AUSTIN (Margaret “Erika”, nee Jaroszek). Peacefully passed away with her loving family by her side at her home address on 2nd March 2023, Erika, aged 65, of Biddulph. The dearly loved wife of Mark; much-loved mum to Anna and mother-in-law of Gavin; devoted nanny of Ava, Lily, and Nora, and a cherished mother and sister, and a dear friend to many. Erika will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Erika will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 28th March at 10am. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Biddulph district nurses in memory of Erika. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BAKER (John Hamman). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 1st March 2023, John, aged 87. The loved husband of Kathleen; missed dad of Christine, Robert and Richard; , dear granddad of Elizabeth, James, Joe, Lucy and Millie, and cherished great-granddad of Phoebe. The funeral service is at All Saints’ Church, Siddington, on Thursday, 23rd March at 10.30am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation or North West Air Ambulance. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
BAKER (June). Formerly of Swettenham, passed away at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 5th March 2023, aged 80. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Michael Thomas Vaudrey Baker. The cortege leaves her home at 11.20am on Tuesday, 4th April for a service and interment at St Peter’s Church, Swettenham, at 11.30am. Would friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation to attend the funeral of June. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Peter’s Church, Swettenham. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BROOKS (Pamela). Passed away peacefully after a long illness, fought with courage at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 1st March 2023, Pam, aged 72, of Congleton, and formerly of Rhyl. The loved and devoted wife of Michael; cherished mum of Ian and Peter, and treasured Nain of Ethan, Kai, Morgan and Christopher. Pam will be missed by all who knew her, and fondly remembered. The funeral service is at Wellspring Church, Congleton, on Tuesday, 28th March at 1pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
BROWN (Marjorie, “Madge”). Peacefully on 2nd March 2023, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Marjorie “Madge”, aged 95, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late James Brown; loving mum of Alan, Susan, David and Janet; dear mother-in-law of Doreen, Derek, Sylvie and Brian; and a cherished and treasured grandma and great-grandma. The cortege leaves her home at 12.40pm on Friday, 24th March for committal at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm, prior to a thanksgiving service for Madge’s life at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, at 2.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
CARRON (Valerie May). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 3rd March 2023, Val, aged 73, of Wheelock. The much-loved wife of Stuart; devoted mum to Beverley and Deborah, and a loving grandma and auntie. The funeral service is at Wesley Place Methodist Church, Alsager, on Thursday, 23rd March at 1.15pm, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Wesley Place Methodist Church and Action For Children. Bright colours welcome. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
CLARKE (Ivan). Peacefully passed away on Monday, 27th February 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, aged 81. Ivan will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
DOORBAR (Roy). Roy passed away peacefully on Friday, 24th February 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital surrounded by his loving family, aged 81. The beloved husband of the late Anthea; treasured dad to Jason and Stephen; loving father-in-law to Deborah, and much-loved granddad to Luke and Isobel. Roy will be lovingly remembered for his warm personality and friendly smile, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral service is at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 2pm on Wednesday, 22nd March. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us to celebrate Roy’s life. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Roy’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to Ronald McDonald House, Alder Hey and 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.
FULTON (Helen). Peacefully on 22nd February 2023 at Clayton Manor Nursing Home, Helen, aged 103, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late James TD “Tony” Fulton; loving mum of Alix and Paul, and a dear mother-in-law to the late Andrew Trend. The cortege leaves her daughter’s home at 1.20pm on Thursday, 23rd March for a service at the Church of St James and St Paul, Marton, at 1.45pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Dunstan’s Church Restoration Fund. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HEATON (Diane). Died at home on Tuesday, 14th February, Diane, aged 76. The wife of Terry; mum to James, Sian and Shelley, and granny of Josh, Immi, Beth, Jake and Thora. The funeral service is at Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium on Friday, 24th March at 1pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the RSPCA. Enquiries: Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
JONES (Robert, “Bob”). Bob passed away suddenly but peacefully on 15th February at home. Beloved husband to the late Barbara; cherished brother to Winnie; dearly loved uncle to Karen and Paul, John and Sue, and Ann and Steven; and treasured great-uncle to John and Carly, Kirsty, Julie and Matt. Bob was a valued family member and friend who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. A funeral service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held on Thursday, 16th March at Biddulph Methodist Church at 12.45pm followed by committal at Bradwell Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only, please; donations in lieu of flowers to British Heart Foundation. The family would like to thank the residents of Washington Close for their kind donations to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: John Garside and Son Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
NEGUS (Christine Margaret). Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Christine Margaret, aged 69, who departed this life on 10th March 2023 at her home. Fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy, RIP. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Mike; loving mum of Kirsty and Robert; dear mother-in-law of Simon and Rebecca; cherished and treasured grandma of Megan, Amelia, Noah, Sam, Darcy and Felix; dear sister of Keith, Diane and Julie, and sister-in-law of Maggie and Paul. The cortege leaves her home at 11.45am on Friday, 31st March for Requiem Mass at St Mary’s RC Church, Congleton, at noon, prior to interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Congleton district nurses. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
PYE (Eric). At rest on Friday, 3rd March at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Eric, aged 84, of Lask Edge. The dearly loved husband of the late Rosalind Pye, and loving dad of Michael and Valerie. Eric will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is on Monday, 27th March at St Anne’s Church, Brown Edge, at 11am followed by interment at Lask Edge Chapel. Flowers may be sent or if preferred donations may be sent to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: David H Smith Funeral Directors, Fountain House, 17-21, Fountain Street, Leek, 01538 399 661.
SHERRATT (Marjorie). Peacefully on Thursday, 16th February 2023 while in the care of the nursing staff at Rock Cottage Care Home, Marjorie, aged 98, of Brown Edge and formerly of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved wife of the late George, and a dear friend to many. Marjorie will be sadly missed. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 22nd March at 1pm followed by interment at Biddulph Town Cemetery. Will friends please accept this, the only intimation, and meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations gratefully received to Alzheimer’s Research UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
WALLEY (Elsie May). Peacefully on Friday, 3rd March 2023 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Elsie, aged 94, of Gillow Heath. The devoted wife of the late Sidney; treasured mum to Alan, Jeanette and the late Michael; much loved mother-in-law to Sue, a cherished nanna and great-nanna, and a very good friend to many. Elsie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 27th March at 1pm followed by interment at Biddulph Town Cemetery. Will family and friends please accept this, the only intimation and kindly meet for the service. Floral tributes welcome, but if desired, donations to Biddulph In Bloom c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33 Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
