Death notices, 12th January

BAILEY (Christine Mary). Peacefully on 20th December 2022 at University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Christine Mary, aged 78, of Knypersley, Biddulph. The funeral service and interment is at Hill Top Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, on Monday, 23rd January at 10.30am. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

BARLOW (Barrington, Barry). Peacefully on 23rd December 2022, at East Cheshire Hospice, Barrington (“Barry”), aged 81, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Gwen; loving dad of Sharon and Caroline, and a cherished and treasured granddad and great-granddad. The cortege leaves his home at 2pm on Monday, 23rd January for a service at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, at 2.15pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield 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 or Macmillan Nurses. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

BLOOR (Clare). Peacefully but suddenly at rest on 3rd January 2023, while in the loving care of her family, at home in Biddulph, Clare Michelle, aged 50. The dearly beloved partner to Darren; devoted mum to Amy and Sam; loving and much-loved nana to Izzie, Caine and Brodie, and a treasured daughter, sister and friend who will be truly missed. The funeral service and cremation is at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th January at 9.20am. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request, donations preferred to Cancer Research UK. Donations and enquiries: C McGough and Sons, 69, High Street, Biddulph, 01782 515 155.

BOOTH (Leonard Russell, “Russ”). Peacefully passed on 27th December 2022, with his loving sons by his side, Russ, aged 88, of Biddulph. The devoted husband of the late Mary, and a much-loved dad, dearly loved grandpa, great-grandpa and brother. Russ will be sadly missed by his family, friends and neighbours. The funeral service is on Friday, 20th January at 1.30pm to celebrate the life of Russ at Carmountside Crematorium. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Diabetes UK in memory of Russ. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

BOULD (Neville). At rest on Sunday, 25th December 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Nev, aged 85, of Biddulph. A devoted and loving husband of the late Kath; treasured dad of Neville and Gary; dearest father-in-law to Cindy and Gillian; cherished granddad of Neville, Ben, Adam, Amy and Rosie, and a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend and neighbour to many. Nev will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew him. The funeral service is at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 23rd January at 11.20am. Will 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 Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. The funeral arrangements are entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.

BRAY (William Henry). Passed away peacefully at his home on 18th December 2022, William, aged 93, of Congleton. The devoted husband of the late Vera; loved dad of Elizabeth and John; cherished granddad of Conor, Jocasta and James, and a dearly missed brother. The funeral service is at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 27th January at 9.15am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

BROWNBILL (Helen Anne). Passed away peacefully on 3rd January 2023, with her family beside her, Helen, of Sandbach, and formerly Lancaster. The beloved wife of the late Les; dearly loved mum to Tim, Sarah and Lisa, and treasured grandma of Michael and Daniel. The funeral service is at Vale Royal Crematorium on Monday, 16th January at 3pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

CLARKE (Maureen). Passed away peacefully at home on 21st December 2022, Maureen, aged 83, of Smallwood. The devoted wife of Terry; much-loved mum to Beverley; dearly loved nan of Adam, Jade, Amy and Lewis, and great-nan of Fergal. The funeral service is at St John the Baptist Church, Smallwood, on Tuesday, 24th January at 11am, followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Diabetes UK. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

GOODWIN (John Basil). Peacefully on Monday, 26th December 2022, while in the loving care of the nursing staff at Tall Oaks Care Home, Basil, aged 93, of Biddulph. A beloved and devoted husband, dad, father-in-law, granddad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend and neighbour to many. Basil will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 18th January at 1.30pm prior to interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Will 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 Biddulph and District Community Orchestra and/or Iris’s Cats In Need, care of the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.

