BEARD (Janet Winnifred, nee Merrill). Peacefully on 25th November at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, Janet Winnifred Beard, aged 80. Loving wife to Donald, and a mum, nanny, great-nanny and sister. The funeral service is on Thursday, 16th December at St Leonard’s Church, Warmingham, at 2pm, followed by a private family committal. Family flowers only, please; donations in memory of Janet will be gratefully received for Mid Cheshire Barn Owl Conservation Group. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street, Crewe, 01270 584 329.
CARLESS (Catherine). On 4th December 2021, of Fountain Court, Biddulph, and passed away peacefully at Royal Stoke University Hospital, aged 73. The beloved wife of Peter; loving mother of Neil and Barry; dear sister of William, Mary and the late Owen and Esther; cherished auntie of Elizabeth, William, Ceri, Angharad, Bethan and Lowri. Catherine will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A public service will be held at St Eilian Church, Llaneilian, on Monday, 20th December at noon followed by committal at Bangor Crematorium at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but donations will be gratefully received in memory of Catherine towards Macmillan Trust (cheques payable to “John Hughes and Son Donations Account” or please visit the website to make an online donation johnhughesandson.co.uk). Enquiries and donations: John Hughes and Son, Britannia, Machine Street, Amlwch Port, LL68 9HA, 01407 830 461.
COOPER (Cecil James). Peacefully on 3rd December 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Cecil James Cooper, aged 87, of Congleton. A service and cremation will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on a date and time to be arranged. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
DOMLEO (Christine Ann). Suddenly but peacefully at the Prestbury Beaumont, on 6th December 2021, Christine, aged 72, formerly of West Heath, Congleton. The beloved wife of the late Roland; cherished mother of Rebecca and Philippa; wonderful mother-in-law to Jeremy and Chris, and much-loved grandma of Elizabeth, John, Beatrice and Hattie. The funeral service is at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 30th December at 1.40pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Barnardo’s.
HORTON (Patricia Ann). Passed away peacefully at Astbury Mere Care Home on 8th December 2021, Pat, aged 81, of Sandbach. The beloved wife of the late John; treasured mum to Richard and Philip, and loving nan. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Wednesday, 22nd December at 2pm, followed by committal at Vale Royal Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses and St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
JONES (Noreen, “Nor”). Peacefully at rest on Sunday, 5th December 2021, at Springbank Nursing Home, Knypersley, in the presence of her loving family, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Noreen, aged 73, of Mount Pleasant, Mow Cop, and formerly of Congleton. The devoted and loving wife of Mick, and a much loved mum, nana, great-nana and sister. Noreen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 22nd December at 9.20am. Would relatives please accept this intimation and would friends kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Wilsons Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.
LAWTON (Pamela, “Pam”). Peacefully at rest on Wednesday, 8th December 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Pam, aged 93, of Congleton, now reunited with her beloved husband Fred. The much-loved mum of Sarah. Pam will be sadly missed by her loving family, friends and neighbours. The funeral service is to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th December at 11.40am. No flowers, by request; donations preferred in memory of Pam to The Salvation Army. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
LEE (Patrick, Pat). Pat passed away peacefully on Saturday, 11th December at East Cheshire Hospice in the presence of his wife and son, aged 90. The cherished husband of Dorine; loving father of Cindy and Simon; much-loved grandpa of Jon, Tim, Sarah, Christy, Andrew and Mark, and much-loved great-grandpa of Leo, Jamie, Harley, Natalie, Oliver, Jenson and Mia. Pat will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, strength of character, love of reading, crosswords and flight sim and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 3pm on Tuesday, 21st December. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to East Cheshire Hospice. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jason and Abi at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. Please direct all enquiries to them.
MILLWARD (Doreen Mary). Peacefully on Sunday, 28th November 2021, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Doreen, aged 85, of Biddulph. The devoted mum of Pamela and Pauline; treasured nanna of Liam, Sarah, Katie, Anthony and Nicole; great-nanna of Joshua, Alivia, Ethan, Riley, Archie, Alfie, Isabella and Leighton, and a much-loved aunt and a good friend to many. Doreen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends but fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Tuesday, 21st December at noon prior to a committal service at Bradwell Crematorium. Will family and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to the Bradley Lowery Foundation 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.
OLIVER (Gerald). The death has occurred in Canada of Mr Gerald Oliver, aged 88, formerly of Biddulph. He was the husband of the late Margaret; father of Simon Oliver and Stephen Oliver; granddad of Alwen, Charlotte and Trent, and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Gerald will be greatly missed by all family and friends.
ROBERTS (Vera). Passed away peacefully on 30th November 2021, at her home in Biddulph, Vera, aged 100. Vera will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Thursday, 23rd December at 10.30am, prior to interment at St Lawrence’s Churchyard. Would all wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, ST8 6BD, 01782 513 210.
TAYLOR (Flora). Peacefully on 4th December 2021, at Clayton Manor Nursing Home, Flora, aged 93, of Congleton. The cortege is to leave her niece’s home for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th December at 1.40pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
WRIGHT (Geoffrey). Peacefully on 6th December 2021, at Lawton Manor Care Home, Geoffrey, aged 97, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Winifred “Winn” Violet Wright; loving dad of Lyn and Barry; a cherished and treasured granddad and great-granddad, and a dear brother to John. Family are invited to the committal at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 30th December at 12.20pm, prior to a service of celebration for Geoff’s life at Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton, at 1.30pm. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
YORKE (Barbara). Passed away peacefully at Ravenswood Care Home on 4th December 2021, Barbara, aged 75. The beloved wife of the late Arthur. The funeral service is to take place on Thursday, 23rd December 2021, at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, at 1pm followed by cremation at Vale Royal Crematorium. Family flowers only, please, by request; donations, if desired, will be gratefully received on behalf of St Mary’s Church, Sandbach or Epilepsy Action in memory of Barbara. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
