BERRY (John Michael). Passed away peacefully at home on 19th August 2024, John, aged 91, of Brereton. Wonderful husband of Margaret; loving dad to Claire, Paul and David, and a devoted granddad and great-granddad. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Monday, 2nd September at noon. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BOOTH (Iris). Peacefully on 4th August 2024 at home, Iris, aged 96, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late William Booth and a loving aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. A service is to take place at Rood Lane Methodist Chapel on Monday, 9th September at 1.30pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Salvation Army. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
CLARKE (Joyce Ann, née Kleisterlee). Passed away suddenly on Saturday, 10th August 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Joyce, aged 82, of Congleton. The loved and devoted wife of Ernie; cherished mum of Mark and Michelle; very dear mother-in-law of Anne, and treasured grandma of Tyler and Lily Mae. Joyce will be sadly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her, and fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at 12.15pm on Wednesday, 4th September at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Rotary Club Congleton (cheques made payable to Rotary Club of Congleton). Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
DEAN (Alice). Passed away peacefully on 12th August 2024, at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Alice, aged 95, of Chell. The devoted wife of the late Les; cherished mum of Michael and Malcolm; mother-in-law of Lorraine and Angela; sister of Don, Wendy and the late Ernest and Joe; dearly loved nan of Matthew, Rachel, Alex, Eleanor and Lauren, and a great-gran of Maddox and Kate. Alice will be sadly missed but always remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 29th August at 1.30pm. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
ELLISON (Maurice Henry). Peacefully on 7th August 2024 at Priesty Fields Care Home, Maurice Henry, aged 90, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Mabel Doreen Ellison; loving dad of Rosemary, Pauline and Linda; dear father-in-law of Geoff, Alf and Ken, and a cherished and treasured granddad and great-granddad. The cortege is to leave his home on Wednesday, 28th August 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 Parkinson’s Disease Society. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
ENTWISTLE (Myra). Sadly passed away while at Astbury Mere Care Home in the presence of her loving family on Friday, 9th August 2024, after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity. Myra, aged 84, of Congleton, and formerly of Mow Cop. The dearly loved wife of the late Mike; much-loved mum of Karen and Sandra; a dear mother-in-law of Jim; a special nana of Kayleigh; cherished great-nana of Elsie Mae and Henry, and a loving aunty Myra of Emma, Lacie, Jenson and Bethanie. Myra will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service and cremation is to take place at the Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium (CW9 7SU) on Wednesday, 4th September at noon. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. No mourning attire at Myra’s request; colourful clothing is preferred. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to The Christie Charity (Macclesfield) in memory of Myra. Enquiries and donations to: Wilson’s Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham) 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.
HARTLEY (Marion). Peacefully at Cedars Care Home on Sunday, 4th August 2024, Marion, formerly Sproston, aged 74, of Holmes Chapel. The dearly beloved wife of the late Ray Shufflebotham; much-loved mother of Karl, Shelley, Darren and Petra; and treasured grandma of Nathan, Joanna, Alex, Jason, Samantha, Georgina, Charlene, Jack, Jessica and Jane. The funeral is to take place on Friday, 30th August at 11am at the Birches Crematorium. Flowers welcome; donations, if preferred, to Age UK and Cedars Care Home. All enquiries: Griffiths and Booth, Holmes Chapel, 01477 532 427.
HOBSON (Trevor Poul, “Trev”). Peacefully passed on 7th August 2024, at his home address with his loving family by his side, Trev, aged 71, of Biddulph, formerly of Chesterton. The devoted husband of Lesley; dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Clare and Steve, Adam and Sandie; a very much-loved “Grumpy” of Harry, George and Kyran; a special brother, and a very special friend to many. Trev will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Trev at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 2nd September at 10.40am. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Prostate Cancer UK in memory of Trev. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
LUINEN (Pat). Peacefully on 9th August 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Pat, aged 81, of Congleton. The dearly loved mum of Shaun, Andy and Sharon; dear mother-in-law of Claire, Joanne and Ben, and a cherished and treasured granny and great-granny. The cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 27th August 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 North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SWIFT (George Graham). At rest on 10th August after a short illness, borne with dignity, Graham, aged 85. The devoted and loved husband for 65 years to Irene Mary; loved dad of Alan and partner Louise, and loved dad of Elizabeth and Ian, and father-in-law to Domenic and Jocelyn; dear brother of Kathleen and the late Sidney; granddad to Joseph, Domenic, Peter, Alexandra, Francesca, Katrina, Bethany, Gabriella and Charlie; great-granddad to Phoenix and Killion, Isabella and Lucca, Carla, Joseph and Isaac, Sebastian, Rafael and Nico, Max, Evangelina and Emiliana, and great-great-granddad to Azariah. Graham was well known in the crown green bowling world and until recently continued to enjoy his passion for the game. He will be missed by family and bowling colleagues. Committal on Tuesday, 3rd September at 11.30am at Carmountside Crematorium, Leek Road, Milton, ST2 7AB, followed by a celebration of life service at Biddulph Methodist Church, Station Road, Biddulph, ST8 7BJ. Light refreshments after this will be served from Biddulph Bowling Recreational Club, Congleton Road, Biddulph, ST8 7RG. Mourning attire not essential; black tie optional. Anyone preferring to give a donation instead of floral tributes will find Alzheimer’s and Prostate Cancer Research donation boxes in the church. The family are grateful for kind messages of condolences, cards and flowers sent in Graham’s (our dad’s) memory. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
TURNOCK (Patricia Joan, “Pat”). Peacefully passed on 7th August 2024, at Royal Stoke University Hospital with her loving family by her side, Pat, aged 76, of Biddulph. The devoted wife of Peter; dearly loved mum of Garin and Peter; a very much loved nana of Abigail and William; a special sister, and a very special friend to many. Pat will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Pat at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 2nd September at 2pm. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK in memory of Pat. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
