ARCHER (Jean). Passed away at home on 9th October 2022. Now at peace. Jean, aged 92, of Elworth. The beloved wife of the late William; loving mother to Nicole, Louise and Elizabeth; dearly loved nana and nana Jean. The funeral service is at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Wednesday, 2nd November at 1pm, followed by interment at St Leonard’s Church, Warmingham. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Peter’s Church, Elworth, and St Leonard’s Church, Warmingham. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BANNER (Gail, formerly Foden). Passed away peacefully at home on 11th October 2022, Gail, aged 66, of Sandbach. The much-loved partner of Bert; devoted mum to Annie, Mark and Tina, and loving nan to seven grandchildren. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Monday, 24th October at noon, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
CHARLESWORTH (Arthur Joseph). Peacefully on 3rd October 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Arthur Joseph, aged 95, of Congleton. A committal service takes place at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am on Tuesday, 1st November, followed by a service of celebration for Arthur’s life at Rood Lane Chapel, Congleton 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 East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HALTON (Philip). Peacefully at home on 7th October 2022, in the loving care of his family, Philip, aged 85, of Mow Cop, and formerly of Chance Hall Farm. The dearly loved husband of Rosemary; loving dad of Sue, Sally-Ann and Tom, and treasured pop and great-pop. Service at All Saints’ Church, Odd Rode, on Wednesday, 26th October at 2.15pm. Will all friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request but if desired a donation may be made to RNIB. Enquiries and donations: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of Alsager and Kidsgrove, 01270 882 097 or 01782 775 333.
LEA (Mavis Jessie). Peacefully on 29th September 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Mavis Jessie, aged 91, of Mossley. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Eric; loving mum of Peter, Diane and Susan; and dear mother-in-law, cherished nana and great-nana and a treasured sister of Ada, Edna and Cynthia. The service is at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, on Monday, 31st October at 12.45pm, prior to private committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Please accept this, the only intimation, and would those wishing to attend kindly meet inside the church. No flowers by request; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society or Stroke Association. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
MASSEY (Joan Mary). Suddenly but peacefully on Monday, 26th September 2022, at her home in Gawsworth, Joan, aged 87. She will be sadly missed, and most fondly remembered by, all her loving family, friends and neighbours. The funeral service is at St James’ Church, Gawsworth, on Friday, 4th November at 1.15pm prior to a private service of committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan or British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433 853. andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk.
MELLOR (Lucy). Peacefully on Friday, 7th October 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Lucy, aged 89, of Biddulph. The devoted wife of the late John; cherished mum to Linda, Susan, John and Janice; treasured nana to Anthony, Wendy, Christopher, Lucy, Ian, Lisa, Claire and the late Jane; and a much-loved great-nana and great-great-nana, a dear mother-in-law and good friend to many. Lucy will be sadly missed by all her family and friends but fondly remembered by all who knew her. The funeral service and cremation is at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 26th October at 12.40pm. Would family and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
MOSTON (Reginald James). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 10th October 2022, Reg, aged 79, of Ettiley Heath. The much-loved husband of Christine; devoted dad to Kay and Julie, and treasured granddad of Eve, Harriet and Joe. The funeral service is at the Church on the Heath, Ettiley Heath, on Friday, 28th October at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
ROBINSON (Geoffrey). Peacefully on 5th October 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Geoffrey, “Geoff”, aged 74, of Timbersbrook. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Elizabeth “Liz” Robinson; loving dad of Sharon and Stephanie; dear father-in-law of Neil and Matt; cherished and treasured granddad of Jake, Issy and Ollie, and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Service at Key Green Methodist Church on Monday, 24th October at 11.30am prior to interment at Bosley Methodist Churchyard. Please accept this the only intimation and would those wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Brain Tumour Charity. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SCHOFIELD (Anne-Claire). Peacefully on 2nd October 2022, Anne-Claire, aged 56, of Congleton. The cortege leaves Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street at 11.35am on Wednesday, 2nd November 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 Windyway Trust (windyway.org). Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
THORNETT (Joyce Adelaide). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 12th October 2022, Joyce, aged 91, of Sandbach and formerly Leverington Common, Cambs. The beloved wife of the late Wally; devoted mum to Jane and Lisa; dear mother-in-law of Tony and Steven; much-loved grandma of Julian, Emily and Eliza, and friend of many. The funeral service is at St John’s Church, Sandbach Heath, on Friday, 28th October at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to RNLI or Shelter. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
WARBURTON (Kathleen). Peacefully on 9th September 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Kathleen, aged 93, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Eric Warburton; loving sister of Joseph; dear aunt of Ann, and great-aunt of Jonathan and his wife Tamara. The service and cremation is at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 27th October at 1.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Guide Dogs or East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
