Seven new tributes for St. Helens families
The St Helens Star has carried seven new death notices this week, sharing funeral arrangements and messages from loved ones across the borough. Alongside the printed notices, the publisher confirms that online pages remain accessible for friends, neighbours and former colleagues who wish to mark a life and pass on sympathies.
Every week, St Helens Star publishes death notices and funeral announcements
The notices offer essential practical details for mourners and serve as a central place to leave words of condolence. Residents who cannot attend services can still add a message to the relevant online tribute page. Below is a summary of the information that has been made public for several of those remembered this week.
Funeral arrangements confirmed
Among those commemorated are three residents with times and venues confirmed. Families have indicated that flowers may be restricted in certain cases and that donations, where requested, will benefit local health services.
- John Baines, aged 79, of Patricia Court, St Helens. A Requiem Mass is scheduled at St. Mary Lowe House on Tuesday 28 July at 11am, followed by cremation at St Helens Crematorium. Funeral enquiries are directed to Harry Gibbs, JS Hedges, 8 Harris Street, St Helens (WA10 2NW), 01744 22100.
- Michael Paul Fahey, aged 84. A funeral Mass will be held at St Anne & Blessed Dominic RC Church on Friday 31 July at 10am, with a committal at St Helens Cemetery. The family asks for family flowers only. Donations in his memory will go to the St Helens Dialysis Unit. Enquiries via Co-op Funeralcare, 3–5 Eccleston Street, St Helens (WA10 2PF), 01744 23675.
- Gillian Mary Charnock, aged 77. A service is set for Monday 20 July 2026 at 12:00pm at St Helens Crematorium, Rainford Road (WA10 6DF). The family has asked for family flowers only. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, St Helens, 01744 23675.
Additional notices have been placed this week, including one for Sheila Sheil. Where families have not yet made all details public in the notice, mourners can check the relevant online page for any updates provided by funeral directors.
At-a-glance: services and locations
These are the publicly confirmed service details available at the time of publication. Readers should consult the original notices for any last-minute changes.
| Name | Service/Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Baines | Requiem Mass, St. Mary Lowe House; cremation at St Helens Crematorium | Tuesday 28 July | 11:00 |
| Michael Paul Fahey | Funeral Mass, St Anne & Blessed Dominic RC Church; committal at St Helens Cemetery | Friday 31 July | 10:00 |
| Gillian Mary Charnock | Service, St Helens Crematorium (Rainford Road) | Monday 20 July 2026 | 12:00 |
How to leave a condolence message
The Star’s online pages allow anyone to post messages in remembrance, share memories or add photos. If you wish to pass on condolences or check for updates to arrangements, visit the specific death notice on the Star’s website and use the on-page form to submit a message. Where funeral directors have provided contact details, you can also reach them directly for service guidance or donation information.
Donations requested by families this week include contributions to the St Helens Dialysis Unit. Where “family flowers only” has been indicated, those wishing to pay their respects can consider donating in lieu, as set out in the individual notice.
Information for mourners in St. Helens
Service venues include notable local sites such as St Helens Crematorium on Rainford Road and St Helens Cemetery. Parking, seating and arrival guidance may vary by venue and by the family’s arrangements; attendees should aim to arrive in good time and follow any directions given by funeral staff. If you are unsure about attire, timings or order of service, contact the named funeral home in the notice.
The publishers note that online tributes remain available as a lasting digital memorial. For those who cannot be present on the day, adding a message or memory online offers an alternative way to show support to bereaved families and friends in the borough.
Where to find the full notices
The full death notices and any subsequent updates are hosted by the St Helens Star. Readers should refer to the original listings for comprehensive details, including addresses for enquiries and any specific requests from families. If a notice states that only immediate family flowers are welcome, please follow that guidance to respect the family’s wishes.
InfoRadar will continue to signpost St. Helens residents to verified details from official notices and funeral directors. If you have information to share about a local service already published by the Star, please contact the funeral home named in the notice so that any update appears in the correct place.
