Death notices, 19th January

BAILEY (John Graham). Peacefully on Wednesday, 4th January 2023, Graham, aged 85, of Congleton. The much-loved husband of the late Joyce; loving friend of Daphne; treasured dad of Gillian and Kerys; dear father-in-law of Mark; treasured granddad of Tom, Jack and Jake, and beloved great-granddad of Lilly and William. The service and cremation will be at The Birches Crematorium on Tuesday, 24th January at 1pm. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. family flowers only but, if desired, a donation may be made to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, of Alsager and Kidsgrove, 01270 882 097 or 01782 775 333.

BOWERS (John). Peacefully on 5th January 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, John, aged 78, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Jean “Ann” Bowers; loving dad of Richard; dear father-in-law of Donna-Marie, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Katie and Ollie. The funeral service and cremation is at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 13th February at 11.20am. 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 Macmillan Nurses or Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

BROWN (Adrian). Peacefully on 27th December 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Adrian, aged 76, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Anne; loving dad of Emma; cherished and treasured grandpa of Alfie and Mia; dear brother of Sandra and Elaine, and dear brother-in-law of the late Norman and the late Gordon. The cortege leaves his home at 10.25am on Tuesday, 31st January for a service and interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 11am. 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. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

BROWN (Cedric). Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Thomas Cedric, who died peacefully on 30th December 2022 while at home in Congleton, aged 94. The dearly beloved husband of Cath; devoted dad to Nicholas, Shelagh and Angela; a dear father-in-law, a loving granddad and great-granddad, and a dearest brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend who will be truly missed and was fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church RIP on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Reception into St Mary’s RC Church, Congleton, on Sunday, 22nd January at 5pm. Requiem mass on Monday, 23rd January at 11.45am, followed by interment at Astbury Cemetery. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the church. Donations welcome to Bliss. Enquiries and donations: C McGough and Sons, 79, Roundwell Street, Tunstall, 01782 834 300.

CHELL (Hilda, nee Beech). At rest on Monday, 2nd January 2023 while in the loving care of the nursing team at Trentside Manor Residential Rest Home, Norton Green, Hilda, aged 92, of Knypersley and formerly of Tunstall. The truly devoted and beloved wife of Joseph (Joe), a dearest cousin and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Hilda will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate to love and know her. The funeral service is at St John’s Church, Knypersley, on Thursday, 2nd February at 1pm 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. family flowers only, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Alzheimer’s Society 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.

CONDLIFFE (Dorothy). Passed away on Wednesday, 14th December 2022, aged 83. Dorothy was much loved and will be truly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Wednesday, 1st February at 1pm, followed by internment in the churchyard. Donations gratefully received for British Heart Foundation in loving memory of Dorothy. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.

DAVENPORT (Jane). Passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on 4th January 2023, Jane, aged 65. The devoted wife of the late David; cherished mum of Vicki, Matt and Ashley; loved mother-in-law of Gary, Alex and Lucy; missed sister of Kim and Gary, and treasured auntie of Zara, Kieran and Katie. Jane will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Tuesday, 7th February at 1.15pm, followed by a committal service at Macclesfield Crematorium. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice (Hospice at Home), The Christie or Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

DAVENPORT (Kathleen). Passed away peacefully at Astbury Mere Care Home on 7th January 2023, Kathleen, aged 95, of Astbury. The devoted wife of the late Frank; loving mum to Barbara and Judith, and a much-loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Tuesday, 31st January at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Mary’s Church, Astbury, and Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

HIGGINSON (George). George, passed away peacefully, on Friday, 30th December in hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 86. A cherished husband, father, much loved granddad, great-granddad and brother. George will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, warm personality, friendly smile, love of gardening, being someone who always wore his heart on his sleeve and his strength of character. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral service is at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 11am on Tuesday, 24th January followed by a wake at the Vale Club, Congleton, from 12.30pm onwards. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in George’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to the Stroke Association. 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.

