BARRY (Phyllis, nee Crosby). Phyllis, aged 91 years, of Biddulph, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, 25th October 2023 while in the care of the staff at Claybourne Care Home, with her two daughters by her side. The beloved and devoted wife of the late Jim Barry; cherished mum of Josephine and Janet; dearest mother-in-law to Paul and Neil; a treasured grandma of Robert and Philippa, a great grandma, and a very special friend to Gracie Greyhound. Phyllis will be deeply missed but affectionally remembered by all her loving family. A private committal service will take place prior to a service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 9th November at 3pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Approach Dementia Support 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.
CARTWRIGHT (Susan Mary). Passed away peacefully at Clayton Manor Care Home, Congleton, Susan, aged 88 years. A teacher at Westlands High School, West Heath, for many years who will be greatly missed by family, friends and all that knew her. The funeral is to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Congleton, on Tuesday, 7th November at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Shelter. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
HARRIS (John). Peacefully, at home on Saturday, 7th October, 2023, aged 89. The devoted husband of Iris; treasured brother of Mary and Eira, and much-loved uncle to Josephine and Sian. The funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Swettenham, on Friday, 10th November at 11am. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to Guide Dogs for the Blind or the RNIB. All donations and enquiries to Albert R Slack Funeral Directors, 84, South Oak Lane, Wilmslow, 01625 525 063. cheshirefunerals.co.uk.
HIBBERT (John Ernest) Peacefully on 19th October 2023, at Astbury Mere Care Home, John Ernest, aged 76 years, of Mossley. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Valerie “Val” Hibbert; loving dad of Adrian; cherished granddad of Olivia and James; dear brother of Robert, Rick, Jeff, the late Andrew and the late Garry, and brother-in-law of Maria, Karen, Denise, Michael, Kay and Beryl, the late Sue and the late Alan. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 24th November at 10.40am for a service at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 11am, 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 East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
MEIR (Reginald William, “Reg”). Peacefully while at home on Thursday, 19th October 2023, Reg, aged 90 years, of Biddulph. A truly beloved and devoted husband to the late Mary Meir; treasured dad of David and Chris; loving father-in-law to Jan and Jayne; cherished grandpa of Matthew, Daniel, Jodi and Charlie; great Pa Reg of Henry, Heidi, Rory and Violet; a dearest brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a very dear neighbour and friend to many. Reg will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 13th November at 11am prior to interment into the Churchyard. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation; would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received 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.
MOUNTFORD (Marion). Suddenly but peacefully at her home in Mow Cop on 8th October 2023, Marion, aged 79. The devoted wife of Bill; beloved mum of Paul, and a dear aunt. Marion will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Thomas’s Church, Mow Cop, on Tuesday, 7th November at noon. Floral tributes welcome; donations, if desired, to St Thomas’s Church. Enquiries to John Garside and Son Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
NIXON (Jean). Peacefully on 18th October 2023, at Heliosa Nursing Home, Jean, aged 95 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Derrick Nixon; loving mum of Julie; dear mother-in-law of Norman; cherished nan of Andrew and Daniel, and a treasured great-grandma of Sophia, Yannis, Isabella and Mia. The cortege is to leave her daughter’s home on Friday, 17th November at 12.30pm for a service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 12.45pm, 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 Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
WAITE (Reginald Francis). Peacefully on 15th October 2023, at East Cheshire Hospice, Reginald Francis BA, aged 86 years, of Eaton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Dorothy; loving dad of Hilary and Louise; dear father-in-law of Martin and Roger, and cherished and treasured granddad of John, Kelly and George. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 9th November at 10.45am for a service at Eaton Church at 11am, 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 East Cheshire Hospice via the family. All enquiries to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32 West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
