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:

Valerie Margaret Greaves (nee Gorst)

Peacefully after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Roy, treasured mum of the late Alison, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Aunty and friend. Val will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral to be held at Chester Crematorium on December 5th at 2pm. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to Dutton & Hallmark, Hoole.

Ronald Green

12/03/1935 - 04/11/2024

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Green. A much husband, father, grandad, great-grandad and friend. He will be sadly missed, although it is comforting to know that he will now be reunited with his loved ones. Death leaves a heartache that no one car heal, Love leaves a memory that no one can steal. A funeral service for Ronald will be held at Chester Crematorium on Wednesday 4th December at 10:40am. All are welcome. J C Clarke & Son Westfield House, Western Avenue, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5PP

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

Patrick O’Brien

17/11/2024

Peacefully at Bryn Edwin Care Home surrounded by his family, formerly of Blacon, Chester. Aged 75 years. Beloved husband to Mary, loving dad to Julie and John, and a devoted Grandfather to Laura, Alex, Chloe, Ben and Sam. Funeral Mass at St Werburgh’s Catholic Church, Chester on Wednesday 4th December at 12.30pm followed by committal at Chester Crematorium, Blacon. Family flowers only but donations if desired towards Dementia UK and Marie Curie. All enquiries: J. E. Davies & Son, 50 High Street, Connah’s Quay. Tel. 01244 831774.

Nita Ann Shanley

19/11/2024 aged 64 years.

Peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 11th December 12 O’clock Chester crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to McMillan Cancer support. All enquiries to Dutton and Hallmark funeral services, 80 Faulkner Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BQ. 01244 310966