JONES (Helen). Helen passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, 25th December 2022, aged 70. The loving mother to Mark and Matthew; much-loved nana of Jacob, Harrison and William, and sister to Alex. Helen will be lovingly remembered for her caring personality and strength of character and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral service is at St John’s Church, Buglawton, at 11am on Thursday, 26th January. Anybody wishing to attend the funeral is welcome. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence that have been sent in Helen’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to British Heart Foundation. 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.

KENNERLEY (Hilda). Peacefully on 2nd January 2023 at Astbury Mere Care Home, Hilda, aged 95, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Leslie Kennerley; a dear sister of the late Stan and Cyril Skellern, and a much-loved aunt and great-aunt. The funeral service is at St John’s Church, Buglawton, on Wednesday, 1st February at 10.15am, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Dogs Trust. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

LEWIS (Edward Peter). On Tuesday, 3rd January, 2023, peacefully in hospital, Peter, aged 86, formerly of Congleton and Grindley Brook, Whitchurch. A character who was much loved and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is at Blacon Crematorium, Chester, on Monday, 30th January at noon. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, for the Air Ambulance Appeal. Enquiries: Rolfe’s The family Funeral Service, Whitchurch, 01948 662 209.

LONGWORTH (Keith James). On Friday, 16th December 2022 peacefully in hospital, Keith, aged 82, formerly of Sandbach. A much loved son, brother, uncle and friend to many. The funeral service and committal is at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, on Friday, 27th January at 1pm. family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to Dogs Trust. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Middlewich, 01270 762 230.

SANDBACH (Margaret, nee Jackson). Peacefully at Leighton Hospital on Tuesday, 10th January, Margaret “Peggy”, aged 94, of Sandbach. The dearly beloved wife of the late Roy; much-loved mother of Adrian and Elizabeth, and treasured nan to George and Dora. The funeral is on Tuesday, 31st January at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, at 12.30pm, followed by cremation at Crewe Crematorium at 1.45pm. family flowers only, please; donations, if preferred, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Griffiths and Booth, 01270 765 783.

SHUFFLEBOTHAM (Gilbert). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital with his loving family by his side, Gilbert, aged 92, of Congleton. He was the loved and devoted husband of Jean; deeply loved dad of Diane; missed father-in-law of David; cherished granddad of Rebecca and Sarah, and treasured great-granddad of Ava and Thea. Gilbert will be missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. A private, unattended committal is to take place. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

STROUD (William, “Bill”). Peacefully on 26th December 2022 at home, William “Bill”, aged 66, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Gillian Stroud; loving dad of Joanne and Jonathan; dear father-in-law of Colin; cherished and treasured granddad of Jamie, Danielle, Melissa, Lewis, Liam and Paris, and a treasured great-granddad of Ella-Rose. The cortege leaves his home at 10.45am on Friday, 3rd February for a service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 11am, 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 Asthma and Lung UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

TAYLOR (Vera Mary). Peacefully on 1st January 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Vera Mary, aged 70, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Jeff; loving mum of Helen, Rachel and Louise; dear mother-in-law of Marc and Paul, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Jack, George, Florence, Leo and Evie. The cortege leaves her home at 10.45am on Thursday, 2nd February for a service and interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 11am. 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 St Mary’s Church, Astbury. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

WEBSTER (Joyce). Peacefully on 23rd December 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Joyce, aged 75, formerly of Hot Lane, Biddulph Moor. The beloved wife of the late Keith, and treasured friend of the residents and staff at Wilbraham House Care Home, Audley. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 26th January at 10.30am followed by interment at Woodhouse Cemetery, Biddulph. Enquiries: John Johnson Funeralcare, 22, Madeley Street, Tunstall, 01782 837 832.

WING (Michael Gilson). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 11th January 2023, Mike, aged 94, of Sandbach and formerly Congleton. The much-loved husband of Kay, and a dad and granddad. The funeral service is at Christ Church, Wheelock, on Wednesday, 25th January at 1pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.