in his memory through the below link.
www.justgiving.com/page/chrisosborn13032026
For all enquiries please contact F W Marsh Funeral Directors, 100 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, WA9 1NZ Tel: 01744 27928www.fwmarshfunerals.co.uk

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10/02/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of
JOAN DOYLE
Passed away peacefully at home on 5th February 2026, aged 93 years.
Joan will be forever loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends.
In our hearts you will stay, loved and remembered every day.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at St Bartholomew's Church, Rainhill at 10am
followed by a committal at Widnes Crematorium at 11.30am.
Family flowers only please, if desired donations to Leukaemia UK.
All enquiries to F W Marsh Funeral Service, 199 Warrington Road,
Whiston, L35 5AF. Tel: 0151 431 0696.

23/01/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of
Ann Elizabeth Hill

Peacefully, passed away at Whiston Hospital on the 17th January 2026, aged 73 years. Dearly loved mum to David, Graham, Christopher, Raymond, Angela, and James ( deceased ), and a much - loved nan to all her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Ann will be deeply and sadly missed by her one true love Jimmy and all her family and many friends she has made over the years.
A funeral service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held on Thursday 12th February 2026 in St Vincent’s RC Church at 12:30pm followed by the Committal in St Helens Crematorium at 1:30pm.
For all enquiries relating to Ann’s funeral service please contact F W Marsh, 100 Parr Stocks Road, WA9 1NZ, Tel: 01744 27928 www.fwmarshfunerals.co.uk.

23/01/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of
AMANDA JANE SHERWOOD

Sadly, passed away on 18th December 2025 at Whiston Hospital, aged 60 years. Dearly loved daughter to June, much - loved and treasured partner to Paul of 18 years and a much - loved sister to Neil, Cheryl and Dawn. Amanda will be deeply and sadly missed by all her family and friends she has made over the years. A funeral service to celebrate Amanda's life will take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 12:30pm in St Helens Crematorium. For all enquiries relating to Amanda's funeral please contact F W Marsh, 100 Parr Stocks Road, WA9 1NZ, Tel: 01744 27928 www.fwmarshfunerals.co.uk.

23/01/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of
JAMES HATTON
Peacefully passed away at home on 10th January 2026, aged 83 years. Beloved and devoted husband of Sarah, a loving and caring dad to Carole, and a special, doting grandad to Charlotte and Isabelle. James will be deeply and sadly missed by all his family and the many friends he made over the years.
A funeral service to celebrate James's life will take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at St Helens Crematorium at 3:30pm.
For all enquiries relating to James's funeral service, please contact F W Marsh, 100 Parr Stocks Road, WA9 1NZ. Tel: 01744 27928.

14/01/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of
NOREEN DORIS METCALFE
Passed away peacefully on 8th January 2026, aged 98. Dearly loved by her children Richard and Victoria, grandchildren Richard, Eleanor, Harry, James, Chloe, Gillian and Peter. A funeral service to take place at Rainford Parish Church on Thursday 29th January at 1.30 pm followed by a committal at St Helens Crematorium at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for Alzheimer’s Society c/o the funeral directors. All enquiries to F W Marsh Funeral Services, 177 Ormskirk Road, Rainford, WA11 8HR Tel: 01744882645 www.fwmarshfunerals.co.uk