BAILEY (Sheila). Entered eternal rest on Thursday, 4th November 2021, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Sheila, aged 82, of Knypersley, and formerly of Brown Lees. The devoted wife of the late Graham; treasured mum of Karen and Andrew; dearest mother-in-law to the late Gary and Cherri; a loving sister, aunt and sister-in-law, and a good friend and neighbour to many. Sheila will be greatly missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Tuesday, 23rd November at 11.30am prior to a committal service at Bradwell Crematorium. Will all 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 British Heart Foundation 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.
BARBER (Antony Edward). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 7th November 2021, Tony, aged 75, of Winterley. The beloved husband of Hazel; treasured dad to Lisa and Carl, and loving “Grandood” of Natasha and Ashley. A private cremation is to take place. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
CHADDOCK (Sheila). Peacefully passed away at her home in Biddulph, surrounded by her close family, Sheila, aged 93. The devoted wife of the late Bill, and loving mum, nan, great-nanna and great-great-nanna. Sheila will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church on Wednesday, 17th November at noon; interment will follow at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Floral tributes are welcome; donations, if desired, to Marie Curie. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
CLARK (Alice, née Wetherby). Passed away peacefully on 4th November 2021, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Alice, aged 91, of Brereton. The devoted wife of Lawrence and dearly loved by all. The funeral service is to be held at St Oswald’s Church, Brereton, on Wednesday, 24th November at noon, followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cheshire Dogs’ Home. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
EDGE (Peter). Peacefully at rest on Saturday, 30th October 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Peter, aged 88, of Congleton. A loved and devoted husband of Madeline; the best dad in the world to Lynn and Ann; a special role model of grandson Adam and his wife Emily; doting great-granddad of Lily and Freddie; loved brother of Ann, and a treasured uncle. Peter will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. The funeral service takes place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 18th November at 10.45am. Flowers most welcome or, if preferred, donations in memory of Peter to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Funeral Directors, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
ELLIS. Peacefully on 31st October, 2021, at home. Jean, aged 82, of Brereton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of John; loving mum of Belinda, Nick and Charlotte; dear mother-in-law of Philip, Colin and Allie; cherished nanny of Max, Hattie and Jemima, dear sister of Hazel and sister-in-law of Joe and Janet. The cortege is to leave her home on Thursday, 18th November at 10.40am for a service at St Oswald’s Church, Brereton, at 11am, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to PSP Association. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
GIBBINS (Sheila). Peacefully on 2nd November 2021, Sheila, aged 88, of Knypersley, and formerly of Scholar Green. The devoted wife of the late David; loved mum of Carole, Mark and Simon, and a treasured nana and great-nana. Sheila will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will be at Biddulph Methodist Church on Monday, 15th November at 2pm followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Will all friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only but, if desired, a donation may be made to Dementia UK. Enquiries and donations: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of Alsager and Kidsgrove, 01270 882 097 or 01782 775 333.
HUGHES (Laura). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 3rd November, 2021, Laura, aged 93, of Sandbach. The devoted wife of the late Frank, and much-loved auntie to Stanley, Nicole, Louise and Elizabeth. They funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Monday, 22nd November at 1.45pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Sandbach Animal Rescue. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
RAMON-FERNANDEZ (Gillian). Peacefully on 27th October 2021, at East Cheshire Hospice, Gillian, aged 65, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Primitivo Ramon; loving mum of Paul; dear sister of Barbara, Peter and the late Pamela; sister-in-law of Mick, Margaret, Jesus, the late Derek and the late Vicente, and a loving auntie. The cortege is to leave her home at 12.40pm for cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 19th November at 1.15pm, prior to a service of celebration for Gillian’s life at Biddulph Methodist Church at 2.15pm. 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. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
STONIER (Renate, “Natty”). Suddenly on Monday, 18th October 2021, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Renate (Natty) aged 72, of Biddulph. The dearly loved and loving wife of John; the much-loved and treasured mum of Beverley and John; a dearly loved and cherished nana of Jordan, Becky, Courtney and Callum, and a very precious and much loved great-nana to Casey, Joseph and Bonnie-Mae. Renate (Natty) will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends. A funeral service is to take place at New Road Methodist Chapel, Biddulph Moor, on Tuesday, 16th November at 12.30pm prior to interment in the chapel churchyard. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the chapel and disperse from the chapel churchyard. The family would like to pass on their sincere thanks for all the wonderful support and the many cards and messages of condolence received. Family flowers only, please; donations would be preferred in memory of Renate (Natty) to The Chapel Yard. Messages of condolence may be left on the funeral director’s website, kevinlowndsfuneralservices.com. Enquiries: Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services, 12 and 13, Andrew Place, Newcastle, 01782 914 777 or 07841 028 404.
