William Houghton Funeral Directors

William Houghton Funeral Directors William Houghton funeral directors. A family owned, independent funeral service supporting the communities of Longridge, Fulwood, Ingol and surrounding areas.

KILGARIFF PETERWho died peacefully with his family beside him on Monday 23rd March 2026, aged 77 years. Dearly loved hus...
26/03/2026

KILGARIFF
PETER

Who died peacefully with his family beside him on Monday 23rd March 2026, aged 77 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Jackie, loving dad of Darren and Rosemary, cherished father in law of Lisa and Mike, much loved popsy of Emily, Elise, Dylan, Luke, Freddie and Niall, proud great grandad of Khalayah, dear brother of Michael and Terry and a beloved brother in law to Anneka, Michael, Lynne, Tracey and Phil.

The funeral service will take place at Pleasington Crematorium on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 1:30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be made to Rosemary and Time or Preston North End Sporting Memories Club via the following link https://peterkilgariff.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge PR3 3JY. Tel 01772 782291

ASHTONBRENDA MARYWho passed away peacefully, on Friday 20th March, aged 87 years.The much loved wife of Bill, loving mum...
25/03/2026

ASHTON
BRENDA MARY

Who passed away peacefully, on Friday 20th March, aged 87 years.

The much loved wife of Bill, loving mum of Tracy & Noel and a cherished grandma to Callum & Connor.

Brenda’s funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Tuesday 7th April at 12.45 pm.

Donations in Brenda’s memory can be made to The Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) via the following link:
https://brendaashton.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

KUCPERPHILIPWho died suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday 19th March 2026, aged 71 years.Dearly loved husband of ...
23/03/2026

KUCPER
PHILIP

Who died suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday 19th March 2026, aged 71 years.

Dearly loved husband of Kath, loving dad of Darren, Chris, Ian and Andrew, dear father in law to Gloria and Mandy and the proud grandad of Josef, Ethan and Miles.

The funeral service will take place at Preston crematorium on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 12.00pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be made to British Heart Foundation via the following link https://philipkucper.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge PR3 3JY. Tel 01772 782291

McDUFFLESLIE JAMES'LES'Who died fortified by rites of the Holy Church on Wednesday 18th March, surrounded by his family,...
23/03/2026

McDUFF
LESLIE JAMES
'LES'

Who died fortified by rites of the Holy Church on Wednesday 18th March, surrounded by his family, aged 95 years.

Loving husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved father of Gillian, Stephen, David and Jane (Deceased), dear father-in-law of Bernard and Donna, and a proud grandad and great-grandad.

The funeral Mass and interment will take place at Our Lady &
St. Michael RC Church, Alston Lane on Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 10.00am.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to North West Air Ambulance or R.N.L.I - donations may be made and gift-aided via this link https://lesliemcduff.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291

WIGNALL (nee Coulton)LYNSEY JOANNEWho died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital with her family beside her on Thursday 1...
23/03/2026

WIGNALL (nee Coulton)
LYNSEY JOANNE

Who died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital with her family beside her on Thursday 19th March 2026, aged 50 years.

Loving mother of Ben, and Adam, dearly loved daughter of Pam and David, dearly loved sister of Mark (deceased) and Fiona, dear aunty of Mia, Mikey and Tyler and a dear friend to many.

The funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Thursday 9th April 2026 at 12:45pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be made to British Liver Trust or Noah's Ark Cat Rescue and Sanctuary via the following link https://lynseywignall.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge PR3 3JY. Tel 01772 782291

WILKINSON nee BROWNCATHERINE MARY‘KATHLEEN'A well-respected teacher at St Wilfrid’s, Alston Lane& St. Maria Goretti Prim...
19/03/2026

WILKINSON nee BROWN
CATHERINE MARY
‘KATHLEEN'

A well-respected teacher at St Wilfrid’s, Alston Lane
& St. Maria Goretti Primary Schools.

Catherine passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday 8th March, aged 93 years.

The much-loved wife of the late Thomas, loving mum to Damian, Joanne, Philip & John, a cherished grandma to Annie, Tomas, James, Rudi, Jack & George and a proud great-grandma to Lucca.

