The town has very sadly lost several of its well known and valued residents over the years. Where obituaries and remembrances are available they will be published here (alphabetically by surname). Historical information on many Bollingtonians are listed on another page.
- Betty Bonson – town councillor and mayor, council employee, community activist
- Dr John Coope MBE – doctor, social reformer, musician, biographer, leader
- Greeve, Albert & Zena (née Perkin) – Zena was a well known ladies hairdresser
- Claude Harlington MBE – town clerk
- Bryon Holmes – plumber, golfer, humourist
- Harry Pleeth MBE – industrialist, scout leader
- Eric Wainwright – pictures and films of Bollington
- Richard Warren – town councillor and mayor, community activist