Current Funerals

These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.

GARDINER Archibald

On 24th October 2026, Archie of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, loving father of Steven and Alison, father in law of Amanda and Graham, a cherished grandad and great grandad, and a much loved brother of Ann. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 2:45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Archie for MDS UK Patient Support Group 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

TAYLOR Dorothy

On 22nd October 2026, Dorothy of Buxton passed away peacefully at The Hawthorns Care Home, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoff, loving mother of Nicholas and Andrew, mother-in-law of Angela and Tina, a cherished nana of Laura, Eleanor and Adam. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A service of thanksgiving to take place at Buxton Methodist Church on Monday 23rd November 2026 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Dorothy for Dementia UK 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

RUSHWORTH Sylvia

On 21st October 2026, Sylvia Rushworth of Buxton passed away peacefully at The Hawthorns, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Karen and Paul, mother-in-law to Andrew and Alison, a cherished grandma to Hannah, Bethany, Lois and Sam. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 20th November at 2:00pm. Donations if desired can be made to Dementia UK and be given at the service or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

ELLIS Shirley Evelyn

On 18th October 2026, Shirley of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ray and loving mother of Janet, Vivien, Huw and Richard; mother-in-law to John, John, Deborah and Janet; a cherished nana and great-nana. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Following cremation at Macclesfield, a service of thanksgiving will take place at Buxton Methodist Church on Wednesday 11th November at 11:30am. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Shirley to East Cheshire Hospice and the Stroke Association may be given at the church 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

THOMPSON Dorothy Muriel

On 16th October, Dorothy Muriel Thompson of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Susan, Sharon and Paul, mother-in-law to Ian and Janet, and a cherished nana and great nana. She will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday 10th November at 11:30am. Donations if desired can be made to Blythe House Hospice at percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations. Enquiries to R. W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056

ROBINSON Deanna

nee Tait On 9th October 2026, Deanna of Buxton passed away peacefully at The Pavilion Care Home, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek, loving mother of Carl, Sharon and the late Anthony, mother in law of Sarah and Andy, a cherished grandma and great grandma. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 11:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Deanna for Dementia UK 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

LESTER Anthony

"Tony" On 9th October 2026, Tony of Buxton passed away peacefully at The Argyle Care Home, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Jane, father-in-law to John, and a cherished grandpa to Georgina. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday 2nd November 2026 at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Tony for The Salvation Army may be given at the service or sent to: R. W Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

PATERSON Andrew

On 2nd October 2026, Andrew of Buxton passed away peacefully at Chapel Lodge Care Home, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Patricia, loving father of Margaret, Andrew, Ian and James, father-in-law of Phillip, Elaine, Franchesca and Michelle, a cherished grandad and great grandad. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 30th October 2026 at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Andrew for RSPB 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

CARTLEDGE Edna Rose

On 10th October 2026, Edna of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 93 years. Loving mother of Duncan and the late Paul, Graham, James and Julie, a cherished nan and great nan and a much-loved sister. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Christ Church, Burbage on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 1pm followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Edna for MacMillan Cancer Support 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

OWEN Edith

On 24th September 2026, Edith of Harpur Hill passed away peacefully at The Cavendish Hospital, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late William Owen. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, Burbage on Monday 26th October 2026 at 11am followed by a private committal. Donations in memory of Edith for Blythe House Hospice 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

MYCOCK Kevin

On 16th September 2026, Kev of Buxton passed away unexpectedly in Zimbabwe, aged 58 years. Beloved husband of Sikha, loving father of Meg and Paige, brother-in-law of Sakhie and Prince, a cherished uncle of Karl, Harry, Jessica and Ayana. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Buxton Methodist Church on Tuesday 20th October 2026, at 10am followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Kev for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital Cancer Centre 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 www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

PEACH Geoffrey

On 24th September 2026, Geoff of Buxton passed away peacefully at Macclesfield General Hospital aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Audrey Peach, loving father of Martin and Yvonne, father-in-law of Chris and May, and a cherished grandad of Ashley and Kyle, and great grando of Mollie. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, King Sterndale on Thursday 15th October 2026 at 2pm followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Geoff for Kidney Care UK 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

CARVER Victor William

On 17th September 2026, Vic of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 96 years. Beloved husband of Pauline, loving father of Charles, Jon and Ashley, and a cherished grandpop of Daniel, Matthew, Jack, and Amy. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, Burbage on Thursday 15th October 2026 at 11am followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Vic for Blythe House Hospice may be given at the service or sent to: R W Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK176LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

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Testimonials

What our families say

“Thank you to all the staff at R.W. Percival for the excellent service you have provided for myself and family at this very sad time.”
Elaine Johnston

Testimonials

What our families say

“Thank you to all the staff at R.W. Percival for the excellent service you have provided for myself and family at this very sad time.”
Elaine Johnston