BANNER (Annette Kathleen). Peacefully on 29th January 2023 at home, Annette Kathleen, aged 75, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Geoff; loving mum of Brendon and the late Claire; dear mother-in-law of Alison; cherished and treasured nana of Nerea, Charlie and Giles, and a dear sister of Mike. The cortege leaves her home at 1.20pm on Wednesday, 1st March for a service and cremation at Birches Crematorium at 2pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macclesfield and Congleton League of Friends. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BANTICK (Carol Phyllis). Peacefully passed at Dora Rose Care Home, Stafford on 10th December 2022, Carol, aged 77, of Rock End, Biddulph Moor. The dearly loved mum of Julie and Angela; cherished mother-in-law of Barrie and Paul; much-loved grandma of Samuel, Cathryn and Hannah, and a special friend to many. Carol will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Carol will take place at Hill Top Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, on Friday, 17th February at 11am. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s Donations in memory of Carol. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BATEMAN (Joseph Leslie). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 28th January 2023, Chad, aged 78, of Sandbach. The much-loved husband of Sandra; devoted dad to Adrian, Daryll, Collette and Justin, and a treasured grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service is at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday, 16th February at 11.30am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK or British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BERRY-BROWN (Christine). Suddenly on Tuesday, 17th January 2023, Christine, aged 64, of Knypersley. A treasured mum of James and Thomas; dearest mother-in-law to Leoni and Demi; devoted nan of James, Matilda and Joseph; a very dear daughter-in-law to Gill; a much-loved sister, and a good friend, neighbour and colleague to many. Christine will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and many friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Christine is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Tuesday, 28th February at 12.45pm prior to a private committal service. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Midlands Air Ambulance 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.
BOULTON (Reginald, “Reg”). Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, 19th January 2023 at Royal Stoke University Hospital with his dearest daughters by his side, Reg, aged 88, of Biddulph. A beloved and devoted husband of the late Phyllis; dearly loved dad of Diane, Jayne and the late Jason; and a much-loved grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and brother-in-law. Reg will be sadly missed but very fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Reg is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 24th February at 1pm prior to interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity (neonatal unit, intensive care) c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
BRAMALL (Mary). Passed away at Elm House Care Home, Nantwich on 26th January 2023, Mary, aged 88, of Sandbach, formerly Minshull Vernon. The devoted wife of the late Ron; much-loved mum to Sue, Dave and Diane; and a loving grandma, great-grandma and sister. The funeral service is at St Peter’s Church, Minshull Vernon, on Monday, 13th February at 11.30am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
FRADLEY (Olive, formerly Harratt, nee Shone). Peacefully at rest on Sunday, 15th January 2023, at Leighton Hospital, after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity, Olive, aged 88, of Kent Green. The dearly loved wife of the late Peter; much-loved mum of Judith and Yvonne; loving mother-in-law of Robert and Mark; a special step-mum of Corrina and Charlotte; step-mother-in-law of Michelle and Simon; loved nanna of Sarah, Kieran, Lewis, Jack and George; precious great-nanna of Lola, Isla and Erin, and a dear cousin of the late Vera. Olive will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service and cremation is at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 24th February at noon. Would relatives please accept this intimation and would friends kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK in memory of Olive. Enquiries and donations: Wilsons Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.
HILL (Gillian Ann, nee Kay). Peacefully on 26th January 2023 at Leighton Hospital, Gillian Ann, aged 79, of Holmes Chapel. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Kenneth; a dear sister of John, and a dear sister-in-law of Beverley and Joan. The cortege leaves her home at 10.35am on Monday, 27th February for Requiem Mass at St James the Great 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 Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
MILLINGTON (Beryl). Peacefully on 27th January 2023 at Leighton Hospital, Beryl, aged 93, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late John Victor Millington; loving mum of Christine and Antony; and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. The cortege leaves her home at 11.30am on Thursday, 23rd February for service at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 11.45am, prior to committal at Birches 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 British Heart Foundation or St Mary’s Church, Astbury. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
PEET (Joyce). Passed away peacefully at Adlington Manor Care Home on Wednesday, 25th January, aged 82. The adored wife of the late John; caring mum to Andrew and Christine; loving grandma to Rebecca and Luca, and sister to Geraldine and Marilyn. Joyce will be truly and deeply missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is to be held at St Winefride’s Church, Sandbach, on Wednesday, 1st March at 11am followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. The family has asked that instead of flowers, mourners donate to a charity of their choice. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Service, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
SHRIGLEY (Keith). Peacefully on 29th January 2023 at Newton Court Care Home, Middlewich, Keith, aged 89, formerly of Mount Pleasant. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Sheila Shrigley; partner of Hilda Harrison; loving dad of Dawn, Keith and Hayley; dear father-in-law of John and Stephen, and a cherished granddad of nine and treasured great-granddad of seven. The cortege is to leave his daughter Dawn’s home at 10.55am on Tuesday, 28th February for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Stroke Association or Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
TIDESWELL (Francis Peter). Peacefully on 31st January 2023 at Priesty Field Nursing Home, Francis “Peter”, aged 81, of Congleton and a former firefighter in Hanley, Leek and Greater Manchester. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Margery; loving dad of Stephen and Sean; dear father-in-law of Judith and Janine, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Alfie, Imogen, Archie and Emily. The cortege leaves his home at 12.40pm on Thursday, 2nd March for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Fire Fighters Charity. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
