BARTHORPE (Gemma). Gemma passed away peacefully on Friday, 7th July 2023 at Priesty Fields Care Home, surrounded by her loving family and friends, aged 49. The cherished daughter and step-daughter of Linda and Rob; loved daughter of Barry; much-loved sister of Sean and Jess; treasured auntie to Paige, Myles, Ava and Hugo and great-auntie of Penelope Pearl; great-niece to Auntie Bertha, and friend to many. Gemma will be lovingly remembered for her sense of humour, friendly smile, unassuming nature and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral service is at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, (CW9 7SU), at noon on Friday, 28th July. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Gemma’s life. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Gemma’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the kidney unit at Royal Stoke University Hospital. 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.
BOWEN (Alison Patricia). It is with great sadness we announce the death of Alison, who died peacefully at home on 23rd June 2023. Alison was the beloved mother of Maurice; daughter of Patricia and Patrick; sister to Helen and Baltasar, and aunt to Africa and Luna. The family is truly grateful for all the messages of condolence, flowers and cards that have been sent in Alison’s memory. Alison’s funeral will take place at St John’s Church, Buglawton, at 11am on Tuesday, 25th July. Please accept this as an invitation to attend. Donations to Visyon in Congleton. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
BROCKHURST (Hilda). Peacefully on Monday, 10th July 2023. Hilda, aged 87, and late of Congleton. Devoted wife of Roy; loving mum to Fiona and Andrea, and a treasured grandma of Louis and Mollie. Hilda will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. The funeral service is at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, Northwich, on Wednesday, 26th July at 11am. At Hilda’s request, no formal clothes are to be worn and bright colours rather than black. Enquiries: Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
BROWN (Ralph). Peacefully on 30th June 2023 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Ralph, aged 79, of Biddulph Moor. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Eileen; loving dad of Darren and Gareth; dear father-in-law of Amanda and Francine, and a cherished and treasured granddad. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 27th July at 10.40am for a service at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 11am, prior to interment at Hill Top Methodist Church. 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 British Heart Foundation or Hill Top Methodist Church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
CLIFF (Eileen Joan). Passed away peacefully at home on 7th July 2023, Eileen, aged 96, of Alsager. A devoted former children’s nurse. Much loved and cherished by all her family. The funeral service is at Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 27th July at 1pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Children’s Air Ambulance and Smile Train. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
ETRIDGE (nee Briggs). Peacefully on 1st July 2023 at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Janet, aged 68, of Congleton. The dearly loved mum of Rachel, Ben and Sam; dear mother-in-law of Mark and a cherished and treasured nana of Callum, Elise, Eneia, Caden, Estelle, Eilah-Rae and Caius. The cortege is to leave her home on Friday, 28th July at 10.20am 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis Charity. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HADFIELD (John). Passed away on Monday, 10th July 2023, aged 79. The loving husband of the late Susan, and caring dad to Andrew and his partner Julie. John will be truly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is at The Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium, Birches Lane, CW9 7SU, on Thursday, 27th July at noon. Family flowers only by request; all donations to Cancer Research UK or British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
KENNY (David). Please pray for the soul of David. It is with great sadness we announce that David passed away on Sunday, 2nd July 2023, aged 51. The cherished son of Ernest and Margaret; much-loved brother to Michele and Sharon; respected uncle to Bianca, Morgan, Sam, Sam G (in-law) and the late Ben; great-uncle to Lottie; brother-in-law to Marc and Gary; loving nephew to his aunts, uncles, cousins, and a friend to many. David will be lovingly remembered for his passion for football, his sense of humour, warm personality, friendly smile, love of gardening and carpentry, strength of character, words of wisdom, unassuming nature and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Congleton, at 10.30am on Monday, 7th August followed by a private family committal at Birches Crematorium. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating David’s. life. All are invited to attend the wake after the committal, which will be held at Congleton Cricket Club. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in David’s memory. Mourners, if desired, could wear something red in memory of David’s life and passion for his favourite football team, Manchester United. We request family flowers only; donations can be made to local charity Visyon. 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.
MEE (Barbara). Peacefully on Saturday, 15th July 2023 while in the loving care of the nursing and care staff at Park Lane Care Home, Barbara, aged 89, of Knypersley, and formerly of Menai Drive. The devoted and beloved wife of the late John Mee; treasured mum of David; dearest mother-in-law to Veronica; a much-loved aunt and a dear friend, and neighbour to many. The funeral arrangements are to be announced later. Enquiries: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
SPROSON (Rose Maureen). Peacefully on 12th July 2023, at Astbury Mere Care Home, Rose Maureen, aged 84, of Congleton. The dearly loved mum of Mark, Michelle and the late Caroline; dear mother-in-law of Tracey and John, and a cherished and treasured grandma and great-grandma. The cortege is to leave Alan Finneron Funeral Directors on Wednesday, 26th July at 1.20pm for a service and cremation at Birches Crematorium at 2pm. 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 Breast Cancer Now. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
WALLEY (David Thomas, “Dave”, “Wol”). (Chairman of Biddulph Male Voice Choir and retired police officer). It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family sadly announces that David, of Knypersley, passed away suddenly on holiday in Yorkshire, on Wednesday, 12th July 2023, aged 64. A devoted and beloved husband of Sandy; cherished and adored dad of Sarah; treasured son of Tom and Beryl; loving brother of John, Kevin and the late Stephen; a dear brother-in-law and uncle, and a very good friend, neighbour and colleague to many. David was well respected and loved by all who were fortunate to know him. He touched the lives of many. A service of celebration will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd August at noon. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations preferred and gratefully received to Biddulph Male Voice Choir c/o the funeral director. No mourning attire, by request. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
WYSOCZAN (Jason Daniel). Unexpectedly passed away on 2nd July 2023, Jason, of Biddulph, aged 35. Devoted husband to Sarah; loving dad to Alicia, Jaidan and Lacie, and a much-loved son, son-in-law, grandson, step-brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, brother-in-law and friend. Jason will be sadly missed by many. The cortege leaves his home at 10.30am for a service and burial at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 24th July at 11am. Floral tributes welcome or donations would be greatly appreciated to Help For Heroes. Enquiries and donations: C McGough and Sons, 69, High Street, Biddulph, 01782 515 155.
