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Funeral notices for Hartys of Chester
Joan Johnson
Née Simm
Joan peacefully passed away at The Court Residential Home on 31st December 2024, aged 95 years.
Now reunited with her Beloved Husband, Geoff.
A Loving Mum to Carole and Jude. A Cherished Nan to her four Grandsons and Great Grandchildren. Joan will be dearly missed by all of her family.
Funeral Service and Committal to take place at Chester Crematorium on Friday 24th January 2025 at 2:00pm.
Family flowers only please however donations in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society would be gratefully received.
The Harty Family have been entrusted with the arrangements, all enquiries to Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors, 14 Queens Park View, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7BU (01244) 421 214
JOYCE ELIZABETH WATTS
Joyce passed away at the Countess of Chester Hospital, on 27th December 2024, aged 68 years,
Dearly loved Wife to Trevor, Cherished Mum to Jenna and William. Mother-in-law to Alan and Karla. Treasured Nanna to Thomas, Ava, Samuel and Charlotte.
Joyce will be sadly missed by all.
Funeral Service and Committal to take place at Chester Crematorium Friday 17th January at 2:00pm.
Those attending are invited to wear something colourful in Joyce’s memory.
Joyce’s family would like to pass on their sincere thanks to the Countess of Chester hospital, in particular the fabulous staff on Meadow Ward 43 who looked after Joyce with compassion, humour and kindness. They made her experience in hospital that little bit more bearable and she was very grateful for the care that she received.
Family flowers only please however donations in aid of Countess of Chester Charity with preference to fund number 9035 the Haematology and Oncology fund, would be gratefully received.
The Harty family have been entrusted with the arrangements, all enquiries to Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors, 14 Queens Park View, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7BU (01244) 421 214
LILIAN JOAN SMITH
Joan peacefully passed away at Stone House Residential Home on 13th December 2024, aged 96 years.
Now reunited with her Beloved Husband, Mick. A Loving Mum to Jan and Ian. Cherished Nana to Amy, James, Robyn and their partners, Joselito, Marga and Jess. An Adored Great-Nana to Maia. A Treasured Sister, Aunty and Mother-in-Law. Joan will be very sadly missed by all of her family.
Joan’s family wish to thank all of the staff at Stone House for the incredible care they gave to Joan, who they affectionately called ‘Joanie’ and for the support they have shown to them all.
In line with Joan’s wishes, a private service will be held at Chester Crematorium.
The Harty Family have been entrusted with the arrangements, all enquiries to Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors, 14 Queens Park View, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7BU (01244) 421 214
BRIAN DAVID MANNING
Brian peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on the 18th November 2024 aged 82 years.
Beloved Husband to Irene, a Loving Dad to Nick and Joanne. A Cherished Grandad and Great Grandad. Brian will be very sadly missed by all of his family and friends.
Requiem Mass to take place at Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Chester on Tuesday 10th December at 12noon, followed by Committal at Chester Crematorium.
Family flowers only please however donations in aid of Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church would be gratefully received.
The Harty family have been entrusted with the arrangements, all enquiries to Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors, 14 Queens Park View, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7BU (01244) 421 214
WINNIE HARTY
Née Wishart
Winnie peacefully passed away at Stone House Residential Home surrounded by her loving family on 18th August 2024, aged 91. Winnie is now reunited with her Beloved Husband Ray.
A Loving Mum to Peter and Jane. A Devoted Nanna to Shannon, Leanne and Ashleigh. A Treasured Great Nanna to Harper Ray, Riley, Oliver and Indi. A Dearly loved Sister to Betty, Rose, Joey and the late Nora, Teddy, Willy and Sadie.
A Cherished Auntie and Dear Friend. Winnie will be very sadly missed by so many.
Requiem Mass to take place on Friday 6th September 1:00pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Ellesmere Port, followed by Committal at Chester Crematorium.
The Harty family have been entrusted with the arrangements, all enquiries to Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors, 14 Queens Park View, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7BU (01244) 421 214
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