June 2025

James Brian Ralph McCormack.
Date of Death: Saturday 31st May.

We've been asked to announce the death of James Brian Ralph McCormack aged 86 years of Ramsey. He passed away on Saturday 31st May at The Brookfield Nursing Home. Much loved Husband of the late Nora, loving Dad of Kathy and Ralph, Father In Law to Richard and Esther, Brother of the late Gillian and Tom. A loving Grandad to Natasha and Ryan, Grandad In Law to Chris and Rose and an adoring Great Grandad to Alessandra, Savannah and Arabelle.

The funeral service will be held at St. Stephens Church Sulby on Thursday 12th June at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. For further information regarding donations to the Brookfield Residents Comfort Fund in lieu of flowers, please contact Corkhill and Callow by telephoning 813114.
Wilfred James "Will" Collister.
Date of Death: Tuesday 3rd June.

We've been asked to announce the death of Wilfred James Collister. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday 3rd June at The Elder Grange Nursing Home age 95 years. Beloved Husband of the late Edna, much loved Dad of Adrian, Sandra and Ian and a dearly loved Father In Law, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Brother.

The funeral service will be held at St. Peters Church Onchan at 11.30am on Tuesday 19th June. Family flowers only please. For further information regarding donations to the MSPCA in lieu of flowers, please contact Eric Faragher Ltd. by telephoning 673109 or622897.
Carol Mary May.
Date of death: Friday 13th June.

We've been asked to announce the death of Carol Mary May of Douglas. She passed away on Friday 13th June at Hospice Isle of Man. Beloved Wife of Bernie for 55 and a half years, dearest Mother of Victoria, Jennifer, Hannah and the late Tony, a dear Mother In Law and Nanny to all her Grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at The Douglas City Crematorium on Saturday 21st June at 1030am. Family flowers only please. For further information regarding donations to Hospice Isle of Man in lieu of flowers, please contact Alfred Duggan and Sons by Ltd.
Denise Gelder nee Thomas.
Date of Death: Monday 16th June.

We've been asked to announce the death of Denise Gelder nee Thomas of Main Road Kirk Michael. She passed away on Monday 16th June at Castle View Nursing Home in Peel. Beloved Wife of the late Mike, loving Mum of Andrew and Richard, Mother In Law to Kate and Jo, devoted Granny to Caitlin and Aalish, a much loved Sister and Sister In Law.

A service to celebrate Denise's life will take place at 11.30am on Wednesday 9th July at The Douglas Borough Crematorium. Family flowers only please. For further information regarding donations to the MSPCA or Manx Wildlife Trust in lieu of flowers, please contact Kingswood Funeral Home by telephoning 661611.
Geraldine Russell Bates.
Date of death: Saturday 21st June.

We've been asked to announce the death of Geraldine Russell Bates. She passed away on Saturday 21st June at Nobles Hospital. Much loved Wife of the late Peter Nelson Bates, much loved Mum of Jacque and Rob, Grandmother to Laura, Peter, James and Lucinda, Great Grandmother to Rupert, Hallie, Luca and Ivo and Mother In Law of Linda and Tony, Gerry will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

The Funeral service will be held at Maughold Church on Wednesday 2nd July at 3pm. Family flowers only please. For further information regarding donations to The Joanna Simpson Foundation in lieu of flowers, please contact Corkhill and Callow by telephoning 813114.
Diana Margaret Elizabeth Faragher nee Jordan.
Date of Death: Friday 20th June.

We've been asked to announce the death of Diana Margaret Faragher aged 85 years of Andreas. She passed away on Friday 20th June at Nobles Hospital. Beloved Wife of Percy, loving Mum of Karen, Mandy and Daniel, precious Nan of Jason, Katie, Chloe and Isabelle, adored Great Nan of Lily, Lucie, Louie, Thomas, Arthur, Isla and Hollie and a loved Sister of the late Clive, she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at The Douglas Borough Crematorium on Thursday 3rd Jul at 1.15pm. Diana loved colour, so please wear colourful clothing. Family flowers only please. For further information regarding donations to Hospice Isle of Man in lieu of flowers, please contact David Lancaster Funeral Director Ltd. by telephoning 842945.