Current Funerals
These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.
BYRNE Philip James “Jim”
On 14th July 2026, Jim of Buxton passed away peacefully, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, loving father of Michael and Pippa, father-in-law of Phil and Suzii, and a cherished grandad of Harry, Jack and Louis. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jim for Blythe House 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
BARROW Patricia
nee Kilroy
On 13th July 2026, Pat of Buxton and formerly of Salford passed away peacefully at The Argyle Care Home, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Les Barrow, loving mother of David and Paul, and a cherished granny of Seth, Arlo and Jude. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Buxton on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 1pm followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Pat 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
LOWTHER Barry
On 10th July 2026, Barry of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Valerie, loving father of Alison, Sandra and Jo, father-in-law of Pete and Tony, a cherished grandad of Steph, Sam, Josie, Jack, William, Charlotte, Ralph and Elliott and a great grandad of Sienna and George. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Buxton Methodist Church on Thursday 13th August at 1:30pm followed by burial at Buxton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Barry for Derbyshire Wildlife Trust 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
FRITH Peter
On 10th July 2026, Peter of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne, loving father of Stephen and the late Joanne, a cherished grandad of Jake and Emily and a much-loved brother of Len.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 7th August 2026 at 2:45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Peter for Cancer Research 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
COOPER Valerie May
On 7th July 2026, Val of Buxton passed away at home, aged 78 years. Loving mother of Tracy and Jenny, mother-in-law of Kevin and Dave, a cherished grandma of Jessica, Thomas, Ben, Samuel and Charlie, and a much-loved sister of John. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 10:45am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Val for Help for Heroes and Air Ambulance 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
HIGTON Mary
On 6th July 2026, Mary of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm and Tony, loving mother of Darren and stepmother of Marion and the late Trevor & Kevin, a cherished gran of Sam and Charlie and a much-loved sister of David and Geoff. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 31st July 2026 at 3:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mary for The Guide Dogs for the Blind may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
COAKLEY Andrew
On 21st June 2026, Andrew of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 60 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday 28th July 2026 at 3:30pm. Donations in memory of Andrew for Air Ambulance may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 7LT or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
JACKSON Pauline
On 2nd July 2026, Pauline of Buxton passed away peacefully at The Lodge Care Home, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Karen, Fiona and the late Dawn, a cherished grandma of Ben, Dan, Jack and Izzy. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at St. Anne’s Church, Bath Road on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 1:30pm followed by a private committal. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Pauline for St. Anne’s Church (any cheques payable to Buxton PCC) may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations
HALL Gillian
On 11th June 2026, Gillian of Buxton passed away peacefully at East Cheshire Hospice, aged 71 years. Beloved wife of Nigel, loving mother of Christopher and Sharon, a cherished grandma of Audrey, Wilfred and Evie-May, and a much-loved sister of David, Janet, Andrew, and the late Geoffrey. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at St. Mary’s Church, Buxton on Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 12:30pm followed committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Gillian for East Cheshire Hospice or The Christie 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
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WILDGOOSE Harry Stuart
On 23rd June 2026, Stuart of Buxton passed away unexpectedly at home, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Lorraine, loving father of Andy, Iain, Mark and Julian, a cherished grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 10:45am, followed by refreshments at the Cavendish Golf Club. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Stuart for Alzheimer’s Society may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at: www.percivalfunerals/donations.co.uk
BROOKES Judith
On 16th June 2026, Judith of Buxton passed away peacefully at Manchester Royal Infirmary, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill Brookes, loving mother of Andrew, stepmother of Kaye, 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 Thursday 9th July 2026 at 1:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Judith for Macular Society 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
NADEN Leslie
On 13th June 2026, Les of Buxton passed away peacefully aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Marice, loving father of Alan and Jeanette, father in law of Pam and Andrew, cherished grandad of Adam, Ryan, Ben, Brad and Hayley, great grandad of Peggy, Elsie, Willow, Ruben and Rory and uncle to Lindsay. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd July 2026, at 10:45am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Les for British Heart Foundation 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
STEWART Mo
On 12th June 2026, Mo of Buxton passed away peacefully at Ashgate Hospice, aged 73 years.
She will be greatly missed by all her friends.
A Celebration of Life will take place at Buxton Methodist Church on Monday 13th July 2026 at 11:30am followed by refreshments at Buxton Conservative Club.
No flowers please. Donations in memory of Mo for Ashgate Hospice may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 012988 23056 or made online at 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.”
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.”