BOULTON (Betty). Peacefully on Thursday, 3rd February 2022, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Betty, aged 85, of Biddulph. The devoted and loving wife of Thomas and a beloved mum of the late David. Betty will be sadly missed, but always remembered by all who knew her. The funeral service and cremation take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday, 21st February at 3pm. Will all relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK via the funeral director. Please dress informally. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
BURT (David). Peacefully on 7th February 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, David Roy, aged 91, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Jean Burt; loving dad of John and Steven; dear father-in-law of Glenys and Fliss; cherished granddad of Amanda, Andrew and Rachel, and a treasured great-granddad of Laura, Ellie, Drew, Scarlett, Mollie and Olivia. The funeral service and cremation take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 7th March at 12.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HALL (Joyce, nee Whitehurst, formerly Unsworth). Peacefully on Wednesday, 9th February 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Joyce, aged 94, of Biddulph. A much loved mother, mother-in-law, nan, great-nan, great-great-nan and a dear friend and neighbour to many. Joyce will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
SEBIRE (Gillian). Passed away peacefully at home on 7th February 2022, aged 81, the widow of the late Stephen John Sebire MBE. The cortege leaves her home on Monday, 21st February at 10.50am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. Will friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Flowers or donations, if desired, to Dogs Trust. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
STOCKTON (Gordon). Gordon Stockton, aged 87, of Knypersley, peacefully at rest while in the care of Park Lane Care Home, Knypersley. The dearly loved husband of Kathleen; devoted dad to Alison and Sarah; dearest father-in-law to Andy, and much-loved granddad to Rhys, Josh, Aled, Oliver, Rhiannon and Jacob. Gordon will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends. The funeral service is to be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 3rd March at 11am, followed by cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations welcome to World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Enquiries and donations: C McGough and Sons, 69, High Street, Biddulph, 01782 515 155.
WARD. Peacefully on 5th February 2022 at his home, Douglas Terence Alexander, aged 62, of Eaton. The cortege leaves his home on Monday, 28th February at 12.35pm for a service at St Mary’s Church, Bosley, at 1pm prior to interment. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie or East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
WOOD (Graham Arthur). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 3rd February 2022, with his loving family by his side, Graham, aged 82, of Biddulph. The dearly loved husband of Dorothy; much-loved dad of Janet and Ian; treasured father-in-law of Dean and Susan; beloved dadad of Stephanie, Christopher, Nick and Megan; cherished granddad of Emma and Lucy; adored great-granddad to Logan, and a special brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Graham will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, and friends. A funeral service on Wednesday, 2nd March at 12.30pm to celebrate the life of Graham at Biddulph Methodist Church is followed by committal at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Graham. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
