ASHLEY (Frank Trevor). Peacefully passed away on Sunday, 8th December 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family, Frank, aged 87, of Church Lawton. A retired Barclays bank manager, Town Road, Hanley. The devoted husband of Kay; dearly loved dad of Amanda, Andrew and Jonathon; loved father-in-law of Clare, Jane and the late Timothy; cherished grandpa (gramps) of Mathew, Amy, Sam, Georgina and Jim, and a dear brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Frank will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all of his loving family and many friends. The funeral service is at All Saints’ Church, Odd Rode, on Friday, 3rd January at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would relatives and friends wishing to attend, kindly meet at the church. family flowers only, donations preferred to Macmillan Cancer Support or the Royal British Legion. The family would like to thank all the carers and district nurses who looked after Frank with such care and love. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 1, Park Avenue, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, 01782 711 244.
BAILEY (Alfred Colin). Passed away peacefully on 12th December 2024, Colin, aged 86, of Sandbach. The dearly loved husband of Mary, and much-loved brother and uncle. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Tuesday, 7th January at 11.30am, followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. family flowers only; donations if desired to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BARRY (Sandra Dyllis Irene, née Gallimore). At rest on Friday, 6th December 2024 in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her loving family, Sandra, aged 79, of Biddulph. The beloved and devoted wife of Robert; a cherished mum of Fiona and James; treasured nan of Ron, and a very dear friend to many. Sandra will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew her. A service of celebration will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th January at 11.20am. 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 Dougie Mac Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
BRITTAIN (Beryl). Peacefully on 6th December 2024 at Congleton War Memorial Hospital, Beryl, aged 95, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late William Dennis Brittain; loving mum of Philip, Gillian and Michael; dear mother-in-law of Bill, Jacqui and the late Jill; cherished and treasured nan of Lisa, Mathew, Sarah and Bethany, and great-nan of Dougie, Finn, George and Alfie. The funeral service is to take place on Monday, 13th January at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, at 10.30am, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. 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 The Christie @ Macclesfield. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
CARRON (Philip Peter). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 15th December 2024, Philip, aged 68, of Elworth. A much-loved brother to Stuart and the late Lynn, and a treasured brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Leighton Hospital and Elworth Cricket Club. Bright Colours welcome. For all funeral details please contact Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
DEY (Gwendoline Ray). Peacefully at home on Friday, 6th December 2024, Gwendoline, aged 82, of Alsager. The dearly beloved wife of Sunny; much-loved mum of Debbie, Tracey and Steven; treasured nana of Jessica, Jordan, Lucas and Joshua, and a beloved sister of Jackie, David and Barbara. The funeral is to take place on Friday, 3rd January at Crewe Crematorium at 10am. family flowers only, please; donations, if preferred to RSPCA and PDSA. All enquiries to Griffiths and Booth, Sandbach, 01270 765 783.
GONCALVES (Paul). Peacefully at rest on Friday, 6th December 2024 at Douglas Macmillan Hospice after a long illness fought with great courage, bravery and dignity, Paul, aged 53, of Bradwell and formerly of Congleton. The dearly loved and amazing husband of Michelle; the much-loved and treasured dad of Freya; the deeply loved son of Audrey and the late David; a dearly loved brother of Andrea and dear brother-in-law of Ray; a dear son-in-law of the late Sheila and late Mick, and a much loved nephew and cousin. Paul will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends. The funeral service and cremation to is take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd January at 2.40pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Messages of condolence may be left on the funeral director’s website, kevinlowndsfuneralservices.com. Flowers, or if preferred donations in memory of Paul to Douglas Macmillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. All enquiries to: Kevin Lownds family Funeral Services, Newcastle and Madeley, 01782 914 777 and 01782 291 500.
HAYNES (Gladys, née Bratt). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 10th December 2024, Gladys, aged 88, of Sandbach. The beloved wife of the late Graeme; much-loved mum to Jenny, Jacquie and Tracy, and a cherished nan and great-nan. The funeral service is to be held at Wheelock Congregational Church on Monday, 30th December at 11am, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
HODGSON (John, “Jack”). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 8th December 2024, John, aged 92, of Biddulph. The dearly loved son of the late William Henry and Jane Hodgson; a much-loved brother and uncle, and a special friend to many. John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and many friends. The funeral service will take place at Life Stream Church, Knypersley, on Monday, 6th January at 11am, followed by committal at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Life Stream Church, Knypersley. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
JACKSON (Barbara Elizabeth). Barbara passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, aged 81. The cherished wife of Walter; loving mum to Ian, Kay, Lisa, Christine and Jacqui, and a much-loved nana and great-nana, respected sister, auntie, and friend. Barbara will be lovingly remembered for her sense of humour, warm personality, friendly smile, strength of character and words of wisdom and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, at 11am on Thursday, 9th January. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Barbara’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Barbara’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support. 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.
JONES (David). Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, 5th December 2024, aged 78, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, David, of Congleton and North Wales. A dear brother of Gwen and brother-in-law of Steve. A private cremation is to be held in North Wales and a celebration of life gathering will be held at Astbury Golf Club on Friday, 3rd January from 11am. All friends and neighbours are welcome. Further enquiries through the funeral directors, Pritchard a Griffiths Cyf, Dublin Street, Tremadog, Gwynedd, 01766 512 091. pritchardagriffiths.co.uk.
MOTTRAM (Susan Ann, “Sue”). Peacefully on Thursday, 12th December 2024 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Sue, aged 75, of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved wife of John; a loving mum of Steven and Darren and their partners Hazel and Dawn; cherished nana of Isabelle and Scarlett, a dearest sister-in-law, aunt, and a dear neighbour and good friend to many. Sue will be sadly missed by all loving family and friends. A service of celebration will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd January at 1.20pm. 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 British Heart Foundation c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
