BICKERTON (Margaret). On Monday, 8th November, 2021. Peacefully in hospital. Formerly of Third Avenue, Sandbach. Margaret, aged 100. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Bickerton and a much loved mum, gran and great-gran. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, 25th November, 2021, at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach at 1.30pm, prior to committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to ward 10, Leighton Hospital. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01606 836708.
CARTER (Pauline). Peacefully at rest on Monday, 8th November, 2021, at her home, aged 78. Dearly loved wife of Brian, mother of Damian and Andrea, grandmother of Laurie, Keeli, Callum and Cole. Pauline was a loving family member and a wonderful special friend to all who knew her. We are all left with lots of wonderful memories of her. Cortege is to leave her home on Thursday, 2nd December at 2.15pm for service at Eaton Church at 2.30pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Rood Lane Chapel or Daneside Theatre. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. www.afinneron.co.uk.
DAVIES (Margaret). Peacefully on 5th November, 2021, at Astbury Mere Care Home. Margaret, aged 81, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Kenneth. Loving mum of Peter and Claire. Cherished mother-in-law of Pete. Devoted grandma to Lee, Ben, Tom, Freya and Ross and great-grandma to Jack, Tyler and Lacey. Cortege is to leave her home at 10.05am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 29th November, at 10.45am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. www.afinneron.co.uk.
FYNNEY (Frank). Peacefully at rest on Thursday, 4th November, 2021, at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Frank, aged 79, of Biddulph. Devoted husband of Josephine, cherished father to Joanne, Justin and Helen and Susan and Diane, dearly loved granddad to Charlotte, Brandon and Cameron, treasured father-in-law to Paul, Andy and Pete, beloved brother to Glenys and John, dear brother-in-law to Robert, also precious uncle to Louise and Nigel. Frank was someone very special and will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. Funeral to take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 26th November at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if preferred, in memory of Frank on behalf of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, ST8 6BD, 01782 513210.
GIBBONS. Peacefully on 6th November, 2021, at East Cheshire Hospice, Macclesfield. Douglas “Doug”, aged 85, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Pauline. Loving dad of Mike and Paul. A service of celebration for Doug’s life will be held at Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton on Thursday, 2nd December at 11.45am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice, The Christie or Macmillan nurses. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. www.afinneron.co.uk.
GIBSON (Marina “Jean”, nee Stonier). Peacefully passed away on 7th November, 2021, after a short illness borne with dignity and courage at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, with her loving family by her side. Jean, aged 84, of Biddulph Moor. Devoted wife of Abe, dearly loved mum of Chris and Samantha, mother-in-law of Karen and Andrew, much loved mamar of Alex, Dan and Ellie, loving great-mamar of Kresley, cherished sister of Russell also a dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Jean will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate Jean’s life will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 25th November at 12.40pm. Would family and friends kindly meet at the crematorium. No flowers, by Jean’s personal request; donations, if desired, in memory are gratefully received for Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513210.
LONGSHAW (Jeff). Suddenly on Thursday, 4th November, 2021, at River Dane Holiday Park. Jeff, aged 29, of Congleton. A precious son of Bev and Mick, loving brother of Dale, loved brother-in-law of Adele, treasured grandson of Gill and Jean, much loved partner of Jaz and a much loved nephew and friend. Jeff will be deeply missed by all his loving family and many friends. A service to celebrate Jeff’s life will take place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury on Monday, 29th November at 1pm prior to interment at Astbury Cemetery. Family flowers only, please; donations preferred in memory of Jeff to the Movember Foundation. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
LOVATT (Doreen, nee Hurt). Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 7th November, 2021, at the Old Vicarage Nursing Home. Doreen, aged 90, of Biddulph. Devoted wife of the late Arthur, beloved mum of Pauline, David and the late Christine, cherished nan and great-nan, dearly loved sister of the late Wilf, Vera, Joyce and Pat and a dear aunt. Doreen will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph on Tuesday, 23rd November at noon prior to interment at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Family flowers only, please; donations preferred in memory of Doreen to British Heart Foundation, RNID or Leukaemia UK. Enquiries: John Garside & Son, 2 Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
STUBBS. Peacefully on 7th November, 2021, at Clayton Manor Care Home, Congleton. Harold, aged 85, of Congleton. The dearly loved husband of Christine. A loving dad, granddad and great-granddad. Cortege is to leave his home on Wednesday, 1st December at 11.35am for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. www.afinneron.co.uk.
SWIFT. Peacefully on 14th November, 2021, at East Cheshire Hospice. Jillian “Jill” Jennifer, aged 73, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Philip, loving mum of Karen, Nick and James, dear mother-in-law of Claire and Kate, cherished nan of Kerry, Ben, Amy, Lucas, Taylor and Leo, and a treasured great-nan of Neve and Freddie. Cortege is to leave Chestnut Drive on Friday, 3rd December at 9.25am for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. www.afinneron.co.uk.
