Agency by William Gibson 
ADAMS (Hilary Elspeth). Peacefully on 26th May 2024, at home, Hilary Elspeth, aged 96 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Tony Adams and the late Tim Kirk; loving mum of Christopher, Amanda, Kate, Lucy and Candy, and step mum of Ruth, Brigid, John and Jim; dear mother-in-law of Malli, Paul, Juan, Paul and John, and a cherished and treasured grandmother and great grandmother. The cortege is to leave Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton on Monday, 1st July at 11.40am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this as the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. No flowers; donations if desired to either North West Air Ambulance or East Cheshire Hospice@home. At the family’s request, please wear cheerful colours. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
BROWN (Brenda). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Wednesday 29th May, 2024, Brenda, of Congleton, aged 86 years. The devoted wife of Dudley; cherished mum of Cara; much-loved cousin of Judy and Pam, and very dear friend to Sonja, Randal, Patsy, Reg, Lily and Mick. Brenda will be missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and all who knew her. The funeral service is to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 21st June at 2.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
COLCLOUGH (David). Passed away peacefully on 10th June 2024, David aged 83 years, of Hassall, Sandbach. The dearly loved husband of Hilary; dad to Jayne and John; granddad of Emma, David, James and Teddie, and brother of Joan. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Christie Charity. The funeral service is to be held at St John’s Church, Sandbach Heath, on Friday, 21st June at 11am, followed by a private family cremation. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
GIDMAN (Margaret, “Marg”). Passed away peacefully on 4th June 2024, at Tall Oaks Care Home in Biddulph, surrounded by her loving family, Margaret, aged 80 years, of Biddulph. The devoted wife of the late Harry; dearly loved mum of Caroline; mother-in-law of Steve; cherished nana of Jenna, Nicci and Josh, and great nan to Reece, Drew, Harley, Riva, Reggie and Millie. Margaret will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her family and friends. The service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 24th June at 10.30am, interment to follow at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Family and friends wishing to attend should kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
HALL Irene (nee Mountford). Peacefully passed away on 28th May 2024, at Lake View Nursing Home, with family by her side. Irene, aged 73, of Biddulph. Devoted wife of the late Julian Ptak, dearly loved mum, nan, great-nan & sister. Irene will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, 21st June at 10.30am. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Floral tributes welcome. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, ST8 6BD, 01782 513210.
MOSS (John Reginald). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 31st May 2024, Reg, aged 91 years, of Sandbach. The devoted husband of Rosemary and dearly loved brother to Joan and Barbara. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society or Cancer Research UK. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Thursday, 27th June at 11am, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
SANDERS (Patricia Anne). Passed away peacefully on Friday, 31st May 2024, aged 84 years. The adored wife of the late Alan; loving mum to Ian, Nicky and their partners Trish and Martin; caring nan to Chloe, Jordan and their partners Oliver and Lewis, and Great Nanny Pat to Max, Effie and Poppy. Pat will be truly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is to be held at Elworth Methodist Church on Friday, 21st June at 11am, followed by private interment at Sandbach Cemetery. Flowers welcome in loving memory of Pat. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
SUMNALL (Edwin, “Ted”, “Ed”). Peacefully on Saturday, 1st June 2024, while at Royal Stoke University Hospital Ted, aged 93 years, of Biddulph. A beloved husband of the late Margaret; cherished dad of Frank and Karen and their partners Dawn and Mark; treasured granddad of Lee James, Karl, Will and Jade Amelia; a dear brother of Kathleen, Jean and the late Irene, Eric and Raymond; and a much-loved uncle and a very dear friend and good neighbour to many. Ted will be sadly missed by his loving family. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 26th June 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 Dementia UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
WATSON (Nigel Peter). Died peacefully in Macclesfield General District Hospital on 5th June. Born in 1952, he lived in Congleton all his life. He grew up on the Bromley Farm Estate and was among the first intake at the “new” school on Box Lane in West Heath. He loved motorbikes and later graduated to sports cars. He worked as a computer programmer when computers filled large rooms and needed loading with discs and paper tapes. He was always quiet and unassuming but will leave a large hole in the lives of friends and family, especially his wife Heather.
WILSHAW (Denise, née Walker). Passed away peacefully on 2nd June 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Denise, aged 83, of Biddulph. A devoted wife, mother and sister. Denise will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 20th June at 10am, burial to follow at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Family and friends wishing to attend should kindly meet at the church. Bright and colourful attire to be worn as requested by Denise’s family. Family flowers only, please. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
