AHERN (Ivy) Peacefully on 9th August 2022, at Bradwell Court Nursing Home, Ivy, aged 99 of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Arthur Paul Ahern, and loving mum of Neil and Jack. The funeral service and interment are to take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 7th September at 2pm. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Bradwell Court Residential Comfort Fund. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BARKER (José). Peacefully passed away at Clayton Manor Care Home on 18th August 2022, José, aged 76 years of Mossley, and formerly of Biddulph. The dearly loved wife of the late Guy; much-loved mum of Debbie; mother-in-law of Mark and grandma of Gus, and a special sister of Michele. Jos? will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of José at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 13th September at 10am. Mourners wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of José. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BELL (Brenda Margaret). Peacefully passed away at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 16th August 2022, Brenda, aged 87, of Biddulph Moor. The devoted wife of the late Graham Bowyer and having the last 21 happy years with late Harry Bell; beloved mum of Nigel, Andrew and Claire; loved mum-in-law of Christine and Michael; dearly loved nan of Lee, Vicki, Sian, Christopher and Hayley, and a much-loved great-nan and a dear sister. Brenda will be sadly missed by fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, 6th September at Carmountside Chapel at 11.30am, followed by an interment at Carmountside Graveside. Those wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Floral tributes welcome. Enquiries: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BROUGH (Samuel). Passed away peacefully at home on 30th August 2022, Sam aged 89 years, of Sandbach. The dearly loved partner of Marilyn; husband of the late Jean and Cynthia; a wonderful dad to Audrey, Jacqueline, Diane, Steven, Gary and Jason; and a treasured granddad and great-granddad. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. The funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday, 8th September at 3.30pm. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BUCKLEY (Patricia). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 25th August 2022, Pat aged 74 years, of Moston. The much-loved wife of the late David, mum to Ian and Emily, and Nana. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. The funeral service is to be held at St Leonard’s Church, Warmingham, on Thursday, 8th September at 10.30am, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
CHADDOCK (Frederick Graham, “Fred”). Peacefully passed away at his home address, on 18th August 2022, Fred aged 88 years, of Biddulph, and formerly of Congleton. A much-loved brother, uncle and great-uncle; a dearly loved partner of the late Flo, and a cherished companion of Zena, and a special friend to many. Fred will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Fred at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 14th September at 12.45pm, followed by committal at Bradwell Crematorium. Mourners wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Marie Curie and Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Fred. All enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
GRAY (Margaret, nee Lilley). Peacefully on Friday, 12th August 2022 at Primrose House Nursing Home, Haslington, and of Tewkesbury Close, Middlewich, Margaret aged 81 years. The dearly loved wife of William Gray. The funeral service is to take place on Thursday, 8th September at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Middlewich, at 11.30am prior to committal at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Epilepsy Society and the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Middlewich, 01606 836 708.
JONES (John Trevor, “Trevor”). Suddenly at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on 20th August 2022, Trevor, of Brown Lees, and formerly of Biddulph, aged 74 years. The dearly loved husband of Vera, and a treasured and loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and a friend to many, who will be truly missed. The funeral service and cremation is to be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, 16th September at 12.30pm. Would all friends and family please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations preferred to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Midlands Air Ambulance. Donations and enquiries to: C McGough and Sons, 79, Roundwell street, Tunstall, 01782 834 300.
LOMAS (Jane). Suddenly on 10th August 2022, at home, Jane, aged 61 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved partner of Kevin Jordan, and a dear stepmum of Patrick; a dear sister of Paul, and a dear friend to many. The cortege is to leave her home on Thursday, 8th September at 9.55am for a service at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, at 10.15am, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
MCGONNELL (Linda). Peacefully on 13th August 2022, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Linda, aged 69 years, of Congleton. The cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 6th September for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. Donations if desired to Biddulph Wild Bird and Wild Life Rescue. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SANTRIAN (Francis Alexander, “Frank”). Peacefully on Friday, 12th August 2022 at Queen’s Hospital, Burton, Frank, aged 87 years, of Biddulph Moor. The devoted husband of the late Dorothy Santrian; loving dad of Karl and Mark; treasured father-in-law of Tracey and Maria; much-loved granddad; dear brother-in-law of Joan, and a good friend to many, who will always be loved and sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral service is to take place at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor, on Thursday, 8th September at 1pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Would relatives and friends please meet at the church. Flowers are welcome, or donations if preferred for The Evergreens Club, Biddulph Moor. A donation box will be available at the church. Enquiries: Haydn Heath, Tudor-Davies, Independent Family Funeral Services, The Beeches, 142, Waterloo Road, Burslem, 01782 811 411. tudor-davies.co.uk.
SLATER (Mary). Passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, 19th August 2022, surrounded by her loving family, Mary, aged 91 years of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late Cyril; much-loved mum of Angela; dear mother-in-law of Ken; treasured grandma of Daniel and Laura; cherished great-grandma of Mia and Ethan, and missed sister of Billy and the late Phyllis and Janie. Mary will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all that knew her. The funeral service will take place at St James’ Church, Congleton, on Thursday, 15th September at 10.30am. The family have requested that mourners wear any colour apart from black. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to East Cheshire NHS Charity (ECHO). Enquiries: John Garside & Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
WIDGERY (Madeline). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 15th August 2022, aged 80, and of Sandbach. The beloved wife of Bob; loving mum of Mark and Marie, and a treasured grandma and great-grandma. Madeline will be deeply missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Middlewich, on Monday, 12th September at 11am, followed by a committal at The Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium at noon. All donations to Cancer Research UK are greatly appreciated, in loving memory of Madeline. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
