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The obituary notice of William George (Bill) OATES

Liverpool, 06/11/1946 - 18/01/2026 (Age 79) | Published in: Liverpool Echo. Notable areas: Maghull, Melling

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William GeorgeOATESPassed away at home on Sunday 18th January 2026, aged 79 years. Beloved husband to Sheila, married 57 years. Loving Father to Paul, Mark and Ian, father in law to Tracey and Nicola. Devoted Grandad and Great Grandad to all his grandchildren.

You made life brighter for those who knew you.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday 12th February 2026, 1pm, at St Thomas Church, Melling, followed by a committal at Thornton Crematorium at 14:15pm. Family flowers only please, however donations can be made, in memory of Bill, for Cancer Research UK or British Heart Foundation.

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Maghull
L31 5JB
0151 520 3330
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Sheila and family would like to thank you for all donations made in memory of Bill
Donation left by Ian Oates
28/02/2026
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Sheila and family would like to thank you for all donations made in memory of Bill
Donation left by Ian Oates
28/02/2026
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Rest in Peace Billy 🙏
Thinking of all the Oates Family xx
Donation left by Linda Cheetham
13/02/2026
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Rest in Peace Billy 🙏
Thinking of all the Oates Family xx
Donation left by Linda Cheetham
13/02/2026
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Donation left by Maureen Jones
13/02/2026
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Donation left by Maureen Jones
13/02/2026
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Rest in peace Billy. Deepest sympathy to Sheila and family xx
Maureen (Tracy, Auntie)
13/02/2026
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Maureen (Tracy, Auntie)
13/02/2026
Lovely send off for Uncle Billy. Hope you're all doing ok. Take care all
Donation left by Michael Whetnall
12/02/2026
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Lovely send off for Uncle Billy. Hope you're all doing ok. Take care all
Donation left by Michael Whetnall
12/02/2026
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