ADDISON (Janet, nee Eames). Passed away, aged 75, after a long illness at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 27th October 2022. The loved and devoted wife of Michael, and cherished sister of Christopher and very dear sister-in-law of Jane. Janet will be sadly missed by her family and friends and remembered fondly. A private, unattended committal is to take place. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
BELL (David). On Wednesday, 2nd November, peacefully, by the side of his wife at Leighton hospital, David, aged 86. The dearly loved husband of 63 years to Mamie; a devoted father to Stephen and Richard; a proud granddad, keen caravanner, starred crown green bowler, formidable cricketer who bowled with pace and accuracy, and a good friend. The funeral service and committal is on Friday, 2nd December at the Birches Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please, by request; donations, if desired, to Elworth Cricket Club and Cancer Research UK in memory of David. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762 230.
BRIGGS (Joan). Peacefully on 26th October 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Joan, aged 98, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Tom Briggs; loving mum of Janet; cherished nana of Rachel, Ben and Sam, and a treasured great-nan of Callum, Elise, Eneia, Caden, Estelle, Eilah-Rae and Caius. The cortege leaves her daughter’s home at 2.55pm on Thursday, 24th November for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 3.30pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
FARR (Donald). Peacefully at rest on 5th November 2022 at the Old Vicarage Nursing Home, Donald, aged 92, formerly of Biddulph. Dearly loved husband to Jean, and a cherished dad, stepdad, brother, uncle, granddad, step-granddad and step-great-granddad. Donald will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends and neighbours. The funeral service is at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 29th November at 11.30am. Would friends and family wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to the residents’ fund at The Old Vicarage, Goldenhill. Enquiries: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
HUDSON (Doris, nee Bailey). Peacefully on 28th October 2022 in the loving care of her family at her home in Biddulph Moor, Doris Mary, aged 79. The dearly loved and loving wife of Jim Hudson; much-loved mum of Kevin, Angela, Neil and Karen; a dearest mum-in-law, a treasured nan, and great-nan and a very dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. The funeral is on Monday, 28th November. Following a private cremation, a service of thanksgiving will take place at St Michael’s Church, Horton, at 11am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. No flowers please, by request; donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK or St Michael’s Church, Horton. Enquiries: S Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
LAWTON (Barbara Jean). Peacefully on 9th November 2022 at Greengables Nursing Home, Barbara Jean, aged 99, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Horace Lawton (former Congleton town clerk); loving mum of Elizabeth and Michael; dear mother-in-law of Ken and Joanne; cherished granny of Harriet, and treasured great-granny of Edward and Hugo. The cortege leaves Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton at 1.25pm on Thursday, 1st December for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Trinity Methodist Church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
NELSON (Peter John). Peter passed away gently, in the early hours of Saturday, 29th October 2022 in the care of the nursing staff on ward nine, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, aged 89. The cherished and beloved husband of Jeannette (Jean), and a great friend to many. Peter will be lovingly remembered for his love of music, passion for gardening and cycling, his love of motorbikes and his mischievous sense of humour. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral is at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15pm on Tuesday, 22nd November. Would all attending mourners please meet at the crematorium. Jean is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Peter’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the RNLI. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20 Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963, please direct all enquiries to them.
TAYLOR (Linda). Sadly passed away on 27th October 2022 at East Cheshire Hospice surrounded by her loving family, Linda, aged 78. The loved and devoted wife of Edward, and cherished mum of Matthew and Paula. Linda will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends. The funeral service is at St Mary’s RC Church, Congleton, on Thursday, 24th November at 12.30pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
WHITEHURST (Edward). Peacefully on 1st November 2022 at West Middlesex University Hospital, Edward, aged 90, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Barbara Whitehurst. The cortege leaves Thames Close at 11.35pm on Thursday, 24th November for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. No flowers, at the family’s request; donations, if desired, to Age UK (Richmond Upon Thames). Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
