ADAM (Sheena). Peacefully with her family on 27th May, 2021, at East Cheshire Hospice after a short illness. Sheena, aged 79, of Congleton and Ayrshire. Loved and loving wife of Hugh. Much missed mum of David and Douglas. Proud granny of Ciaran, Chloe, Lara and Dylan. Teacher, tutor, friend, partner and caddy. Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 5th July. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, via the family to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
BANNER (Stephen). Passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, 2nd June, 2021. Steve, aged 71, of Congleton. Loving husband to Linda, much missed dad to Steph, Deb, Anne-Marie, Daniel and Andrew, very dear brother to Marion and the late John and a missed granddad. Steve will be fondly remembered by all that knew him. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to North West Air Ambulance. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
BRAMMER (Robert “Bob”). Suddenly at home on Tuesday, 25th May, 2021. Bob, aged 91, of Rode Heath and formerly of Brown Lees. The dearly beloved brother of the late Beryl and Brenda. Bob will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at St John’s Church, Knypersley on Tuesday, 15th June at 11am prior to internment into Woodhouse Burial Ground. No flowers by request; donations, if desired, to St John’s Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, SOT, ST8 6DY. Tel: 01782 379191.
GIBBONS. Peacefully on 31st May, 2021, at Clayton Manor Nursing Home. Margaret, aged 93, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late John. Loving mum of Susan, dear mother-in-law of Ron, cherished nan of Anthony and his wife Michelle, treasured great-grandma of Jacob, Samuel, Joshua and Alexia. Service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 16th June. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
HEMS (Linda, nee Sherwood). Unexpectedly passed away at her home address, on 13th May, 2021. Linda, aged 72, of Biddulph, formerly of Hull. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum of James and Chris, very dear mother-in-law of Paula and Claire, also a special sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Linda will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Linda. Due to the present pandemic regulations, attendance at the crematorium will be limited. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Great Ormond Street Hospital (cheques made payable to GOSH Children’s Charity) and Cancer Research UK in memory of Linda. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513210.
PARKINSON (Bernard). Sadly passed away on Saturday, 29th May, while at Heliosa Care and Nursing Home, Congleton. Bernard, aged 83, of Odd Rode, Scholar Green, formerly of Biddulph and Congleton. The dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, a much loved dad of Toni and Ian, Jonty and Christine, and adored granddad of Mark. Bernard will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 14th June at 12.40pm. No flowers, by request; donations, if desired, to Stroke Association in memory of Bernard. Enquiries and donations: Wilsons Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785937.
SLATER. Peacefully on 13th May, 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Michael Thomas, aged 61, of Congleton, Cherished husband of Trudy. Dearly loved dad of Matthew, Christopher and Claire. Loving granddad. Service is to take place at New Life Church, Congleton on Monday, 14th June. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, via the family to New Life Church. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
WORTHY. Peacefully on 3rd June, 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Mary, aged 86, of Key Green. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Ken Worthy. Loving mum of Elizabeth and Peter, dear mother-in-law of Andrew and Rebecca and a cherished and treasured grandma of Georgina, Isabelle, Thomas and Lucas. Following a private committal, a service of thanksgiving for Mary’s life will be held at Key Green Chapel on Tuesday, 22nd June. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, via the family to Donna Louise Trust or East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
