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Current Funerals

RICHARDSON Willina
Willina Richardson of Chapel-en-le-Frith passed away peacefully on 31st August 2026 aged 97 years. Beloved wife to the Late Gordan Cydney Richardson and loving Mother to David, Stuart and Glynis, Mother-in-law to Helen and Wendy and Grandma to Nicola, Lee, Amanda, Steven, Scott, Gary and Chad And Great Grandma to Ben, Zac, Ella, Grace, Harry, Alfie, James, Elliot, Sienna, Sebastian, David, Michael, Buddy, Isabella and Ruby.. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Town End Methodist Church on 2nd October 2026 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, Donations in Lieu to Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society or may be given at the service or sent to: L.D & A. Tideswell, 7 Station Road, Dove Holes, Buxton, SK17 8DH. Tel: 01298 813165 or made online at www.tideswellsfuneralservices.co.uk/donations
BRACE Elizabeth ‘Liz’

Elizabeth “Liz” Brace of Northern Ireland, formally of Buxton, passed away peacefully on 3rd September 2026. Beloved wife of Colin and loving mother of Andrew (Anne) and Helen (Andrew). Much-loved Grandma to Austin (Tash), Adam (Lara) and Christy, and cherished sister of Elaine. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 8th September: Family and friends are welcome to express their condolences at Dereck Marshall & Sons Funeral Home, Stangmore Park, Dungannon, from 5pm–9pm. Wednesday 9th September: Liz’s funeral service will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, at 3pm. Refreshments will follow. Tuesday 15th September: A celebration of Liz’s life will take place at St. Peter’s Church, Fairfield, Buxton, at 2pm. Everyone welcome for refreshments afterwards. Family flowers only, Donations in Lieu, can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support or may be given at the service or sent to: L.D & A. Tideswell, 7 Station Road, Dove Holes, Buxton, SK17 8DH. Tel: 01298 813165

HOLT Sonia

Sonia Holt of Chapel-en-le-Frith passed away peacefully on 20th August 2026 aged 90 years. Beloved wife to the Late Kenneth Holt and loving Aunty to Marie, She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Thanksgiving service will be held at Chinley Independent Church on 18th September at 11.00am. Family flowers only, Donations in Lieu to Dog’s Trust and Chinley Independent Church or may be given at the service or sent to: L.D & A. Tideswell, 7 Station Road, Dove Holes, Buxton, SK17 8DH. Tel: 01298 813165 or made online at www.tideswellsfuneralservices.co.uk/donations

SIMMONS Elaine

Elaine Simmons of Chapel-en-le-Frith passed away peacefully on 3rd August 2026 aged 90 years. The much loved mum to Howard, Stuart, Claire and Gayle, a devoted nana and Great- Nana. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 25th September 2026 at 10.45am Family flowers only, Donations in Lieu to Help for Heroes may be given at the service or sent to: L.D & A. Tideswell, 7 Station Road, Dove Holes, Buxton, SK17 8DH. Tel: 01298 813165 or made online at www.tideswellsfuneralservices.co.uk/donations