KENNERLEY (Hilda). Peacefully on 2nd January 2023, at Astbury Mere Care Home, Hilda, aged 95, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Leslie Kennerley; loving aunt of Jennifer and her husband Paul; dear cousin of Ken and Hilda, and a great-aunt. The service is at St John’s Church, Buglawton, on Wednesday, 1st February at 10.15am, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dogs Trust. 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 Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

KETTLE (Margaret Alice). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 27th December 2022, Margaret, aged 100, past post mistress of the village stores in Goostrey. The beloved wife of the late George, devoted mum of the late Robert and cherished grandma to Leyla and Sam. The funeral service is at St Luke’s Church, Goostrey, on Wednesday, 18th January at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Black clothing with a touch of colour welcome. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Diabetes UK or Royal British Legion. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

OAKES (Lilian Anne). The funeral was due to take place at Birches Crematorium today (Thursday, 12th January) of Mrs Lilian Anne Oakes, aged 87, of Eaton, whose death occurred on 14th December 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. The interment of cremated remains will take place at Eaton Church on Thursday, 19th January. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.

OLLIER (Bryan). Suddenly while at home on Thursday, 15th December 2022, Bryan, aged 76, of Biddulph. A treasured brother of Janet and brother-in-law to Michael; cherished uncle of Helen and her husband Garry, and Andrew and his wife Denise; a great-uncle of Amelia, Matthew, Bradley and Aidan, and a very good friend to Chip and many others. Bryan will be sadly missed but never forgotten by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service and cremation is at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 19th January at 1.15pm. Will family and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.

QUINN (Gerard Patrick). Passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on 22nd December 2022, aged 82. Beloved husband to Sylvia; devoted dad to Michaela, Paul and Mark; much loved granddad to Joel, Levi, Amy, Finley, Oliver and Sam; dear father-in-law to David, Kathryn and Emma; a dear brother to Madeleine, and a loved uncle and cousin. Gerard will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Gerard will be received into English Martyrs’ RC Church for his funeral service on Monday, 30th January at noon, prior to committal at Carmountside Crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations are preferred to Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

RADFORD (Philip John, “Phil”). Peacefully on 3rd January 2023, at Greengables Nursing Home, Congleton, Philip “Phil” John, aged 73, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Margaret; loving dad of David and Sarah; dear father-in-law of Toby and Lorraine, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Daniel, Sarah and Aiden. The cortege leaves his home at 12.40pm on Wednesday, 25th January for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. 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 Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

ROWLAND (Steven Charles). Peacefully passed on 25th December 2022, at Sherborne Court Care Centre, Crewe, Steven, aged 62, of Congleton. The dearly loved son of Ruth and the late James; much-loved brother of Catherine, Michael and Tim, and a special brother-in-law and uncle. Steven will be sadly missed by his family, and all who knew him. The funeral service is on Tuesday, 31st January at 2pm to celebrate the life of Steven at Macclesfield Crematorium. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK in memory of Steven. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

STANWAY (Joan, née Birchenough). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 18th December 2022, Joan, aged 95, of Sandbach. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Friday, 20th January at 2pm, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to MS Society. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

THORNLEY (Frederick, “David”). Passed away peacefully at home on 13th December 2022, David, aged 72. The devoted husband of Dawn; much-loved dad of Dan and Josh; dear father-in-law of Emily and Jen, and cherished granddad of Daisy, Georgia and Molly. David will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Monday, 23rd January at 11.30am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

WALLER (Joseph). Peacefully on 6th January 2023, at Heliosa Nursing Home, Joseph John, aged 90, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late June Margaret Waller, loving uncle of Joanne, and a dear great-uncle and great-great-uncle. The cortege leaves his home at 9.25am on Thursday, 19th January for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10am. 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 The Christie. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

WHITEHURST (Brenda, née Coppenhall). Passed away at home on 23rd December 2022, Brenda, aged 87, of Sandbach. The devoted wife of the late Gordon; dearly loved mum to Patricia and Alison; treasured nanna, great-nanna, great-great-nanna, sister and auntie. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Monday, 30th January at 1pm, followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

WORTH (David Clarence). Passed away peacefully at home on 25th December, David, aged 74, of Marton, and formerly Sandhole Farm, Hulme Walfield. The dearly loved husband of Veronica; much-loved dad to Jenny, Roger and Matthew, and treasured granddad and brother. The funeral service is at St Michael’s Church, Hulme Walfield, on Monday, 23rd January at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK, St Michael’s Church, Hulme Walfield, or the Church of St James and St Paul, Marton. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.