BAILEY (Raymond Arthur). On Wednesday, 9th June 2021, peacefully at home, Ray, aged 71. The beloved and loving brother of Dorothy and Valerie; dear brother-in-law to David; much loved uncle of Tracey, Samuel, Charlie, Belle and Ollie, and great-uncle of Matthew, Charlotte, Samuel, Jackson and Morgan. Ray will be missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at 11am on Tuesday, 29th June at the Church of St James and St Paul, Marton. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of The Christie at Macclesfield or St James and St Paul Marton PCC. Enquiries: Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433853. andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk.
COLLETT (Yvonne). Passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospice, Winsford on 18th June 2021, Yvonne, aged 67, of Sandbach. The devoted wife of John; much loved mum to Tracey and Emma, and amazing grandma. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Thursday, 1st July at noon, followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
DAVIES (Basil). Passed away peacefully on 12th June 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Basil, aged 71. The much loved partner of Hayley; cherished dad to Louise, Tilly, Maisy and the late Rachel; very dear brother to Peter and the late Brian, and a missed uncle and great-uncle. Basil will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Hope House Children’s Hospice or Rushton Church. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
GOTCH (Robert Christopher). Passed away peacefully on 10th June 2021, in his 82nd year. The beloved husband of Patricia and a loving father and grandfather. The funeral service is on 28th June at the Birches Crematorium, by invitation only. No flowers, by request, but donations, if desired, to The Christie Charitable Fund in memory of Robert. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. For further information please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Service 7, Moody Street, Congleton, 01260 279507.
LARVIN (Pamela). Peacefully on Wednesday, 9th June, surrounded by her loving family, aged 62. The dearly devoted and loving wife of Ian; mum of Gemma and Abigail; adored Nanny of Isabella, Emilia, Grace and Charlie; much loved mother-in-law to Dean, Jason and Craig, and a treasured friend to many. Pam will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by everyone who knew her. Pam’s celebration of life will take place at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, on Saturday, 26th June at 1pm. Donations, if desired, will be gratefully received and gifted to Macmillan Cancer Support or Target Ovarian Cancer charities. Enquiries: Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk.
MORRIS (nee Burke). Peacefully on 18th June 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, after a battle fought with great courage, June Patricia, aged 75, of Congleton. The dearly loved partner of Nev; loving mum of Donna and Julie; dear mother-in-law of Mick and friend of Mark; cherished nana of Michyla, Kirsten, Liam and Siân, and treasured great-nana of India, Evie, Izabella, Bodhi and Hattie. The service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on a date and time to be arranged. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, via the family to East Cheshire Hospice or British Lung Foundation. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
MUSTY (Michael). Mike passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, 9th June 2021, after a short time at Bentley Manor Care Home in Crewe, aged 88. The beloved husband of Anne, dad to Lynette and Mark and grandpa to seven grandchildren. Mike will be lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Wheelock Heath Baptist Church and followed by interment in Sandbach Cemetery on Monday, 28th June. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Mike’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Barnabas Fund: barnabasfund.org/donate-uk or Morning Star Children’s Centre, South Africa, caring for HIV/AIDS children: stewardship.org.uk/partners/20039617. Enquiries: Jason and Abi, Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 01260 297963, larvinandclegg.co.uk.
NIXON (James Sidney, “Jim”). Peacefully passed away at his home address with his loving family by his side, on 12th June 2021, Jim, aged 75, of Biddulph Moor. The devoted husband of Gillian; loving father of Robert, John and William; dearly loved father-in-law, granddad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and a special friend to many. Jim will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Jim at New Road Chapel, Biddulph Moor. Due to the present pandemic regulations, attendance at the chapel and crematorium will be limited. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Children with Cancer UK in memory of Jim. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, ST8 6BD, 01782 513210.
