BLAKEMORE (David William). Passed away peacefully at home on 27th March 2022, David, aged 90, of Wheelock. The beloved husband of the late Verna, the best dad to Mark, granddad and great-granddad. The funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Friday, 8th April at 11.30am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
COTTON (Phyllis Doreen). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 20th March 2022, Doreen, aged 89, of Davenport, and formerly Gillow Heath, Biddulph. The beloved wife of Bill; much-loved mum to Stephen, Julie and Pam, and treasured nan. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Monday, 4th April at 10am, followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
DOWLEY (Keith). At peace on 17th March 2022 at his home in Lask Edge, lifelong excavator / machine operator Keith, aged 71. The dearly loved and loving husband of Linda; much-loved dad of Keith and Ian; a dear father-in-law, and cherished granddad of James, Ruby, Kimberley, Bailey and Loraine. The funeral is on Friday, 8th April with a service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3.30pm. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. No flowers please, by request; donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK or Dementia UK. Enquiries: S Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
GRANT (Alan). Peacefully on 11th March 2022 at home, Alan, aged 60, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Sue; loving dad of Carrie, Kim, Donna and Jason; dear father-in-law of Andrea, Gary and Julie; cherished and treasured granddad of Craig, Emma, Jess, Matthew, Logan, Summer and Jacob; dearly loved son of Elizabeth, and a dear brother and brother-in-law. A horse-drawn cortege leaves his home at 10.30am on Tuesday, 5th April for a service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 11am, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Pancreatic Cancer. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
GREGORY (Eric, “Greg”). Passed away peacefully on 22nd March 2022 while in the comfort of his own home, Eric, aged 84, of Biddulph. The dearly devoted husband of Betty; treasured dad of Sandra, Paul and Lynne; loving father-in-law to John; cherished granddad of Daniel, Alex and Joe; a dearest brother, brother-in-law and uncle, and a very good friend and neighbour to many. The funeral service takes place at New Road Methodist Church on Monday, 11th April at noon, prior to interment at Hill Top Churchyard. Will all relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Flowers or donations gratefully received to South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
HANCOCK (Patricia, “Pat”). Formerly of Bank House, Brownlow, peacefully passed away at her home in Winsford, on 21st March 2022, surrounded by family, aged 73. Pat was a much-loved mum, nana and great-grandmother. The funeral service will be held at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 3pm on Monday, 4th April. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries: Fowles Funeral Services, 01606 592 724.
JACK (John). Passed away peacefully at home on 11th March 2022, John, aged 74. The beloved husband of Ann, and a much-loved father and granddad. The funeral service is to take place on Tuesday, 5th April at St Luke’s Church, Holmes Chapel, at 12.45pm, prior to a private committal at The Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only please, by request; donations, if desired, will be gratefully received on behalf East Cheshire Hospice At Home and Pancreatic Cancer Research in memory of John. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
LEAKE (Thomas Michael). Peacefully on 19th March 2022 at East Cheshire Hospice, Thomas Michael, aged 87, of Buglawton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Dorothy Leake; loving dad of Paul and Nigel; dear father-in-law of Wendy; cherished and treasured granddad of George and Katie, and a dear brother and brother-in-law. The cortege leaves his home at 1.20pm on Friday, 22nd April for a service at St John’s Church, Buglawton, at 1.30pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would 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.
MASON (James Howard). Peacefully on 17th March 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, James Howard, aged 79, of Gawsworth. A service and cremation will be held on Monday, 11th April at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Donations, if desired, to Eaton Church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
READ (Sheila). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 28th March 2022, Sheila, aged 83, of Over Peover. The devoted wife of Alan; much-loved mum to Dianne and Paul; mother-in-law of Tracey; and a treasured grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service is at Snelson Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, 12th April at 11am, followed by interment at St Lawrence’s Church, Over Peover. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Rossendale Trust. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
SMITH (Thomas). Suddenly on Monday, 14th March 2022 at home, Tom, aged 84, of Gillow Heath. The dearly beloved and devoted husband of Dorothy; treasured dad of Richard, Carol, Michael, Adam and the late Elaine; dearest brother-in-law to Jean; much loved father-in-law to Phanit; cherished granddad of Jonathan, Naomi, Christopher and Jack, and a loving uncle and a good friend to many. The funeral and committal service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 7th April at noon. Will all relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK 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.
