BAILEY (Muriel Anne). Passed away peacefully at Lawton Manor Care Home on 13th October, 2021, Muriel, aged 91, of Scholar Green. The devoted wife of the late Brian; dearly loved mum to Gillian and Helen; treasured nan and granny. The funeral service is to be held at All Saints’ Church, Odd Rode, on Monday, 1st November at noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to All Saints’ Church, Odd Rode. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
CREED (Norma). The death occurred very peacefully in Tameside General Hospital on 13th October, 2021, of Mrs Norma Creed, aged 81, of Hadfield. Norma was the devoted wife of the late Colin Creed. She leaves her beloved sons Nicholas and Julian; loving daughters-in-law Jayne and Ellie; her loving granddaughters Rebecca and Sophia, and her great-grandchildren Oliver and Esme. Norma will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The funeral will take place on Friday, 5th November, with a service at Glossop Parish Church, Old Glossop, at 11am and will be followed by interment at Glossop Cemetery at 11.45am. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to British Lung Foundation. Enquiries: Arthur Worsley Funeral Services, Hadfield, 01457 852 381. arthurworsley.co.uk.
GARDINER (John). Passed away peacefully on 14th October at The Christie Hospital, Manchester, John, aged 77, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of 56 years to Maureen; a loving dad to David, and a proud granddad to Alex and Ethan. At John’s request a private service will take place at a future date. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HEATH (John, “Smiler”). It is with great sadness that the family announces that on Sunday, 10th October, 2021, John, aged 77, of Biddulph, sadly passed away at Rowan Court Care Home. A much loved and beloved husband of Florence; loving father of Kathleen and Mark; treasured grandfather of Carly; a dearest brother of Errol, Robert and Maria, and brother-in-law to Pauline, Phyllis, Irene and Bill. John will be greatly missed by all his loving family and many dear friends. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell crematorium on Thursday, 28th October at 12.40pm. Will all 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 The Household Cavalry Foundation c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
HOLT. Peacefully on 11th October, 2021, at home, Margaret “Maggie” Ruth, aged 70, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of David; loving mum of Nicola and Richard; dear mother-in-law of Iain and Jo; cherished and treasured nanny of Isabell, Mairi, Frances and Nancy, nana to Freya, Tyler and Hayden; dear sister of Judith, and good friend and neighbour. The cortege is to leave her home on Thursday, 28th October at 11.30am 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 either Macmillan Nurses or East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
KENNERLEY. Peacefully on 8th October, 2021, at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Julie, aged 63, of Congleton. The dearly loved daughter of Alma and the late Wilf; loving sister of John; dear sister-in-law of Deborah; cherished aunt of David and Christopher, and great-aunt of Martha. There will be a service of thanksgiving for Julie’s life at Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton, at 1.30pm on Monday, 1st November, following a private committal service at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to RNLI, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association or Trinity Methodist Church. All friends are welcome to join the family at the church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
OSBORN (Connor). Suddenly on Sunday, 3rd October, 2021, Connor, aged 25, of Biddulph. The beloved and devoted son of David; treasured brother of the late Alexander; cherished and loving fiancée to Jess; a dearest grandson, nephew, cousin and a true friend to so many. Connor will be so sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his loving family and many friends. The funeral service will take place at Swanbank Methodist Church, Burslem, on Tuesday, 26th October at 11am prior to internment into Biddulph Town Cemetery. Will all relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to SADS UK (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome) 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.
PIGGOTT (Geoffrey Moore). Passed away peacefully on 12th October, 2021, at Leighton Hospital, Geoffrey, aged 93, of Brereton Heath. The devoted husband of Rosamunde; treasured father to Anna and Celia; much loved grandpa and great-grandpa. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. A private family funeral is to take place. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
STONEHOUSE (Madeline Jean). Peacefully on 7th October, 2021, in Macclesfield District General Hospital, Madeline, aged 89. Actress and teacher. The wife of the late James; beloved mother of Ian and Cathy, and cherished grandmother to Freya. Madeline will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service is at St Luke’s Church, Holmes Chapel, on Tuesday, 26th October at 2pm, followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of NSPCC. Enquiries: Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433 853 andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk.
