BALL (Allan William). Peacefully on 2nd August 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Allan William Ball, aged 93, of Congleton. The dearly loved husband of the late Winnie; cherished dad of Sandra and father-in-law of Neil; loving granddad of Adele, and a dear brother-in-law of Jean. The funeral service and cremation are at Birches Crematorium on Tuesday, 23rd August at 11am. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
CLARKE (Jean). Peacefully on 26th July 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Jean, aged 87, of Congleton. The funeral service and cremation are at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 16th August at 12.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. At the family’s request an item of bright colour may be worn. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Daneside Theatre. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
COPELAND (John Headley). Peacefully on Wednesday, 3rd August 2022 while at home. John, aged 88, of Timbersbrook. The devoted husband of the late Anne, and a very dear friend to Michael, Hayley, Clinton, Isabel, Fern and Darcie. John will be sadly missed by all his friends but fondly remembered. The funeral service is at Christ Church, Eaton, on Monday, 15th August at 1.30pm, prior to interment into the churchyard. Will friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet for the service. Floral tributes welcome or, if desired, donations to Christ Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379191.
EDGE (Eileen May). Passed peacefully at Mount Pleasant Nursing Home on Wednesday, 20th July 2022, aged 92. The dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur; much-loved mother of Katherine, and mother-in-law to Steve, and a loving sister, aunty and friend. The funeral service is on Wednesday, 17th August at 10.30am at Biddulph Methodist Church, prior to interment at St Lawrence’s Church burial ground. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation or Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries: Griffiths and Booth, Holmes Chapel, 01477 532 427.
GRIMSLEY (Dennis). At peace on 23rd July 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Dennis John, aged 90, latterly of Claybourne Care Home and formerly of Biddulph, originally of Burton-on-Trent, and retired headmaster of Blythe Bridge High School. The devoted husband of the late Pat; much-loved father of David and Andrew; later in life partner to Beryl, and a kind and loyal friend to many. The funeral is on Thursday, 18th August following a private cremation. A memorial service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 3pm. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to The Haywood Foundation and MHA (Methodist Homes Association). Enquiries: S Sigley and Sons Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
HEATH (Dennis Edward). Passed away peacefully at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 3rd August 2022, Dennis, aged 78, of Middlewich and former proprietor of Winsford Plant Hire. The loving husband of Margaret; much-loved dad to Donna and Andrew, and special granddad. The funeral service is at Christ Church, Wharton, on Wednesday, 24th August at 11.30am, followed by a private family committal. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Lions Youth Brass (charity number 1154884). Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
HOLLAND (Hugh Speakman). Retired dentist. Peacefully passed away on Thursday, 28th July 2022 at home, Hugh, aged 92, of Biddulph Moor. The dearly loved husband of the late Wynn; sadly missed by Jane, Dave, Tom and Nadia, Becca and Paul, and new great-granddaughter Elodie. The funeral service is at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 16th August at 2pm. Will relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations preferred in memory of Hugh for Buxton Donkey Sanctuary and the Hospice at Home nurses at Macclesfield District General Hospital c/o the funeral director. Enquiries and donations: Gail Spender, C Edwards and Son (Funeral Services), 155, High Street, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent, 01782 782 842.
LEAKE (Charles Arthur). Peacefully at rest on Thursday, 4th August 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, in the presence of his devoted family, Charles, aged 84, of Congleton. The dearly loved and loving husband of Margaret; the much-loved and treasured dad of Jacquie; a dear father-in-law to Martin; a dearly loved and cherished granddad and a loving great-granddad. Charles will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Wednesday, 17th August at 2pm followed by a burial. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
OLLERHEAD (Betty, née Wright). 25th July, 2022, Taken into God’s care, Betty, aged 88, from Wheelock. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Harry; loving mum of Wendy and mother-in-law of David; cherished nana of Charlotte and Hannah; youngest sister of the late Doris and brother-in-law Len, and aunt to David, Adrian, Mark and Joy. Betty will be sadly missed. The funeral service is at Crewe Crematorium Chapel on Friday, 12th August at 3.30pm. Mourners please wear something bright. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Salvation Army. Enquiries: Funeral Director Steven Linde, 01270 588 980.
PALMER (Mary Bridget, née Moloney). Peacefully passed away on 27th July 2022 at her daughter’s home in Denstone, surrounded by her loving family, Mary Palmer, aged 90, formerly of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late Charles; dearly loved mother of Stephen and Christine; treasured grandmother of Mark, Stephen, Edward and James; dear mother-in-law of Jane and the late Tony; cherished sister of Noreen; much-loved aunt and cousin; and a special friend to many. The funeral service is at St Mary’s RC Church, West Road, Congleton, on Monday, 22nd August at 11am, followed by burial at St Mary’s Churchyard, Astbury. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Donna Louise Children’s Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
ROBERTS (Terry). Peacefully on Wednesday, 27th July 2022 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Terry, aged 77, formerly of Biddulph. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 26th August at noon followed by interment into St Lawrence’s Churchyard. Will all relatives please accept this intimation and would friends kindly meet at the church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Neil Venables, Dolven Funeral services, 1, Nashe Drive, Blurton, 01782 599 156.
