ASHWORTH (Jacky, neé Parker). Passed away peacefully on 19th September 2024 at Tall Oaks Nursing Home, Biddulph, Jacky, aged 83, who was born and raised in Congleton. The devoted wife of Brian; cherished mum of Anthony and Stephen; loving grannie to Sophie, Alex, Jamie, William, Chloé and Bryn, and much-loved sister to the late Derek and Graham. The funeral service is to take place at 1pm on Wednesday, 9th October at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, followed by a burial. All flowers and donations will go direct to St Peter’s Church (cheques made payable to The Parish of Congleton) Would family and friends please take this as their invitation to attend. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
BIRCH (Maureen). Our beloved mum passed away on 10th September 2024 in Coldingham, Scotland. She was a long-time resident of Congleton and member of Congleton Golf Club, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s UK. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, Berwick, 01289 307 438.
GIBSON (Frederick, “Bernard”). Passed away peacefully at home on 13th September 2024 with his loving family by his side, Bernard, aged 88, of Biddulph Park. The devoted husband of the late Barbara; dearly loved dad of Tracy, Neal and Clare; cherished father-in-law, much loved granddad and great-granddad, and a special friend to many. Bernard will be fondly remembered by his loving family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2.45pm on Monday, 30th September at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan at Home. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
HARGREAVES (Andrea). Peacefully at home on 17th September 2024, Andrea, aged 84, of Sandbach. The dearly loved wife of Jack; loving mum of Ruth and David; dear mother-in-law of Artie, and devoted grandma of Callum and Caitlin. A service will be held at Unity Methodist Church, Sandbach, on Friday, 4th October at 11.30am followed by burial at Sandbach Cemetery. Will all friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only but if desired a donation may be made to The Christie Charity. All enquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, of 144/146, Crewe Road, Alsager, 01270 882 097.
PRESTON (Joyce). Peacefully on 14th September 2024 at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Joyce, aged 88, of Biddulph. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Graham Henry Preston; loving mum of Heather and Andrew; dear mother-in-law of Howard and Caroline; cherished grandma of Heidi, Adele and Tate, and treasured great-grandma of Owen, Avril and Jack. The cortege is to leave her home on Wednesday, 9th October at 10am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. 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 Douglas Macmillan Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
TEMPLE (William Paul, “Paul”). Paul passed away suddenly on Monday, 9th September 2024 at home, aged 78. The beloved husband of Kath; loving dad to Kerry and Julia, and much-loved Granda of Elliot, Anna, Kira and Sam. Paul will be lovingly remembered for his gentle, caring and kind nature, his sense of humour and wise counsel. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. There will be a private cremation on Friday, 4th October followed by a thanksgiving service for family and friends at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, at noon. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Paul’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Keswick Ministries. A donation box will be available at the service. However, donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.
