CARTER SMITH (William “Bill”). At rest on 22nd October 2024 at Royal Stoke University Hospital with his loving family by his side, Bill, aged 83, of Gillow Heath. The dearly loved and devoted husband of 62 years to Linda; devoted and loved dad of Belinda and Paula; father-in-law to Mick; the much-loved and cherished granddad to Charlotte, Sophie, Liam, Connor and Reece and their partners, and great-granddad to Quinn, Alexandra and Ralph. Bill will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Wednesday, 20th November at 10.30am, followed by interment at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Would all family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Floral tributes welcome; donations, if desired, to oncology ward (ward 202) Royal Stoke University Hospital and Salvation Army. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
DAVIES (Sylvia). Sadly passed away on 30th October 2024 at home, aged 77. Sylvia will be missed by her loving husband Arthur; daughters Sam, Penny and Lynn; sons-in-law Dan and Adam, and grandchildren Thomas, Sid, George, Daisy, Skye, Oliver, Fin and Alice. The funeral service and cremation will be held at Birches Remembrance Park, Lach Dennis, on Friday, 29th November at 10am. family flowers only; donations, if desired, would be appreciated to The Christie at Macclesfield Hospital. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622.
FERN (Jacqueline Valerie, “Jackie”). At peace on Thursday, 31st October 2024 at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, Jackie, aged 64, of Biddulph. A devoted and loving mum of Rebecca; adored step mum to Robert; treasured mother-in-law to Matthew; doting nanny of Thea; a dearest sister of Sharon; dear friend to Micheal, and a much-loved sister-in-law and aunt. Jackie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew her. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 29th November at 11am, prior to a private interment. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Floral tributes welcome, of if desired, donations will be gratefully received to Douglas Macmillan Hospice 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.
GASKILL (Christine). Suddenly and unexpectedly after a long illness, Christine Margaret passed away at home on 24th October 2024, of Mossley, Congleton and formerly of The Hollands, Biddulph Moor. The dearly loved wife of the late Herbert (Bert) Gaskill; much-loved sister to Valerie Bailey and the late Jesse; devoted aunty to Christopher, Sharon and Jesse, and sister-in-law to Pat. The funeral is on Tuesday, 19th November, with a service and interment at St Lawrence’s Church, Rushton, at 2.30pm. Will relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to S Sigley and Sons Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
HANCOCK (John). John, of Mow Lane, sadly passed away on 15th October 2024, aged 81. A devoted husband to Beryl, and much-loved dad to Jason and Richard. John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Monday, 25th November, at Biddulph Methodist Church at 1.15pm prior to committal at Bradwell Crematorium at 2.40pm. family flowers only, please; donations preferred to British Heart Foundation or Prostate Cancer Research. Funeral service entrusted to the care of J Garside Funeral Directors, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
JONES (John). Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 31st October 2024 at Heliosa care home, John, aged 85, of Congleton. The loved and devoted husband of Dorothy; cherished dad of Robert and Martin; treasured granddad of Theo, Reece, Ryan and Rebecca, and loving brother of Derek, Rose, Jackie and Alan. John will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him, and fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at 2pm on Monday, 18th November at Macclesfield Crematorium. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, Cheshire, 01260 298 829.
LATHAM (James Roland). Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, 5th November 2024 at Leighton Hospital, James Roland, aged 84, of Wheelock. The dearly loved husband of the late Pat; much loved dad, treasured granddad and great-granddad. James Roland will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service is to take place at Crewe Crematorium on Wednesday, 4th December at 10.45am. Will relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium. family flowers only, please; donations preferred in memory of James Roland c/o the funeral director. Enquiries and donations to Gail Spender, C Edwards and Son (Funeral Services), 155, High Street, Talke Pits, 01782 782 842.
LAWTON (Ronald, “Ron”). Peacefully passed away on Friday, 18th October 2024 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Ron, aged 81, of Gillow Heath. The dearly loved husband of the late Catherine Anne; much-loved dad of Anthony and the late Paul and Richard; very dear father-in-law, treasured granddad and great-granddad, and a very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Ron will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th November at noon. Will relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium. family flowers only, please; donations preferred in memory of Ron for Asthma and Lung UK c/o the funeral director. Enquiries and donations to Gail Spender, C Edwards and Son (Funeral Services), 155, High Street, Talke Pits, 01782 782 842.
MAYDEW (Derek). Suddenly at home on Sunday, 27th October 2024, Derek, aged 87, of Biddulph. The much-loved partner of June; treasured dad of David and Linda; dear father-in-law of Paul and respected by Alison; beloved grandad of Bethany, Sophie, Theo, Milo, Samantha, Amy and Callum and loving uncle of Susan and Mark; cherished by Karen, Kevin and Kim and Tracy, Kerry, Emily and George and a good friend to many. A service is to take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 28th November at noon. Will all friends please meet at the church. family flowers only but if desired a donation may be made to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons Independent Funeral Directors, of King Street, Kidsgrove, 01782 775 333 or 01270 882 097.
RIGBY (Stephen, “Digger”). Peacefully passed away at his home in Biddulph, surrounded by his loving family on 29th October 2024, Stephen “Digger”, aged 70. A devoted husband to Lyn; loving dad to Sean, Samantha and the late Elaine; special father-in-law of Matt; dearly loved and best friend to grandson Oscar, and dear brother to David and Tracy. Digger will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Tuesday, 26th November at 2pm, followed by burial at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Donations, if desired, to St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
STUBBS (Betty). Peacefully on 30th October 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Betty, aged 86, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late James Stubbs; loving mum of Rosalind; dear mother-in-law of Brian; a cherished and treasured nan and nanna Betty, and a dear sister. The cortege is to leave her home on Friday, 29th November at 2.05pm for a service at Rood Lane Chapel at 2.15pm prior to cremation 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 the Laurels Nursing Home. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. www.afinneron.co.uk.
THORLEY (Anthony, “Tony”). Peacefully on Sunday, 6th October 2024 in the care of Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Tony, aged 87, formerly of Congleton and late of Blackpool. The loving brother of Peter and Angela; brother-in-law to Joan and Mick, and uncle to many. Tony will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Monday, 25th November at 11am. Would family and friend wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
WATSON (Amanda Elizabeth, neé Lamb). Peacefully on 4th November 2024 at East Cheshire Hospice, Amanda Elizabeth, aged 55, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Scott; loving mum of Calum and Lacee; treasured daughter of Raymond and Beryl; dear daughter-in-law of Dennis and Carol; much-loved sister of Joanne and Andrew, a dear sister-in-law, adored aunt, and a dear friend. The service is to take place on Monday, 2nd December at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, at 12.45pm, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice or Macmillan Cancer Support. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622.
WOOD (Philip “Phil” Joseph). At peace on 31st October 2024 at his home in Biddulph, Phil, aged 38. A devoted dad to Joseph, Samantha, Rosie and Poppy; dearly loved son to Paul and Teresa, and loving brother to Richard, Derek, Michael, Sol and Lucy. Phil will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. The service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 22nd November at 12.40pm. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Mind. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, High Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WRAY (Catherine Frances Zenia). Peacefully on 25th October 2024 at the Christie, Catherine Frances Zenia, aged 41, of Smallwood. The dearly loved daughter of John and Elaine; loving sister of Anthony; dear sister-in-law of Alicia, and a cherished aunty of Eddison and Douglas. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 25th November at 11.25am for service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at noon. 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. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
