Desmond L. Bannon & Sons Gateacre & Woolton Village Funeral Directors

06/02/2026

It is with a broken heart 💔 the family of the Late John Killeen have asked us to announce his passing and funeral arrangements 💔

Sunrise 25th February 1957
Sunset 6th January 2026

Passed away suddenly at home Aged 68 years.

Loving Husband of Margaret, Devoted Dad of Lindsay, Elizabeth (Liz), Patrick and Alfie.

Here one minute and gone the next- no time for Goodbye. You may have gone out of sight, but you are forever on my mind and always in my heart. Good night, God bless John until we meet again. Love you Marg ###

Requiem mass to be held at St Francis of Assisi, Garston on Friday 13th February at 12.30pm followed by committal at Thronton Crematorium at 2.15pm.

All are warmly invited to join Johns family in a celebration of life at St Monica’s Parish Centre, L20 9JD.

Family flowers only please by request. Donations are greatly appreciated to Carla Lane, Border Terrier Welfare and The British Heart Foundation in Johns memory.

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace John 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

03/02/2026

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing and funeral arrangements of the Late Lionel McDonald (Don) Hazlewood who passed away in Aintree Hospital aged 83 years 💔

Sunrise 7th September 1942
Sunset 13th January 2026

Beloved Husband of Paula for 60 years and much loved Grandfather to Sam and Alex. Dearly loved and missed by his Family and Friends. Don was a fantastic, loving Grandfather who has already left a massive hole in our lives.

Don’s funeral service is to take place on Tuesday 10th February at 1.30pm at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel.

Following Dons service all are welcome to join Dons family at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Club for refreshments.

Family flowers only please by request, donations are greatly appreciated to Woodlands Hospice, Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley.

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Don 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

02/02/2026

It is with great sadness the family of the Late Marlene Gallagher (nee Mottram) have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements 💔

Sunrise 24th June 1946
Sunset 15th January 2026

Passed away peacefully in Whiston Hospital aged 79 years.

Marlene was a much loved and cherished Mum, Nan, Great Nan and Auntie who will be so sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. ❤️

🪽 Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us everyday 🪽
Always in Our Hearts ❤️

Marlene’s funeral service is to take place on Thursday 5th February 2pm at St Nicholas Church, Halewood followed by interment at Allerton Cemetery at 3pm.

Afterwards all are warmly invited to join Marlene’s family in a celebration of life at The Loft, Woolton.

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Marlene 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

29/01/2026

It is with a broken heart 💔 the family of the Late Joan Cox (nee Corke) have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements 💔

Sunrise 26th November 1951
Sunset 12th January 2026

Passed away at the Royal Liverpool Hospital Aged 74 years.

Our hearts are broken as we share that Our Mum, Nan and Treasured Nanny Blue 💙 has passed away 💔

She was the heart of Our Family- kind, caring and endlessly loving. Her presence will be missed more than words can say. Though she is no longer with us, her love and memories will remain with us always 💙

Joan’s funeral service will take place on Wednesday 4th February at 11am at St Nicholas Church, Halewood followed by committal at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel at 12 noon.

Following Joan’s service all are welcome to join Joan’s family at The Grenadier Hotel, Camberley Drive, in a celebration of life.

Family flowers only please by request, donations are greatly appreciated in lieu to Clatterbridge Liverpool in Joan’s memory.

Joan will be resting at home before she takes her final journey 💙🪽

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Joan 🕊️

💙Nil Satis Nisi Optimum 💙

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

29/01/2026

It is with great sadness the family of the Late Francis Tabberner have asked us to announce his passing and funeral arrangements 💔

Sunrise 3rd August 1948
Sunset 15.1.2026

Passed away at home aged 77 years.

Frank will be very sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. 💔

Franks funeral service is to take place on Wednesday 4th February at 1pm at Our Lady of the Assumption, Hedgefield Road followed by committal at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel at 2pm.

All are welcome to join the family in celebrating Franks life at St Cyril’s Parish Club, Southbrook Road, L27 1YW.

