ASH (Vivian Raymond). Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, 4th October. The much-loved husband of Jaris Ash, and father to Hayley and Daniel, he will be missed by the whole family (human and canine), his friends and colleagues. In the four years since his cancer diagnosis, Viv founded the Bear Town Road Cruise to raise money for The Christie and Macmillan. He also recently organised a car cruise to open Wolstenholme Elmy Way as well as the car section for the Alpaca Picnic Fest to fund-raise for East Cheshire Hospice, whose nurses helped him in his final hours. The funeral will take place at 10.45am on Thursday, 21st October at Macclesfield Crematorium. Guests are asked to wear red. Donations for Macmillan or East Cheshire Hospice will be greatly appreciated. Enquiries: John Garside and Son Funeral Directors, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
BOULTON (Phyllis, nee Jones). Peacefully passed away on 5th October 2021, at her home and with her loving family by her side, Phyllis, aged 87, of Biddulph. The devoted wife of Reg; dearly loved mum of Diane, Jayne and the late Jason; much-loved mother-in-law, nana, great-granny, and a special sister. Phyllis will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Phyllis will be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, followed by committal at Woodhouse Burial Ground on Wednesday, 20th October at noon. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Children’s Liver Disease Foundation in memory of Phyllis. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BOWERS (Rae Amy). Peacefully on 26th September, 2021, at Leighton Hospital, Rae Amy, aged 88, of Holmes Chapel. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Alan Bowers; loving mum of John and Alex, and a dear mother-in-law of Charles. The cortege is to leave her home on Wednesday, 20th October at 1.20pm for committal at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm, prior to a service of thanksgiving for the life of Rae and Alan at Congleton United Reformed Church at 3pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice, the United Reformed Church or Christian Blind Mission. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
BROWN (Ernest). Peacefully passed away on 5th October, 2021, in the loving care of the staff at The Old Vicarage Care Home, Goldenhill, Ernest, aged 87. The devoted husband of the late Elva; dearly loved dad of Susan; much loved father-in-law of Derek; very special granddad of grandchildren Stacey and Nathan, their partners John and Amy, and a cherished great-granddad to Reuben. Ernest will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Ernest will be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th October at 10.40am. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Old Vicarage Nursing Home Residents’ Fund (cheques made payable to Central England Health Care (Stoke Ltd) Residents) in memory of Ernest. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, ST8 6BD, 01782 513 210.
FORD (David Ian). Passed away peacefully on Friday, 1st October 2021, David Ian Ford, aged 83. The beloved husband of the late Margaret; loving dad to Kendra and Joe, and much-loved grandfather to Mel and Izzy. The funeral service is to take place on Wednesday, 20th October at Crewe Crematorium at 10.45am. Family flowers only, please, by request. Donations, if desired, will be greatly received on behalf of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice and Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends, in memory of David. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
MEEKE (Margaret). Passed away peacefully at Greengables Care Home on Thursday, 7th October 2021, Margaret, aged 87, of Brookhouse Green, Smallwood. The much-loved wife of the late Harvey Meeke; adored mum to Christopher and Clare, and wonderful grandma to Grace, Howard, Kit, Liza, Oliver and Isabel. The funeral service takes place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th October at 10.45am. No flowers, please, but if you wish to make a donation then we are supporting the Stroke Association (stroke.org.uk/donate). Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
NIGHTINGALE (Brian). Peacefully passed away on 2nd October, 2021, at University Hospitals of North Midlands, Brian, aged 84. The devoted husband of Margaret; dearly loved brother-in-law of Barbara and Bill; much-loved godfather of Julia and Jeremy, and a very special friend to many. Brian will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Brian takes place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 25th October at 2.40pm. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Biddulph In Bloom and National Trust (cheques made payable to National Trust, Biddulph Grange) for the restoration of the Chinese garden in memory of Brian. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
SEYMOUR (Sylvia Jean). Peacefully after a long illness, on 30th September, Sylvia Jean Seymour (Sylvia), aged 92, formerly of Mallory Court, Congleton. The dear wife of the late Stanley Charles (Stan); much loved by her sons Keith, Ian and Tony and their families. The funeral service is to be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th October at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, in memory of Sylvia will be gratefully received for East Cheshire Hospice and Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
WILLIAMS (Frank Thomas). Peacefully on 1st October 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family, Frank Thomas, aged 95, of Mossley. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Edith; loving dad of Yvonne, Audrey, Kevin, Jayne, Edith and Frank; dear father-in-law of John, Kevin, Angela, Steve, Derek and Emma; cherished and treasured “granddad goats”, dear brother to John and brother-in-law to Betty. The cortege leaves his home at 12.30pm on Monday, 25th October, for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Salvation Army or RNLI. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
