BOSSEN (Alma, nee Partington). Passed away peacefully at her home on 2nd October 2022, Alma, aged 96. The devoted wife of the late Leslie; much-loved mother of Lesley, Jonathan and Nicola; dear mother-in-law of John, Anndrea and Michael, and cherished grandmother of Joseph. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Wednesday, 26th October at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
COOPER (Teresa). At rest on 27th September 2022, at Haywood Hospital, Burslem, Teresa, aged 87, of Biddulph. A beloved mum to Paul and Ali; dear mother-in-law to Andy and to Paul’s partner, Val, and cherished nana to Dan and his wife, Charlotte. Teresa will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered, by her family and friends. The funeral service is at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday, 24th October at 10.30am. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium and afterwards at The Talbot, Grange Road, Biddulph at 12.15pm for refreshments. Family flowers only. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
COPE (Peter). Passed away peacefully at his home in Biddulph on Wednesday, 28th September 2022, aged 82. The beloved husband of Elaine; dearly loved father of Stephen and Paul; very much loved father-in-law to Kirstin; treasured granddad to Erika, and much-loved brother of Betty. Peter will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is at Biddulph Methodist Church on Thursday, 20th October at 12.15pm followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries and donations: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, 01782 212 880.
DALE (John Arthur). Peacefully on Saturday, 1st October 2022, Arthur, aged 86, of Church Lawton. The devoted husband of the late Kathleen; much-loved dad of Lorraine and Johnny; dear father-in-law of Guy and JJ; treasured granddad of Aimee, Hannah, Sophie and Adam; great-granddad of Liam, and dear brother of Ella and Eric. The service and cremation is at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 21st October at 10.40am. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. A cut flower from the garden in memory of Arthur by request or a donation may be made to Cheshire Buddies. Enquiries: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of Alsager and Kidsgrove, 01270 882 097 or 01782 775 333.
FIRTH (Leonard Edward). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 8th October 2022, Len, aged 91, of Sandbach. The devoted husband of the late Doreen; dearly loved dad to Martin, Nigel and Charles, and treasured granddad. The funeral service is at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Friday, 21st October at 2pm, followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
FOZARD (Maureen Elizabeth). Peacefully on 28th September 2022 at Lawton Manor Care Home, Maureen Elizabeth, aged 85, of Congleton. The funeral service is at St James the Great Church, Congleton, on Monday, 17th October at 11.45am, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. Would friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St James the Great Church or East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
GOODWIN (Harry). Passed away peacefully at Station House Care Home, on 2nd October 2022, Harry, aged 95, of Alsager. The dearly loved husband of the late Barbara; treasured father of David and Christine; granddad of James and Jenny; brother of Brenda, and uncle to Stephen. The funeral service is at St Gabriel’s Church, Alsager, on Friday, 21st October at 1pm followed by interment at Christ Church, Alsager. Enquiries and floral tributes to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of Alsager and Kidsgrove, 01270 882 097 or 01782 775 333.
HALSTEAD (Geoffrey Robert). Passed away peacefully at Manchester Royal Infirmary on Friday, 30th September 2022, Geoffrey, formerly of Congleton. The devoted husband of the late Mavis; much-loved dad of Jacqueline and Robert; dear father-in-law of Rick and Denise; cherished granddad of Matthew, Millie and Megan, and a missed uncle to Robert. The funeral service is at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, on Tuesday, 18th October at noon. A short committal will continue at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. Mourners are requested to wear something red in memory of Geoffrey. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie, in memory of Mavis Halstead. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
HAYHURST (Peter Leo). Aged 84, of Congleton, died peacefully on 28th September 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Patricia Hayhurst; loving dad of Nicole, Teresa and Alistair; dear father-in-law of Simon; cherished granddad of Chenma and a treasured great-grandad of Kenai. The cortege leaves his home at 12.45pm on Thursday, 20th October for a service at St Mary’s RC Chapel, 30, West Road, Congleton, at 1pm, prior to interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury. Would relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK or the Stroke Association. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HOLLINSHEAD (Michael). Sadly passed away on Saturday, 24th September 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital in the presence of his loving family, Michael, aged 74, of Rode Heath. The dearly loved husband of Susan; much loved dad of Deborah and Tracey; a dear father-in-law of Dave and Phil; treasured granddad of Jacob, Robyn, Hermione and Max; precious great-granddad of Billy, and a special brother of Denise and Shaun. Michael will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service is at All Saints’ Church, Odd Rode, on Tuesday, 18th October at 11.15am followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity (cardiac ward) and Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Michael. Enquiries and donations: Wilson’s Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.
McROBERT (John Ewing). Peacefully at Astbury Mere Care Home on 27th September, aged 82. A devoted husband to Jean. John will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Monday, 17th October at 1pm followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. Family flowers only, please; donations in memory of John will be gratefully received for Dementia UK. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street, Crewe, 01270 584 329.
NEWINGTON (Avril Margaret). At rest on 28th September 2022, passed away peacefully at East Cheshire Hospice, Avril, aged 85. Loving wife to Caleb, and mother to Sharon, Heather, Rosemary and Avril, who will be sadly missed by all their family and friends. The funeral service is on Monday, 17th October at 1pm at St James’s Church, Bolton, BL2 6HU, followed by burial at Tonge Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, 25, High Street, Macclesfield, 01625 422 583.
STANDEVEN (Albert, “Abba”). Passed away peacefully at Telford Court Care Home on Monday, 3rd October 2022, Abba, aged 88. The treasured and devoted life partner to Vonny; much-loved dad to Alan, Gerald, Paul, David, Gary, Helen and the late Melvin, Steven and Sonia; missed father-in-law to Cari-Anne and Sharon; dear brother to Gordon; cherished granddad to many grandchildren, and a missed uncle. The funeral service is at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 27th October at 10.45am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
TAGELL (Helen). Peacefully on 1st October 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Helen, aged 55, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Paul; loving mum of Jade, Jake and Luke and step-mum to Sammy; a cherished grandma of Lewis, Reece, Noah, Fiabella, Renzo and Niamh, and a treasured great-grandma of Carter. The cortege leaves her home at 12.15pm on Wednesday, 19th October for service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 12.30pm, followed by a private burial at Congleton Town Cemetery. Would relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. No flowers, by request; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
THOMPSON (William Solomon). Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 1st October 2022, aged 86. Loving husband of the late Margaret; devoted dad to Nicola and husband Mark, and adored granddad to Isabelle and Ellie. Bill will be truly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is at St John the Baptist Church, Smallwood, on Monday, 24th October, at noon, followed by internment in the churchyard. All donations gratefully appreciated to Guide Dogs and Stroke Association UK in loving memory of Bill. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762230.
