ASHLEY (Michael John). Peacefully at home on Monday, 14th March 2022, Michael, aged 77, of Alsager. The husband of the late Barbara; devoted partner of Ann; much-loved dad of Levii, and granddad of Declan, Samuel and Lola. The service is at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 1st April at 12.40pm. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only but if desired a donation may be made to the British Lung Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Support (Macmillan Nurses). Enquiries and donations: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of Alsager and Kidsgrove, 01270 882 097 or 01782 775 333.
CHADDOCK (Julie Patricia). Peacefully on 12th March 2022, at East Cheshire Hospice, Julie Patricia, aged 82, of Congleton and formerly of Biddulph. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Norman; loving mum of Jack, Diane and Roger; dear mother-in-law of Carole and Peter; cherished nan of Adam, Jenna-Rose, Olivia, Theo, Jackson, Emily and Jack; treasured great-nan of Jessica, and a dear sister of Elsie, Betty, Kenneth, the late Mary, Michael, Barbara and Robert. The cortege leaves her home at 1.10pm on Monday, 28th March for a service at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 1.30pm, prior to interment at Biddulph Town Cemetery. 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.
GARSIDE (Bryan Sidney James). Peacefully on 13th March 2022, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Bryan Sidney James, aged 90. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Inga; dear uncle of Tony and Garry, and a great-uncle. The service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 7th April at 11.30am. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
GRANT (Alan). Peacefully on 11th March 2022 at home, Alan, aged 60, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Sue; loving dad of Carrie, Kim, Donna and Jason; dear father-in-law of Andrea, Gary and Julie; cherished and treasured granddad of Craig, Emma, Jess, Matthew, Logan, Summer and Jacob; dearly loved son of Elizabeth, and a dear brother and brother-in-law. The horse-drawn cortege leaves his home at 10.30am on Tuesday, 5th April for a service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 11am, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. 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 Pancreatic Cancer. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HANCOCK (Patricia, “Pat”). Formerly of Bank House Brownlow, peacefully passed away at her home in Winsford, on 21st March 2022, surrounded by family, aged 73. Pat was a much-loved mum, nana and great-grandmother. The funeral service will be held at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 3pm on Monday, 4th April. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries to Fowles Funeral Services 01606 592 724.
HARTSHORN (Jean). Peacefully on 2nd March 2022, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Jean, aged 71, of Congleton. The dearly loved partner of Les Craddock, and loving mum of David and the late Ian. The cortege leaves her home at 2.05pm on Friday, 8th April for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2.45pm. 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 ward one, Macclesfield District General Hospital. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HAWKES (Ian). Sadly passed away on 4th March 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Ian, aged 77. The loved and devoted husband of Jenny; cherished dad of Richard, Michael and Susie; dear father-in-law of Su, Rob and Brian; treasured granddad of Kim and Steven and Sam and Jack, and a much-loved brother of Margaret. A celebration of life service will be held at Winterley Methodist Church on Friday, 1st April at 11.30. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Winterley Methodist Brass Band or Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
MAXFIELD (Myra). Peacefully at rest on Saturday, 12th March 2022, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Myra, aged 89, of Rode Heath and formerly of Dales Green, Mow Cop. The dearly loved daughter of the late Fred and Alice Maxfield, and a much-loved aunty of Malcolm, Keith, Stephen and Julie. Myra will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service and cremation are at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday, 5th April at noon. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Floral tributes welcome or donations if desired to Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Dementia UK in memory of Myra. Enquiries and donations: Wilson’s Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.
