Death Notices, 18th July 2024

BARON (Robert Edward). Peacefully on 1st July 2024 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Robert Edward, aged 74, of Biddulph Moor. Loving dad of Amanda and Andrew; dear father-in-law of Paula; cherished and treasured granddad of Jack and Thomas; dear brother of Sylvia, John, Jennifer and Mark, and a dear brother-in-law. The cortege is to leave Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, on Thursday, 8th August at 10.55am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Help for Heroes. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

BEECH (Margaret Helen). Peacefully on 6th July 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Margaret Helen, aged 92, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Denis Beech and a good friend to many. The cortege is to leave her friend Jill’s home on Wednesday, 31st July at 11.45am, for a service and interment at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at noon. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Peter’s Church, Congleton. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

CHALLINOR (Frederick, “Fred”). Peacefully passed on 4th July 2024 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, with his loving family by his side, Fred, aged 82, of Knypersley. A devoted husband of 60 years of marriage to Mavis; dearly loved dad of Paul, Jason and the late Joy; dear father-in-law of Marichu and Kelly; a very much loved granddad of Rachel, Faith, Lydia, Ruby and Kiaran, and a very special brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Fred will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Fred at Life Stream Church, Knypersley, on Tuesday, 23rd July at 1.30pm. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Life Stream Church in memory of Fred. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph.

GALLIMORE (Bessie, née Scragg). Passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on Saturday, 6th July 2024 surrounded by her loving family, Bessie, aged 92, from Brindley Ford, originally from Harriseahead. The devoted wife of the late Arthur; loved mum of Robert, Susan and Hayley; very dear mother-in-law of Linda, Mark and Mark; cherished nan of David, Thomas, Christopher, Sean, Heather, Katie, Danielle and Mark, and treasured great-nan of Isla Bessie. The funeral is to take place at Packmoor Methodist Church on Wednesday, 24th July at 10am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Heather Cooper. Normal funeral attire with a hint of red. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

GOODE (Leslie). On Sunday, 30th June 2024, peacefully in hospital and of Elm House Care Home, Nantwich, and formerly of Townfields, Sandbach, Leslie, aged 93. The dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen Goode, and a much-loved brother and uncle. The funeral service is to take place at Christ Church, Wheelock, on Tuesday, 6th August at 11.30am, prior to committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762 230.

HILL (John). Peacefully on 5th July 2024 at Priesty Fields Care Home, Kenneth John, aged 85, of Congleton and latterly Holmes Chapel. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Gillian Hill and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Requiem mass is to take place at St James the Great Church, Congleton, on Monday, 29th July at 2pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Red Cross. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

HOLMES (Geoffrey, “Geoff”). Peacefully on 4th July 2024 at Priesty Fields Care Home, Geoffrey “Geoff” Malcolm, aged 89, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Brenda; loving dad of Heather and Karen and a dear father-in-law of Christian. The cortege is to leave his home on Tuesday, 30th July at 11.40am 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. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s Society or Guide Dogs for the Blind. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

OAKES (William, “Bill”). Entered eternal rest on Saturday, 6th July 2024 while at home, Bill, aged 96, of Brindley Ford. The devoted and beloved husband of Doris; a cherished and adored dad, father-in-law, granddad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a very dear friend and neighbour to many. Bill will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at The Village Church, Brindley Ford, on Monday, 29th July at 12.45pm prior to a committal service at Bradwell Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No flowers, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to The Village Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.

QUINN (David Edward). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 10th July 2024 at East Cheshire Hospice with his loving girls by his side, David, aged 71. Born in Lockerbie, now of Congleton, he was the adored dad, father-in-law and grandpa of Charlotte, Gareth, Freddie and Phoebe; cherished brother of Lez and Jacqui, very dear close friend of Kathryn and much-loved uncle and great-uncle. David was a friend to many; he will be remembered fondly and greatly missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at the Church of St James and St Paul, Marton, on Friday, 26th July at 9.45am. Parking is available behind La Popote restaurant. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice or the Church of St James and St Paul. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.