A Requiem Mass for Catherine will take place at St. Wilfrid’s RC Church on Friday 10th April at 11.00 am prior to committal in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please and donations in Catherine’s memory can be made to Alzheimer’s Society via the following link: https://catherine-wilkinson.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel 01772 782291.

WHITAKERJOHN‘JACK’Who passed away peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 10th March, aged 92 years.Loving husba...
13/03/2026

WHITAKER
JOHN
‘JACK’

Who passed away peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday 10th March, aged 92 years.

Loving husband of the late Margaret, a much-loved dad to Catherine, Julie & Hilary and a proud grandad & great-grandad.

John’s funeral service will take place at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Chipping on Saturday 28th March at 10.30 am prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please and donations in John’s memory may be made to Prostate Cancer UK via the following link.
https://john-whitaker-1933-2026.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

LOWEMARTINWho died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Thursday 5th March, aged 65 years.Dearly beloved husband of A...
12/03/2026

LOWE
MARTIN

Who died peacefully in Royal Preston Hospital on Thursday 5th March, aged 65 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Anita, loving dad of Jason and Georgina, dear father in law of Lauren and Tom, much loved grandad of Jayden, Elise, Noah, Freya, Sebastian, and Toby, caring brother of Sharon and Nicky, dear brother in law of Andy and dear uncle to Steph.

Martin’s funeral service and interment will take place at Much Hoole Woodland Burial Ground on Thursday 26th March at 11:00am.
Usual funeral attire is not required, green and blue are encouraged.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to Madair Air Rifle Range, to raise money for a picnic bench and a range target in Martin's honour. Online tributes and donations can be found at https://martinlowe.muchloved.com

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, 219 Tag Lane, Ingol, PR2 3TY. Tel: 01772 722415.

ROBERTSMARION MARYWho died peacefully at home on Saturday 28th February, aged 87 years.Dearly beloved wife of Neil, lovi...
12/03/2026

ROBERTS
MARION MARY

Who died peacefully at home on Saturday 28th February, aged 87 years.

Dearly beloved wife of Neil, loving mum of Wendy and Debbie and a dearly loved grandma of Amy.

Marion’s funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Tuesday 24th March at 12:00noon.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to English Barn Cats.

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, 259 Garstang Road, Fulwood, PR2 9XL. Tel: 01772 788020.

MORIARTYNORAKnown throughout the Southport community as Dr Moriarty. Nora passed away peacefully at Longridge Hall Care ...
10/03/2026

MORIARTY
NORA

Known throughout the Southport community as Dr Moriarty.

Nora passed away peacefully at Longridge Hall Care Home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday 28th February, aged 92 years.

A much-loved sister, cherished aunt to all her nieces & nephews and a good friend to many.

A Requiem Mass for Nora will take place at Our Lady & St. Michael RC Church, Alston Lane on Friday 27th March at 10.00 am, prior to interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in Nora’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Research UK via the following link https://noramoriarty.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

PARKINSON (nee Pye)CAROL ANNEWho died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday 4th March 2026, aged 58 y...
10/03/2026

PARKINSON (nee Pye)
CAROL ANNE

Who died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday 4th March 2026, aged 58 years.

Loving wife of Alan Rodney, much loved mum of Harry and Jack, dearly loved daughter of Margaret and the late Bill, dear sister of Julie and William and a dear sister in law, aunty and friend to many.

The funeral service will take place at St. Bartholomew's Church Chipping on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 10.30am, prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired can be made to St. Catherine's Hospice or Rosemere Cancer Foundation via the following link https://carolparkinson.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge PR3 3JY. Tel 01772 782291

COOKSONJOHN BRADSHAWWho died peacefully at St. Catherine’s Hospice on Tuesday 3rd March, aged 81 years.Dearly beloved hu...
10/03/2026

COOKSON

JOHN BRADSHAW

Who died peacefully at St. Catherine’s Hospice on Tuesday 3rd March, aged 81 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Janet, loving dad of Paul and Claire, dear father in law of James and loving grandad ‘Gangan‘ of Connie, Ava, and Annie.

John’s funeral service will take place at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Goosnargh on Friday 27th March at 1:30pm prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Family flowers only please and donations if so desired to St. Catherine’s Hospice. Online tributes and donations can be found at https://john-cookson-1944-2026.muchloved.com

All enquiries to William Houghton Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Longridge. Tel: 01772 782291.

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Preston
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