COVER. Peacefully on 23rd April 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Kenneth Reginald “Reg”, aged 89, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Valerie Cover; loving dad of Martin and Stuart; dear father-in-law of Deborah and Sharon; cherished and treasured granddad of Alexander, Nicholas, Bronwyn and Ewan. The funeral service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th May. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, via the family to Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk

CURZON (Harold). On Tuesday, 27th April 2021, Harold, of Poynton and formerly of Congleton; passed away in hospital, aged 86. The beloved husband of Joan. A private funeral will take place on Thursday, 13th May. Family flowers only, donations are being gratefully received for ward seven, Macclesfield District General Hospital. Enquiries and donations: Brian Sharples Funeral Directors, 44, Park Lane, Poynton, 01625 873 122.

DARBYSHIRE (Peter). Passed away suddenly on Monday, 19th April 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family, Peter, aged 76. The loved and devoted husband of Miriam; much loved dad of Rachel, Chris and Tom; treasured grandpa of Libby, Wilf, and Nina Pearl. A private funeral service will take place to celebrate the life of Peter and will be by invitation only. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Approach Dementia Support, Stoke-on-Trent. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Storehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

GIBSON (Cyril). It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Cyril Gibson, who passed away peacefully on Friday, 23rd April 2021, at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Cyril, aged 75, and of Biddulph Moor. The devoted and dearly loved husband of Jean, and previously the late Lucille; treasured and loving father of Sandra, Jeanette and Joanne; father-in-law to Clyve and Darren; and a dearest and devoted granddad, great-granddad, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle and a very dear friend and neighbour to many. Cyril will be greatly missed by all his loving family and many, many friends. A private funeral service will take place by invitation only. Family flowers only by request, cash donations preferred and gratefully received to University Hospitals of North Midlands coronary care unit c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.

JACKSON (Audrey). Suddenly and unexpectedly on 29th April 2021, at her home in Biddulph, Audrey, aged 73. The dearly loved mum of Garry and Lisa; very dear mother-in-law of Helen and Dave; devoted nana of Stacie, Katie, Charlotte and Daniel, and great-nana to Scarlett-Rose, and much loved sister of Jeff, Roger and the late Barbara. She will be very sadly missed by her loving family. Funeral arrangements later. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

KELLY (Kathleen Cynthia). Peacefully on Tuesday, 27th April 2021, at Tall Oaks Nursing Home, Kathleen, aged 78, of Biddulph. The devoted wife of the late Alan; cherished mum of Angela; dear mother-in-law to Darren; treasured grandma of Sam, Henry and Archie, and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Kathleen will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and friends. A private funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium by invitation only. Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.

MCDONALD (Robert John). Passed away peacefully at home on 2nd May 2021, Robert, aged 77, of Wheelock. The much loved husband of Carol; loving dad to Kirsty and Sarah; granddad and brother. The funeral service will be at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday, 13th May at 1pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

MILLWARD (Anne). Passed away peacefully at St Stephen’s Care Home, Elworth, on 28th April 2021, Anne, aged 84. The devoted wife of the late Stuart; loving mum to Diane, Yvonne and the late Anne, nan and great-nan. She was a long-serving employee at Wrights of Sandbach. The funeral service and interment are to be held at Sandbach Cemetery on Wednesday, 12th May at 11am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

RILEY (Lee). Peacefully on 19th April 2021, at home, Lee David, aged 48, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Emra; loving and respected dad of Joshua, Jack and Charlotte; much loved son of Rita and the late David; dear brother to Chris and Vicky, and brother-in-law to Lucy and David. The funeral service and interment are to take place at St Michael’s Church, Hulme Walfield, on Monday, 17th May. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, via https://bit.ly/3ehjtJQ to the Christie Hospital. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.u

TOWNLEY (Derrick). Passed away peacefully on 24th April 2021, after a short illness, bravely borne at home surrounded by his loving family, Derrick, aged 86. The loved and devoted husband of Barbara; loving dad of Sue, very dear father-in-law of David, and treasured granddad of Daniel. A private funeral service will take place to celebrate the life of Derrick and attendance will be by invitation only. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice at Home. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.