OBITUARIES

Funeral notices for Hartys of Chester

MILANDA MANGER

‘Millie’

Millie passed away peacefully at Nightingale House Hospice on 31st January 2025, aged 58 years.

A Beloved Wife to Alan. A Loving Mum to Lucy. A Cherished Sister to Molly and Tom. An Adored Aunty and Great-Aunty. A Best Friend to Yvonne and Anita and a very good friend to many.

Millie will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place on Monday 24th February 2025 at 1:00pm at Saint Mary Without-the-Walls, Handbridge. Followed by a private Burial at Plas Acton Cemetery.

Family flowers only please however donations to Nightingale House Hospice would be gratefully received.

The Harty Family have been entrusted with the arrangements for Millie, all enquiries to Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors, 14 Queens Park View, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7BU (01244) 421 214

JOSEPH JAMES CRILLY

‘Joe’

It is with deep sadness that I write to let you know that our Beloved son Joseph passed on Friday 17th of January, peacefully at his family home in Chester.

Joe’s death followed a difficult couple of years in his life, marred by poor physical and mental health stemming from an alcohol use disorder. But despite this Joe was able to muster the courage, perseverance and dedication to care for his father Ian, who has Motor Neurone Disease​. We are very proud of him.

Joe was a wonderful Son, Grandson, Nephew and Cousin, and a loving and caring friend to many. Joe will be sorely missed.

We are saying goodbye to Joe on ​F​riday 21st February 2025 at 12noon at Chester Crematorium, Blacon Avenue, Blacon, Chester CH1 5BB

We​ would love for you to come and celebrate Joe’s life with us.

With thanks for being a part of Joe’s life.

Family flowers only please​, however donations in lieu of flowers would be gratefully received via the ‘Just Giving’ link below to MNDA.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/mnda-joe-crilly?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

The Harty Family have been entrusted with the arrangements for Joe, all enquiries to Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors, 14 Queens Park View, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7BU (01244) 421 214

Judith and Ian Crilly

David mealing

‘Dave’

Dave passed away at the Countess of Chester Hospital on 20th January 2025, aged 68 years.

Now reunited with his Son, Joe.

A Dearly loved Husband to Moira and Cherished Dad to Jess.

Dave will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at Chester Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 13th February 2025 at 12:40pm followed by Burial at Blacon Cemetery.

In memory of Dave, donations in aid of Child Bereavement UK would be gratefully received.

The Harty Family have been entrusted with the arrangements for Dave, all enquiries to Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors, 14 Queens Park View, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7BU (01244) 421 214

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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