AMERY (Joyce). Passed away peacefully at Lawton Manor Care Home on 16th October 2023, Joyce, aged 84, of Sandbach. The dearly loved wife of the late Ken; devoted mum to David, Alan and Christine, and a treasured grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service is to be held at St John’s Church, Sandbach Heath, on Wednesday, 25th October at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BEESTON (Stewart James). Peacefully on 8th October 2023 at Wythenshawe Hospital, Stewart James, aged 66, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Sheila and a dear dad, father-in-law and granddad. The cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 6th November at 10.15am for a service and cremation at Birches Crematorium at 11am. 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 British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BIBBY (Dennis). Passed away peacefully at Bradwell Hall Nursing home surrounded by family, on Sunday, 8th October, aged 84, and of Rode Heath. The devoted husband of the late Marjorie; dear dad of Diane and Carol, and father-in-law to Karl and Chrys; much-loved granddad to Martin, Matthew, Brittany and Alex, and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. He will be greatly missed by family and many friends. The funeral service will be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd November at 1.20pm. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, in loving memory of Dennis to British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
BOLDERSTON (Reginald Frederick). Passed away peacefully at Wrenbury Nursing Home on 13th October 2023, Reg, aged 87, of Green Farm, Bradwall. The dearly loved son of the late Fred and Gertie. The funeral service is to be held at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Monday, 23rd October at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Farming Community Network. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BOWCOCK (May). Peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, 24th September 2023 while in the care of the staff and her loving family at Davlyn House Care Home, May, aged 99, of Bemersley Road, Brindley Ford. The beloved and devoted wife of the late Edwin (“Ted”); cherished mum of Carol and Martin; dearest mother-in-law to Harold and Diane; a treasured gran and great-gran, and a dear friend and neighbour to many. May will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A service of thanksgiving will take place at The Village Church, Brindley Ford, on Monday, 30th October at noon prior to a committal service at Carmountside Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes, 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.
BUXTON (David). David passed away peacefully on Saturday, 7th October 2023 at Heliosa Nursing Home, aged 97. The dearly loved husband of Jean; loving father to Andrew and Philip; much-loved father-in-law to Sue and Lea, and a treasured granddad and great-granddad. David will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, love of gardening and strength of character, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral service will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, (CW9 7SU) at noon on Wednesday, 1st November. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating David’s life. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in David’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to Alzheimer’s Society. A donation box will be available at the service; donations can also 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 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.
HARRIS (John). Peacefully at home on Saturday, 7th October 2023, aged 89. The devoted husband of Iris; treasured brother of Mary and Eira, and much-loved uncle to Josephine and Sian. The funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Friday, 10th November at 11am. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to Guide Dogs For The Blind Association or RNIB. All donations and enquiries to Albert R Slack Funeral Directors, 84, South Oak Lane, Wilmslow, 01625 525 063. cheshirefunerals.co.uk.
HOOD (Peter Brian). Formerly of Fingerpost, Middle Lane, Buglawton, Congleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 26th September 2023 in Worthing Hospital, Sussex, aged 91. RIP. The funeral will be held at St James the Less Church, North Lancing, Sussex, on Wednesday, 8th November. All enquires to Dunford Funeral Service, 143, South Street, Lancing, 01903 753 160.
HOWARTH (Jeremy Richard, “Jerry”). Died suddenly but peacefully on 29th September, aged 87. The adored husband of Judy (née Shillinglaw) and the late Hazel; loving father of Richard and Kate and cherished grandfather of Tom, Anna, George, Oliver and Ted, and brother of John and brother-in-law of Christine. Jerry was also a much-loved father-in-law of Kate, uncle, step-father, stepfather-in-law and a beloved step-grandfather of five. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The funeral service and interment will take place at St Michael’s Church, Manor Park Road, North Rode, Congleton, CW12 2PF, on Friday, 3rd November at 2pm. Donations can be made in Jeremy’s memory to the RNLI or North West Air Ambulance Charity c/o Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, 01625 433 853. andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk.
JOB (Maurice). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 10th September 2023. The dearly loved son of the late Robert and Violet; the loving husband and special friend of Maureen; much-loved dad of Garry and the late Susan; devoted brother of Raymond, and a dear friend to many. Maurice will sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Maurice at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 20th October at 1pm, followed by committal at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would mourners wishing at attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Headway in memory of Maurice. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
NASH (Millicent). Peacefully passed away at home on 5th October 2023, Millicent, aged 88, of Knypersley. The devoted wife of Roland, and a very special friend to many. Millicent will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving husband, and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Millicent at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 1st November at 2pm, followed by committal at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would mourners wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Millicent. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
SAYER (Pauline). Peacefully on 10th October 2023 at Astbury Mere Care Home, Pauline, aged 84, of Biddulph. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Edward Ernest Sayer; loving mum of Sean, Donna and Damian; dear mother-in-law of Nicola; cherished nana and “Num Num” and treasured great-nana and “Num Num”. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 23rd October at 10.45am 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 NSPCC. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SHERRATT (Rose Mary). Passed away peacefully on 24th September 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Rose, aged 88. The loving and devoted wife of the late Ken; much-loved mum to Patrick and Anthony; very dear mother-in-law to Marie and Debbie; treasured gran to Robert, Christopher, Jemma and Stephen; cherished great-gran to Lizzie, Becky, Lacie, Jack, Scarlet and Edward, and loved great-great-gran to Felix. The funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Congleton, on Friday, 3rd November at 10.15am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie at Macclesfield. Enquiries Alan Finneron Funeral directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622.
TRISTRAM (Cyril Alfred). Peacefully on 26th September 2023 at Treetops Court Care Home, Leek, Cyril Alfred, aged 86, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Marion Tristram; loving dad of Michael, Graham and Jill; dear father-in-law of Susan and Paul; cherished granddad of Charlene, Martyn, Craig and Gareth, and treasured great-granddad of Liam, Oliver, Teddy and Tilly. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 26th October 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 church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
