BROUGH (Dorothy, nee Foster). Passed away peacefully at Priesty Fields Nursing Home, Congleton, aged 88, Dorothy, of Biddulph, formerly Congleton. The devoted wife of the late Alan; cherished mum of Adrian; treasured grandma of Hannah and loved sister of Ethel and George. Dorothy will be missed by family, friends and all that who her, but fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at 3pm on Friday, 23rd August at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
COOPER (Carol, formerly Salmon). Passed away at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 6th August with her family by her side. The devoted wife of the late Frank Cooper and a dearly loved mum, gran and sister-in-law. Carol will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service is to take place on Tuesday, 27th August at 10am at Biddulph Methodist Church. Family flowers only by request, please. Donations to Dougie Mac and Huntington’s Disease Association. It was Carol’s wish for mourners to wear colourful clothing, with no black ties please. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
COTTON (William). Passed away on 2nd August 2024, Bill, aged 92, of Davenport and formerly Mow Cop. The beloved husband of the late Doreen; much-loved dad to Stephen, Julie and Pam; father-in-law, granddad and great-granddad. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Wednesday, 28th August at 11am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
GOODWIN (Ann). Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, 9th August 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, aged 83. The loved and devoted wife of the late Robert; loving mum of Robert, Nick, Lee-Ann and Danny; cherished grandma of Casey, Sophie, Josh, Dean, Charlotte, Olivia and Lucas; treasured great-grandma of Ellis and adored sister of Margaret and the late Don, Michael and the late brother-in-law, Basil. Much missed aunty of Kathryn and Christine. Ann will be missed by all her family and friends but fondly remembered. The service of memorial is to be held at 3.30pm on Tuesday, 27th August at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
PODMORE (Rena). 3rd February 1939 – 3rd August 2024. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rena Podmore, who passed away peacefully in the care of the stroke ward (127) at Royal Stoke University Hospital, aged 85. Rena will be sadly missed and forever loved by all her family and friends. A service to celebrate Rena’s life will be held at Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium, Birches Lane, Lach Dennis, CW9 7SU on Friday, 30th August, at noon. Donations in memory of Rena will be gratefully received for the Stroke Association. Enquiries: please contact Gavin Palin Funeral Directors, Nantwich, 01270 624 153. Email: gavinpalinfs@hotmail.co.uk.
WRIGHT (Stephen). Passed away unexpectedly following a short illness at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke on Trent on Sunday, 4th August 2024. The dearly loved dad of Leam, Nadia, Sam and Sebastiaan and a treasured granddad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle who will also be deeply missed by many friends and colleagues. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Birches Crematorium on Tuesday, 20th August at 10am. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. The family invite those who wish to join them in celebrating Steve’s life to meet at the Railway Inn, Congleton, after the service. Family flowers only; donations preferred and gratefully received to Mental Health Motorbike mhmotorbike.com/donations/. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