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Frank 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

19/01/2026

It is with a broken heart 💔 the family of the Late Kathleen Minett have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements.

Sunrise 26th July 1946
Sunset 23rd December 2025

Passed away after a long illness at home surrounded by her loving family.

Mum we truly miss everything about you, the laughs, the cries, the way you drove us mad at times, but what we would give to have you here now. You couldn’t have suffered anymore. Back in the arms of your beloved Husband Roy and gorgeous Grandson Liam. Love you always Mum, your loving daughters Pauline and Nicky and Son in Law John, personal chauffeur, you always said “The son you never had.” ###

Nanny Kath you were the best, always making us laugh, never a dull moment when you were with us all. Go dance with your angels now our beautiful Nanny Kath. Loving Grandchildren Louise, Liam (deceased) Sean, Michael, Hannah, Laura and Joe ######X

Great Grandchildren Erin, Shea, Daisy, Bobby, Mike, Dolly, Ada, Aila, Molly, Lexi, Seany, Theo and Baby Liam. ############X

Funeral service to take place on Friday 23rd January 11.30am at St Francis of Assisi, Earp Street Garston followed by committal at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel at 12.30pm.

All are welcome to join Kaths family at The Heath Hall in a celebration of life.

The family would like to thank all the carers from Apollo Care and the District Nurses for the care, kindness and compassion shown to Kath.

Special thanks to Our Paula and Linda her nieces for everything they have done. XX

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Kath 🕊️

All enquiries to Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

14/01/2026

It is with a broken heart the family of the Late Henrietta Dooley “Hetty” have asked us to announce her passing and funeral arrangements.

Sunrise 19.5.1924
Sunset 25.12.2025

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family aged 101 and a half years.

Devoted Mum to Ann, Fran and Pauline. Cherished Mother in Law to Dave. Hetty will be loved and missed by all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Reunited with Husband Frank, Daughter Linda and Son Bill.

Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 20th January at 12noon at All Saints Church, Speke followed by committal at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel at 1pm.

All are warmly invited to The Dunnies, Speke following Hettys service in a celebration of life.

Family flowers only please by request, donations are greatly appreciated to Dementia UK in Hettys memory.

🕊️May you rest in eternal peace Hetty🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

07/01/2026

It is with great sadness the family of the Late George Edward Powney “Eddie” have asked us to announce his passing and funeral details.

Sunrise 18.9.1938
Sunset 14.12.2025

Passed away peacefully in Royal Liverpool Hospital aged 87 years.

Loving Step Dad to Paul and Phil. Eddie will be missed by their partners Melanie and Heidi. ###X
Cherished Grandad to his 5 Grandchildren Ella, Ruby, Mia, Ethan and Oliver. ###XX

Funeral service to take place Friday 9th January 11.45am Springwood Crematorium, Myrtle Chapel.

All are welcome to join Eddies family in a celebration of life at The Heath Hall.

Donations are greatly appreciated to Marie Curie in Eddies memory.

🕊️May you rest in eternal peace Eddie 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

05/01/2026

It is with a broken heart 💔 the family of the Late Thomas Runaghan “Tommy” have asked us to announce his passing and funeral arrangements.

Sunrise 17th October 1944
Sunset 9th December 2025.

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Liverpool Hospital aged 81 years.

Tommy will be dearly missed by his children Catherine, Angela, Michael and Maria.
Much loved and cherished Grandad to his 6 Grandchildren Anthony, Joe, Sam, Anna, Kieran and Saoirse.

Requiem mass to take place Thursday 8th January at 12noon at St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Woolton followed by committal at Springwood Crematorium, Rosemary Chapel at 1.30pm.

Following Tommys service all are warmly invited to the Black Bull Pub, Gateacre to celebrate Tommys life.

Family flowers only please by request, donations can be made in lieu to The Alzheimer’s Society in Tommys memory.

🕊️ May you rest in eternal peace Tommy 🕊️

All enquiries to
Desmond L Bannon and Sons
1 Halewood Road
Gateacre
L25 3PH
Tel 0151 428 3885.

24/12/2025