BAKER (Shirley Patricia). Suddenly and unexpectedly, Shirley, aged 86, of Biddulph. The loving wife of the late Malcolm John; devoted mum of Alison, Catherine and David; dear mum-in-law of Ian and Rob; dear gran of Daniel and partner Amy, Adam and Oliver; great-gran of Malia; sister of John; sister-in-law of Pauline; auntie of Andrew and Rebecca, and a friend to many. The funeral service is on Tuesday, 31st May at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at noon, followed by interment at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Save the Children UK and Leukaemia UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BROWN (Jayne Louise). Peacefully on Wednesday, 4th May 2022, Jayne, aged 64, and late of Congleton. The dearly loved wife of Owen George Brown; loving mummy to the late Olivia-Rose Brown; treasured sister and auntie; and a cherished sister-in-law, great-auntie and cousin. Funeral details not yet confirmed. Enquiries: Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, 7, Moody Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
CHILDS (Margaret, formerly Rogan). Margaret passed away peacefully at home in Congleton on Wednesday, 4th May 2022, aged 73. A much-loved and devoted wife of John; a beloved mum of Ivan and Clare; a loved sister of Alison; a treasured grandma of Emma, Lydia, and Oliver, and a loved step-grandma of Adam, Ben, Lauren, Callum, Erin, and Declan. Margaret will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, on Wednesday, 1st June at 1.30pm prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations preferred in memory of Margaret to Hospice @ Home, East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
GALLEY. Peacefully on 3rd May 2022 at Priesty Fields Care Home, Irene Dorothy, aged 98, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Walter Galley; loving mum of Keith, David, Alan and Michael; dear mother-in-law of Janice, Faith, Carole and Desley, and a cherished and treasured nanny and great-nanny. The service and cremation are at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 1st June at 1.15pm. 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 East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
MOORE (George Dunn). Passed away peacefully at Church Terrace Nursing Home, Cheadle, on 3rd May 2022, George, aged 81, of Biddulph, and formerly of Gateshead. The devoted husband of Pat; dearly loved dad of Kim, Georgie, Mark and the late Jason; cherished father-in-law of Elsie and Maurice; much-loved granddad of Charlotte and Sammy, and a special brother, uncle and friend to many. George will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends. A funeral service on Thursday, 26th May at 11am to celebrate the life of George will take place at St John’s Church, Knypersley, followed by committal at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Approach in memory of George. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
SEIJBEN (Susan Mary). Peacefully on 11th May 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Susan Mary, aged 73, of Congleton. The loving sister of John and Richard; dear sister-in-law of Margaret, and a dear aunt of Gareth. The cortege leaves her brother’s home at 10.55am on Tuesday, 7th June 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 ward six, Macclesfield District General Hospital. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
TIDESWELL (Ellen). Passed away peacefully at Royal Stoke University Hospital, on 3rd May 2022, Ellen, aged 84, of Mow Cop. The devoted wife of the late Norman; dearly loved mum of Dean; cherished grandma, and a much-loved sister of Alec and Annie. Ellen will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends. The funeral service is on Tuesday, 7th June at 10.45am, to celebrate the life of Ellen at St Thomas’s Church, Mow Cop, followed by committal at Carmountside Crematorium. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to North West Air Ambulance in memory of Ellen. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WADDUP (Mark). Suddenly on 25th April 2022 at home, Mark, aged 51, of Congleton. The much-loved son of Carol and the late Lawrence; dearly loved fiancé of Jayne Reynolds; loving brother of Steve; dear brother-in-law of Nicola, and cherished uncle of Charlie, Beth, Holly, George and the late Maudie. The cortege leaves his home at 11.40am on Friday, 27th May 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 RNLI or East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
WAIN (Catriona Mairi). Peacefully on 8th May 2022 at home, Catriona Mairi, aged 75, of Siddington. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Alan; loving mum of Katherine, Robert and Peter; dear mother-in-law of Martin and Patrick; cherished and treasured nan of Lucy and Jack; dear sister of James, and a dear sister-in-law. The cortege leaves her home at 10.45am on Thursday, 26th May for a service and interment at Siddington Church 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 Cancer Research UK or The Christie. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
WHITNEY (Brenda Josephine). Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 8th May, aged 88. The much-loved wife of the late Roy; adored mum to Simon, Keir and Claire; loved mum-in-law to Deb, Chris and Theresa; caring nan to James, Jessica, Tom and Alex, and great-grandma to Alexander. Brenda will be truly and deeply missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is at Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium on Friday, 27th May at 11am. All donations gratefully received for Cancer Research UK, Stroke Association and Alzheimer’s UK in loving memory of Brenda. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
