Death notices and announcements from this week's Standard

THIS week’s Standard contained the following death notices. Death notices and funeral announcements will not only be available to view in print but also via our website, where they will remain as a permanent tribute to those that we have lost. Those wishing to contribute a personal message can do so by visiting the Death Notices section of our site.

Here are the latest death notices and announcements: 30/05/1930 – 1702/2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rose – a devoted wife to her late husband, a deeply loved mum, and a cherished grandmother. Rose was also a dear friend to many, and a valued member of her community. Her passing leaves a void in many lives, but there is solace in knowing she is now reunited with her beloved husband.



A funeral service for Rose will take place at 2:00pm on Friday, March 14, at St. Peter’s Church, Mickle Trafford. This will be followed by a small gathering at The Piper in Hoole, to reminisce and exchange stories.

Rose’s family warmly welcomes your presence. For any enquiries, please contact: JC Clarke & Son Funeral Directors, Croft House, 3C Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NQ, 01244 318411. 28/12/1938 – 05/03/2025 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Joan Margaret Lee.

Joan sadly passed away on Wednesday, March 5, at Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool. Loving wife to the late Arthur Lee. Devoted mother to Warren and Mandy and mother-in-law to Tracy and Ian and loving nan to Matthew, Christopher, Rachel, Kelly and Nikki.

She will also be missed by her sisters, Jean and Val. Funeral Service to take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Chester Crematorium at 10am. All enquiries to Williams & Bell, 16 Chester Road, Whitby, CH65 6RU.

0151 355 6128. In loving memory of Ursula Yvonne Smith. Who sadly passed away at home surrounded by her family.

Re-united with her late husband Albert David, loving mother to Ruth and Darren, and mother-in-law to Bill and Pam, grandmother to Rhys Harley, Sam Josh and Jack and great-grandmother to Madison. Yvonne will be greatly missed by her family and friends..