THORNHILL (Walter George). On Saturday, 30th October 2021, peacefully at Astbury Mere Care Home, Walter, aged 95. The dearly loved husband of the late Marjorie Thornhill and a much-loved brother and uncle. Formerly of Sandbach. The funeral service is to take place at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Monday, 22nd November at 11am, prior to committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762 230.
WALKER (Mark John). Suddenly on Thursday, 21st October, 2021, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Mark, aged 50, of Biddulph. A loving and devoted husband of Katharine; most treasured and precious dad of Cheyana and Sophia; cherished son of John and Janet; much-loved brother of Andrea; a dearest brother-in-law to Grahame, Gerard, Joanne, Monica and Lee, a dear uncle and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Mark will be so sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 22nd November at 11.30am. Will all 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 Versus Arthritis 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.
WELSBY (Tony). Peacefully on 3rd November 2021, Tony, aged 81, of Alsager and formerly of Sandbach. The dearly loved husband of Joan, and loving dad of Duncan, Glyn, Ian, Alison and Andy. The funeral service and cremation will be at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 17th November at 12.40pm. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request but if desired a donation may be made to Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Leighton Hospital). Enquiries and donations: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of Alsager and Kidsgrove, 01270 882 097 or 01782 775 333.
WEST (Jo). Peacefully at rest on Thursday, 28th October, at East Cheshire Hospice, Jo, aged 80, of Congleton for 55 years and formerly of Heaton Moor. The devoted wife of the late Barry; a much loved mum/ma of Karen and Doug; mum of Martin; beloved big sister of Peter and cherished cousin of Heather and her children Sam and Neil. Jo will be sadly missed by her close family and her many friends, especially her friend Norma (Ned Kelly) who supported her through this difficult year, and her many friends at Heath View. A service to celebrate the life of Jo will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 18th November at 2pm. Family flowers only by request please; donations preferred in Jo’s memory to East Cheshire Hospice or The Christie at Macclesfield. Enquiries: John Garside and Son Funeral Directors, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
WILSON (Rob). Peacefully at rest on Friday, 5th November 2021, while at The Christie Hospital, Manchester, Rob, aged 58, of Congleton. A beloved husband and best friend of Carol for 35 years, loving father of Becky and Chloe and a much loved “Papa Bob” to granddaughter Emilie. Rob will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Rob’s funeral service will take place by invitation only, please contact the family directly for further details. No flowers by request, please; donations preferred in memory of Rob to The Christie at Manchester. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
WOOLLAM (Keith). It is with great sadness that the family of Keith Woollam announces his passing on 28th October 2021, at the age of 86. Keith was the dearly loved husband of Enid; devoted dad of Ian and Elizabeth; treasured grandpa of Josephine, and dear father-in-law of Jackie and Robert. He passed away peacefully at home, and will be lovingly remembered, always. Keith was a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. The funeral will be held at St Luke’s Church, Mow Cop, at 11.45am on Monday, 15th November followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium at 2pm. All are welcome to attend. No flowers by request. Please make any charitable donations to Douglas Macmillan c/o the funeral directors. Enquiries: C Edwards and Son (Funeral Directors), 155, High Street, Talke Pits, 01782 782 842.
WORTH. Suddenly after a short illness on 22nd October 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Shaun Kenneth, aged 59, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Lucy, and cherished stepdad to the late Ian. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 26th November at 12.40pm for a service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 1pm, prior to interment at All Saints’ Church, Siddington. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Gathehu Secondary School. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