MORRIS (Jean Mary). Passed away after a short illness at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Tuesday, 8th March 2022, aged 83. Predeceased by her dear husband, John Michael (“Mike”) Morris. A much-loved sister to Irene and the late Patricia; sister-in-law to the late Joe and the late Basil; loving aunt and godmother to Christopher and loving aunt to Caroline and Elizabeth; devoted great-aunt to Jenna, Rebecca, Michaela, Joseph and Samuel, and very much loved by niece-in-law Angela and by nephews-in-law “CJ” and John, and by her many friends, including former colleagues in Congleton. She will be deeply missed. A requiem mass takes place at St Mary’s RC Chapel on Friday, 1st April, at 1.15pm, followed by private interment. Flowers welcome and may be delivered to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors on the morning of the funeral. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR. 01260 277 622.
NIXON (Winifred, “Winnie”). Peacefully passed away at Springbank Nursing Home on 22nd February 2022, Winnie, aged 90, of Biddulph Moor. The dearly loved daughter of the late Johnathan and Harriet; dear sister of Margaret and Phyllis, and much-loved partner of the late Enoch. Winnie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. A funeral service and committal to celebrate the life of Winnie is on Thursday, 31st March at 10.30am at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Donations, if desired, to Biddulph Wild Bird and Wildlife Rescue (cheques made payable to Nicola Allen Hill) may be given at the service or sent to John Garside and Son at the address below in memory of Winnie. Enquiries and donations: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, ST8 6BD, 01782 513 210.
NORTIER (Elsie, née Greenwood). Elsie, aged 91, formerly of Biddulph, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 9th March 2022 at Belong Care Home, Macclesfield. The devoted wife of the late Ronnie Hough and the late Peter Nortier; dearly loved mother of Marvin, Gary, Denise, Jeremy, Paul and the late Belinda; dear mother-in-law of Christine, Mark, Carole and Julie; treasured nana of Lee, Steven, Joanne, George, Neve, Amelia, Ashley, Jonathan, Sophie and Samantha; a dear sister of Maureen, George and the late Ralph, and a much-loved auntie and great-grandma. Elsie will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her family and many friends. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 6th April at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 12.30pm, followed by burial at Woodhouse Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, may be sent for Dementia UK. Enquiries: Co-Op Funeralcare, 25, High Street, Macclesfield, 01625 422 583.
NOWAK (Stanislaw, “Stan”). Formerly of Congleton and Siemens. Passed away peacefully at home in Troon, Scotland, on Sunday, 20th March 2022, aged 87. The much-loved husband of Sheila, beloved dad of Paul, and grandfather to Eddie, Tom, Ali and Joe. Stano will be sadly missed by family and friends in the UK and Czech Republic. The funeral service will take place on Friday, 1st April at Holmsford Bridge Crematorium, Dreghorn, KA11 4EF Family can be contacted on email: snowakuk18@gmail.com.
POTTS (Michael William). Peacefully on 11th March 2022, at East Cheshire Hospice, Michael William, aged 69, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Angela; loving dad of Martin, Wayne, Carrie Anne and Michala; dear father-in-law of Steve and the late Steven; cherished granddad of Poppy, Chloe, Oscar, Merlin, Joshua and Bethany; treasured great-granddad of Phoebe, and a dear brother and brother-in-law. The cortege leaves his home at 12.40pm on Wednesday, 6th April for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. 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 East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SUTTON (Jean). Peacefully passed away at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home, on 12th March 2022, Jean, aged 69, of Biddulph. The devoted wife of Peter; dearly loved mum of Matthew and Laura; very dear mother-in-law of Tracy; much-loved nannie of Alicia, Connor, Aiden and Amelia; special sister of Philip; treasured sister-in-law of Sue, Pat and Frank, and a cherished auntie, cousin and friend to many. Jean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Jean at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 30th March at 2pm, followed by committal at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK in memory of Jean. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WESTWOOD (Janet Christine). Peacefully at rest on Thursday, 3rd March 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Janet, aged 64, of Brown Lees. A much-loved and devoted wife of Robert; sister of Neil and Deborah, and a special friend of the late Sid. Janet will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service is at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 6th April at 11.30am. Flowers most welcome or, if preferred, donations in memory of Janet are welcome for Diabetes UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
