BRADSHAW (Terence John, “Terry”). Terry passed away peacefully on 16th June 2023, aged 74. A beloved husband to Ann; cherished dad to Leah, John, James and Richard, and a dearly loved granddad and great-granddad. Terry was a much-loved family member and friend who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him. A funeral to celebrate Terry’s life will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 14th July at 10am. Family flowers only, please. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
CAVANAGH (Irene May). Peacefully on 2nd July 2023 at East Cheshire Hospice, Irene May, aged 82, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Thomas; loving mum of Paul, Julie, Pauline and Sharon; dear mother-in-law of Jacqueline, Steve and Andrew; cherished nana of Dean, Sophie and Mollie, and treasured great-nana of Elsie and a dear sister and sister-in-law. The cortege is to leave her home on Friday, 14th July at 1.15pm for a service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 1.30pm, 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. At the family’s request mourners may wear a hint of red. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, via the family to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
CLEWS (Brian Philip). Peacefully at rest on Monday, 26th June 2023 following a short illness bravely fought. Brian, the dearly loved husband of Sylvia; devoted dad of Mark, and a much-loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A celebration of Brian’s life will take place at St Lawrence’s Parish Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 20th July at 11.30am, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would friends wishing to attend please assemble at the church and disperse following the interment. Flowers are welcome or, if preferred, donations would be gratefully accepted for Douglas Macmillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the church. Enquiries: Geoff Tudor, Tudor-Davies Funeral Services, The Beeches, 142, Waterloo Road, Burslem, 01782 811 411.
DAVIS (Walter Kenneth, “Ken”). Passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on 29th June 2023, Ken, aged 94. A retired butcher, the devoted husband of Marjorie, a much-loved dad of Andrew and Susan, and a dear granddad and great granddad. Sadly missed but fondly remembered. The funeral service will be held at 10.30am on Thursday, 13th July at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Arthritis UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
JONES (Malcolm Edwards). Peacefully on Saturday, 1st July 2023 at Cedar Court Corbrook Park Care Home, Crewe, and of Dukes Crescent, Sandbach, Malcolm, aged 86. The dearly loved husband of Anne, and a much-loved dad, granddad, great-granddad and father-in-law. The funeral and committal is to take place on Friday, 28th July at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 1pm. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society and Dogs Trust. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
KINSEY (Gillian Hilda). On Saturday, 1st July, peacefully at Primrose House, Haslington, Gillian, passed away aged 83. A dearly loved wife to William; a devoted mother to Simon and Sarah, and a proud grandma to Charlotte. The funeral service is at St Luke’s Church, Holmes Chapel, on Tuesday, 25th July at 11am, followed by cremation at The Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only please, by request; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society in memory of Gillian. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01606 836 708.
MARTIN (Howard, “H”). Peacefully on 20th June 2023, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, in the presence of his loving family, Howard Wayne, (“H”) aged 78, of Biddulph Moor. The dearly loved husband of Shirley; devoted dad of Andrew and Neil; father-in-law of Sarah and Nicola; treasured granddad of Holly, George, Tina, Amy and Liam; a dear great-granddad, dearest brother-in-law and uncle, and a much-missed friend to many. The funeral is on Monday, 17th July, with a service and interment at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor, at 11am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity (Critical Care Unit, Pod 6, Royal Stoke University Hospital). Enquiries: S Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
NICKLIN (Nigel Hugh). Peacefully on 2nd July 2023 at East Cheshire Hospice, Nigel Hugh, aged 60, of Congleton. The dearly loved son of Norman and Iris; loving bother of Karen, and dear brother-in-law of Derek. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 4th August at 10.45am for a service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 11am, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. 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, via the family to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
REDFERN (Mavis). Peacefully on 29th June 2023, Mavis, aged 84, of Whitehill. The devoted wife of the late John; much-loved mum of Neill and the late Stephen, and treasured mother-in-law of Lisa. The funeral service and cremation is at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday, 24th July at 1pm. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired donations may be made to MS Society and Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of King Street, Kidsgrove, 01782 775 333 or 01270 882 097.
WARD (Olwen). 30th June 2023, passed away peacefully in Lawton Manor, aged 85. Olwen, the beloved wife of Arthur; dearly loved mam of Dylan, Delyth and the late Dulwen, and much-loved nain to Sophie, Owen and Oscar, of Holmes Chapel. A private funeral service will take place at St Luke’s Church, Holmes Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Graham Tresidder and Son (Crewe and Nantwich Funeral Services) 01270 812 512.
