BERRY (Raymond “Ray). On Monday, 27th June 2022 at home, Duke’s Crescent, Sandbach, formerly of Middlewich. Ray, aged 90, dearly loved husband of Phyllis and a much-loved dad, granddad and great-grandpa. Funeral service and committal on Tuesday, 19th July at Vale Royal Crematorium at 11am. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to Help For Heroes. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762230.
DEAKIN (Alan Roy). Peacefully on Tuesday, 5th July 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Alan, aged 71, of Congleton. The dearly loved husband of Lyn, a much-loved dad of Emma and Richard, loving father-in-law of Andrew and Katie, cherished granddad of Harry, Olivia, Frank, Sophie and Matilda. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service at St Mary’s Church, Astbury on Monday, 25th July at 11am, prior to a service of Committal at the Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis at 1pm. Family flowers only, by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the Alzheimer’s Society or Tytherington Family Church (Golden Memories). Enquiries: Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6HN, 01625 433853. andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk.
HALMAN (Josephine Linda). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 9th July 2022. Josie, aged 71, of Holmes Chapel. Beloved wife of Colin, dearly loved mum to Scott and Dayle, mother-in-law of Victoria and loving nanar to Daisy and Will. Funeral service at St Luke’s Church, Goostrey on Wednesday, 27th July at noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Brain and Spine Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
HANCOCK (Erica Jane). Passed away peacefully at Newton Court Care Home, Middlewich on 4th July 2022. Erica, aged 80, formerly of Tunstall. Beloved wife of the late Trevor, treasured sister, sister-in-law, aunty and great-aunty. Funeral service at Brookhouse Green Methodist Church on Monday, 25th July at 11am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Brookhouse Green Methodist Church. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
JONES (Glyn). Peacefully but suddenly at rest on 20th June 2022 while in the loving care of his family at home in Biddulph, Glyn, aged 84. The dearly beloved husband of Enid. Devoted dad to Tracey and Kevin. A dearest father-in-law to Simon and Yvonne, a loving and much loved granddad to Greg, Bobby, Emily, Megan, Georgie, Katherine, Sophie and Charlie. A dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend who will be truly missed. Funeral service at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph on Tuesday, 26th July at 2pm, followed by a private family committal. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the church. No flowers, by request; donations preferred to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: C McGough and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 01782 834300.
JONES (Judith Ann). Peacefully on 3rd July at home. Judith Jones, aged 75. Devoted wife to the late Lewis Jones. A much-loved mum to Mark and Kim and a loving nan to Steph, Rachel and Ben, and great-nan to Miah and Grace. Judith will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service on Thursday, 21st July at Crewe Crematorium at 10.45am. Flowers welcome; donations, if desired, in memory of Judith will be gratefully received for Macmillan Unit at Leighton Hospital. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street, Crewe, CW1 4AE, 01270 584329.
LILLEY (Elizabeth “Anne”). Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 2nd July 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Anne, aged 85. Devoted wife of the late Bob, loved mum of Christine and David, very dear mother-in-law to Julie and cherished nana of Ellen and Christa. Anne will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 1st August at 10am. The family has requested that mourners wear a splash of colour in memory of Anne. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
MAY. Peacefully on 27th June 2022 at the Christie. Carol, aged 68, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Steve. Loving mum of Kirsty and Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Michael and Louise and a cherished and treasured gran and baba of Adam, Poppy, Connor, Oliver and Leah. Cortege leaves Alan Finneron Funeral Directors on Thursday, 21st July at 2.10pm for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2.45pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Williams Syndrome Foundation. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
MINTER (Stanley Geoffrey). Peacefully passed away on 30th June 2022, aged 91, of Congleton, Cheshire. Beloved husband of Ella, dearly loved dad of Pat, Karl, Yvette, Britt, Michelle and Sean and a treasured granddad. Service at All Saints’ Church, Odd Rode on Tuesday, 19th July at 11am followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. Will all friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only but if desired a donation may be made to Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Dementia UK. Enquiries and donations: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, King Street, Kidsgrove, 01782 775333 or 01270 882097.
