BALL (Ethel, “Jean”). Peacefully on 6th February 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Ethel “Jean”, aged 90, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Gordon Ball; loving mother of Stephen, Simon and Jason, and a cherished foster mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. The cortege leaves her home at 1.15pm on Wednesday, 2nd March for a service at Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton, at 1.30pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. 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 Alzheimer’s Society or RNLI. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BOULD (Margaret Rose). Passed away peacefully on 8th February 2022, Margaret, aged 79. The beloved wife of the late Ron; much-loved mum to Glynn and Andy, and a treasured nan and great-nan. The funeral service takes place on Monday, 7th March at Crewe Crematorium, at 11.30am. Family flowers only, please, by request; donations, if desired, will be gratefully received for British Heart Foundation in memory of Margaret. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
CARMAN (June). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 2nd February 2022 while at home, June, aged 86, of Biddulph. A loving and devoted wife of Cyril; loved mum of David and Deborah; loved mother-in-law of Nicola and Simon; treasured gran of Victoria, David, Robert, Tom, Edward and William; great-gran of Albert and George, and a special sister-in-law and friend to many. June will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all her devoted family and friends. The funeral service takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, on Monday, 7th March at 1pm prior to a private family committal. Family flowers only, by request; donations preferred in memory of June to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
COOPER (Gordon, “Super Coops”). Passed away peacefully at his home on 10th February 2022, Gordon “Super Coops”, aged 59, of Congleton, and formerly Hulme Walfield. The deeply loved dad of Jenner and Stacey; cherished granddad of Chenai, Cayden, Ella, Bella, Alyvia and Edward; missed and respected best friend and father-in-law to Jack; father-in-law to Lee; dearly loved son and brother, and a much-missed character to all of his friends at The Olde King’s Arms, Congleton. The funeral service will take place at 10.30am on Thursday, 10th March at St Michael’s Church, Hulme Walfield. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Research. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
DALE (Ann, née Clulow). Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, 9th February with her family by her side. A devoted mother to her three girls, Alison, Claire and Heather, and her sons-in-law, Michael and Jorge; treasured Mama to Grace and George; loving sister to Stephen, the late Ian, and sisters-in-law Vivian and Pauline Clulow; aunty to Adrian and Neha, and Ian, David and Donna; Nana Ann to Ariana and Sofia, and wife of the late Raymond Dale. Ann will be deeply missed by all her loving family and friends. The celebration of Ann’s life will be held at Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium on 4th March at 2pm. Please wear your Sunday best, bright and colourful as Ann would have wished. Family flowers only; donations to British Heart Foundation and Dementia UK. Enquiries: Three Shires Funeral Services, 01260 279 507.
ELLERTON (Clifford Ernest). Peacefully at rest on Wednesday, 16th February 2022 at Russells Hall Hospital Dudley, West Midlands, Clifford, aged 91. The beloved husband of the late Eileen; much-loved dad of Carolyn and Cynthia; cherished grandfather of Erica, Leon, Eleanor, Lizzie and Max; and great-granddad to Amelia, Noah, Oscar, Olivia, Rowan, Jocelyn, Clementine, Espen and Luca. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, dear friends and kind neighbours. The funeral service will be at Stourbridge Crematorium, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 3RQ on 15th March at 1.30pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macular Society. Enquiries: Hickton Funeral Directors, 181, Stourbridge Road, Halesowen, West Midlands. 0121 289 4540.
JOHNSON (Muriel, Vawdrey). Muriel sadly passed away at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 8th February 2022. A dearly loved wife of the late Brian; much-loved sister of Graham and Joan and sister-in-law of Pam and Paul. Muriel will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews John, Simon, Alexandra and Sarah. She will be most fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. The service will be held at Macclesfield Spiritualist Church on 3rd March at 9.45am, followed by a committal at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macclesfield Spiritualist Church. Enquiries: Coop Funeral Care, Broken Cross, 01625 425 284.
JONES (Kevin Alan). Suddenly passed away on Tuesday, 8th February 2022, Kevin (Kev), aged 46, of Dales Green. The dearly loved son of Alan and Theresa, a much-loved nephew and very dear friend of many. The funeral service takes place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Tuesday, 8th March at 1.15pm, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Will relatives and friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations preferred in memory of Kev for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity c/o the funeral director. Enquiries and donations: Gail Spender, C Edwards and Son Funeral Services, 155, High Street, Talke Pits, 01782 782 842.
MIDDLETON (Michael Gordon, Mike). Mike passed away peacefully in Macclesfield District General Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Monday, 14th February 2022, the day before what would have been his 87th birthday. The dearly loved husband of Margaret, Mike was a loving dad, father-in-law, uncle and cousin, and a much-loved granddad and great-granddad. He was very much a character and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, CW9 7SU, at 11am on Tuesday, 1st March. The family have been overwhelmed by the numerous kind messages and support. No flowers, please; donations can be made in Mike’s memory, if wished, to North West Air Ambulance. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Jason and Abi at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963; please direct all enquiries to them.
MOUNTFORD (Brenda). At peace. Brenda, aged 82, of Winterley, Sandbach, and formerly Congleton. A loving and treasured mum of Louise and Linda and grandmother of baby Gracelyn; cherished sister of the late Mabel; caring sister-in-law to the late George; dearest mother-in-law to Keith and his daughter Sasha; much-loved auntie to Sharon and the late Darren, and a very dear neighbour to many. Brenda will be deeply missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service takes place at St Mary’s RC Church, Congleton, on Friday, 4th March at 10.15am prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Born Free Foundation (bornfree.org.uk). Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, Cheshire, 01260 298 829.
POINTON (Kathleen Ann). Kath passed away peacefully on Saturday, 12th February 2022 at home, aged 73, surrounded by her loving family, who had cared for her. The cherished wife of Arthur; loving mother to Sally and Steven and treasured mother-in-law of Sean and Tracy; devoted grandma of six and great-grandmother of nine. Kath will be lovingly remembered for her warm smile, her sociable, caring nature and her deep love and affection for her many friends and family. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The family will be holding a private cremation. A celebration of life service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 11am on Friday, 4th March for anyone who knew Kath. Attendees are kindly invited to wear a “splash of purple” as a tribute, as this was her favourite colour. A reception at Congleton Cricket Club will follow the service. Kath was a very sociable lady who had many friends and varied interests. The family would love to have a copy of any lovely photos that you may have of her for a memorial scrap book. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Kath’s memory. Any donations will be directed to the nurses who cared for Kath in her final days. Family flowers only, please. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Jason and Abi at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963; please direct all enquiries to them.
SHALLCROSS (Brian). Suddenly passed away at his home on 3rd February 2022, Brian, aged 80, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Margaret and a loving dad of Paul and the late Andrew. The cortege leaves his home at 1.40pm on Friday, 4th March for requiem mass at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Congleton, at 2pm, prior to interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury. 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 Grenadier Guards Association or British Heart Foundation. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
WOOD (Betty, nee Morris). Peacefully at rest on Friday, 11th February 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Betty, aged 88, of Mow Cop. The devoted wife of the late Harry; loving mum of Joan; a dear mother-in-law of Dave and a very doting grandma of James. Betty will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service is at St Thomas’ Church, Mow Cop, on Thursday, 3rd March at 1pm, followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Will all relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the above church. Family floral tributes only, please; donations, if desired, for the care of St Thomas’ Church, Mow Cop. Enquiries and donations: JP Keates and Son Funeral Directors, Bank House, 37, Bank Street, Cheadle, 01538 752 164. jpkeatesandson.co.uk.
