COOKE (Derek). Derek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, 8th May 2024 at The Christie, Manchester surrounded by his loving family, aged 74. The loving dad of Frazer, Natalie and Debbie; respected father-in-law to Katja, Geoff and Jamie; much-loved granddad of Lewiis, Keely, Liam and Eleni; great-granddad of Carter, and a dearly loved brother and friend. Derek will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour and friendly smile. He had a love of the outdoors and hobbies of playing darts, fishing, shooting and walking. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 2.30pm on Thursday, 30th May. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Derek’s life. Derek’s service will be live-streamed. If you would like the details to watch the service, please contact the funeral directors. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Derek’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Diabetes UK. A donation box will be available at the service. However, donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.
PARROTT (Suzanne). Peacefully on 20th April 2024, at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. The much-loved daughter of Keith and Molly, and dearly loved sister of Ian. The funeral service is at Sheepdrove Natural Burial Ground, Sheepdrove Road, Lambourn, on Thursday, 23rd May at 1pm. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK, c/o Edward Carter (FD), 15, Newbury Street, Wantage.
RAYMENT (Barbara Grace). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Monday, 6th May 2024, Barbara, aged 92, of Congleton. A devoted wife of the late Patrick; cherished mum of Tony and Carol; treasured nana of Helena; missed sister of Peter; loved auntie of Elaine, and very dear friend of Pauline, Adrian, John, Marie and Christine. Barbara will be sadly missed by all her family and friends but fondly remembered. The funeral service will be held at The Birches Crematorium on Tuesday, 21st May at 11am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
ROBINSON (Peter Joseph). Former proprietor of A Barker Butchers, High Street, Biddulph. Peacefully on Saturday, 4th May 2024 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Peter, aged 78, of Knypersley. The beloved and devoted husband of Kathleen; treasured dad of Simon and Lorna; a dear father-in-law to Becky and Matthew; cherished granddad of Seth, Sacha and Brodie, and a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Peter will be greatly missed but affectionately remembered by his loving family and friends. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th May at 10.40am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Biddulph in Bloom and/or Cancer Research UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
SMITH (Peter William). Passed away peacefully on 29th April at Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, Peter, aged 85, of Knypersley. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Elaine; most precious dad of Bev and Phil; loved father-in-law of Jill; treasured granddad of Jo, Sarah, Alexander, Rory and Georgia; cherished great-granddad of Nancy; dear brother-in-law of Jean, and a special uncle and friend to many. The funeral service and cremation will be at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, 24th May at noon. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends kindly meet at Carmountside. Family flowers only, please; donations preferred for Leonard Cheshire Disability Sandbach c/o the manager. Enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Stoke-on-Trent, 01782 212 880.
SPRATT (Nigel). Nigel passed away peacefully on Friday, 3rd May at East Cheshire Hospice surrounded by his loving family, aged 65. A dear companion to Shirley and loving father to Michael and Amy, Nigel will be lovingly remembered for his kindness, sense of humour and being a friend to all. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 3pm on Wednesday, 22nd May. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Nigel’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Nigel’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the charities East Cheshire Hospice or Prostate Cancer UK. A donation box will be available at the service; however, donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.
WILSHAW (Roger). Peacefully passed at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 27th April 2024, Roger, aged 75, of Biddulph. The devoted husband of Sylvia; treasured father of Claire and Stephanie; a much-loved grandpa of Stanley, Lily, Harry and Alys, and a dear brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, and special friend to many. Roger will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Roger at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Tuesday, 21st May at 2pm, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation in memory of Roger. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
