Death Notices, 18th April 2024

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COULTON (Jennifer). Passed away peacefully on 6th April 2024 at Astbury Mere Care Home, Jennifer, of Congleton, aged 79. The devoted wife of the late Greg; much-loved mum of Brett; a very dear mother-in-law of Michelle, and cherished grandma of Megan. The funeral service is to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 25th April at 10.45am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

HAMMETT (Eve). Eve passed away peacefully on Monday, 8th April 2024 at Heliosa Nursing home, aged 85. The cherished wife of Michael; a loving mother to Lorraine, and a respected sister to Barbara. Eve will be lovingly remembered for her love of the stage, and her drive and ambition in building the toy library for the children of Trafford. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 1pm on Friday, 26th April. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Eve’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Eve’s memory. Michael requests that Eve’s service should be a celebration of her life and that attendees wear bright colours. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Toy House in Trafford, Manchester. 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 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.

KEILY (John James, “Jock”). Peacefully on Friday, 5th April 2024 while at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Jock, aged 81, of Biddulph, and formerly of Kirkconnell. The loving husband of Marion; treasured dad of Robert and Angela; a dear father-in-law to Stuart; devoted granddad of Charlotte, Bradley and Rhys; a much-loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle, and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Jock will be sadly missed but affectionately remembered by all his loving family and many friends. A private interment will take place prior to a service of thanksgiving and celebration at St Lawrence’s Church on Wednesday, 1st May at 1pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. No floral tributes by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Dementia UK and/or University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (University Hospitals of North Midlands) Ward 113 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.

LOMAS (Anne). Anne passed away peacefully on Friday, 29th March 2024 at Priesty Fields Care Home, aged 88. Mum to Susan and David; much-loved grandma to Vincent, Catherine, Francesca, Mikaela, and loving great-grandma to Jessica and Freya. Anne will be lovingly remembered for her warm personality and love of her family. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 2pm on Tuesday, 30th April. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Anne’s life. Should anyone require the link to the live-stream 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 Anne’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to MS Society, Multiple Sclerosis. 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.

LUCAS (Rebecca Briony, “Becca”). Rebecca passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024 at East Cheshire Hospice, aged 50. She was the much-loved daughter of Derek and Lorna and, with Jason Doorbar, a devoted parent to her two children, Luke and Isobel. She was adored by her sister Rachael, brother-in-law David and niece Lydia, and was the beloved partner of Ade. Rebecca will be lovingly remembered for her kindness, sense of fun, determined nature and beautiful smile. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 12.30pm on Tuesday, 23rd April. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Rebecca’s life. Please feel free to wear a splash of colour. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Rebecca’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to East Cheshire Hospice. 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 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.

REED (Ian). Ian passed away suddenly on Saturday, 6th April 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, aged 79. The cherished husband of Janice; loving dad to Paula and Debbie; respected step-father to Sam, Daniel and Cheryl, and much-loved brother to Marleen and Joyce. Ian will be lovingly remembered for his love of gardening and horse racing. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium, at 10.45am on Tuesday, 30th April. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Ian’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Ian’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind. 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 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.

SUTTON (Daniel, “Danny”). Died peacefully at home on Friday, 12th April 2024 with his loving family by his side, Danny, aged 84, of Biddulph. The beloved and devoted husband of Eileen; cherished dad of Donna and Lisa; dearest father-in-law to David and Graeme; doting granddad of Alfie and Lola, and a dear friend to many. The funeral service to celebrate Danny’s life will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, 26th April at 12.30pm. Following the service, the family would like to extend a warm invitation for you to join them at Biddulph Bowling Club for light refreshments. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice 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.