Agency by William Gibson 
BURGESS. Peacefully on 27th June 2024 at East Cheshire Hospice. Carol Ann, aged 68, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Andrew Burgess. Loving mum of Emma, Elly and Etta and step-mum to Joe, dear mother-in-law of Gary, Rich and Steph, dear sister and sister-in-law and a cherished and treasured granny and great-granny. Cortege is to leave her daughter’s home on Friday, 26th July at 10.15am for service at Eaton Church at 10.30am, 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 East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
COTTRELL (Cynthia). At rest on Sunday, 23rd June 2024 at RSUH. Cynthia, aged 82, of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved wife of Fred, treasured mum of Mandy, dearest mother-in-law to Paul, precious nan of Steph, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Cynthia will be deeply missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph on Tuesday, 16th July at 11am prior to interment at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No flowers by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Doulgas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, SOT, ST8 6DY, 01782 379191.
LEESE (Thomas Anthony). Passed away peacefully on 7th July 2024. Tom, aged 40, of Sandbach. Much loved son of Brian and Jacqueline, fun loving brother to Andrew, Andrea, Tracy and Michelle, dearly loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service to be held at Birches Crematorium on Friday, 19th July at 11am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HJ, 01270 750852.
LYCETT. Passed away peacefully at Twyford House on Sunday, 23rd June 2024. Marie, aged 107, devoted wife of the late Bill, cherished aunt of Mark, Paul, Hazel, Simon, Ron, Richard, Alison and Stephen. Marie will be missed by her family, friends and all that knew her and fondly remembered. The funeral service is to take place at Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium on Monday, 15th July at 11.30am. Flowers or donations if desired to: National Garden Scheme, East Wing, Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RT. Enquires to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DF, 01260 298829.
MIEN (Dorothy Pamela aka Pam). Peacefully on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 in the care of Astbury Mere Nursing Home, Congleton, aged 90. Very much loved mother of Karen and Janis, grandmother of Lora, grandmother-in-law of Brad, great-grandmother of Evy and Harry and friend to many, who will be sadly missed for ever. The service will take place at Birches Crematorium, Lostock Green, Lach Dennis on Thursday, 1st August at 1pm. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Family flowers only, please; donations to Alzheimer’s Research UK (charity no 1077089) or Aspire — The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre (charity no 1128608). For further information, please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279507.
OLIVER (Stephen). Steve passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 25th June 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family, aged 76. The cherished husband of Maureen, much loved father of Richard, Caroline and Laura, and granddad of Oliver and Eliza. Steve will be lovingly remembered for his devotion to his family, sense of humour, words of wisdom and kindness. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 11am on Tuesday, 16th July. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Steve’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Steve’s memory. They would also like to thank the cardiac team at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Macmillan nurses, district nurses and care team. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation. 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 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.
STUART (Donna, nee Jackson). Passed away suddenly on 25th June 2024 at her home. Donna, aged 56, of Congleton and formerly Kidsgrove. The loved and devoted wife of Steve, cherished mum of Beckie, Luke and Matthew, loved sister of Matthew, very dear sister-in-law to Michelle, missed daughter-in-law to Bill and Beryl and treasured aunty of Brindley and Francesca. The funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury on Thursday, 18th July at 1.45pm. Flowers are welcome in Donna’s memory. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DF, 01260 298829.
