Death Notices, 25th April 2024

ALCOCK (Lily). Passed away peacefully at home on 16th April 2024, Lily, aged 101, of Sandbach. The dearly loved wife of the late Cyril; special mum to Ian and the late Roy; mother-in-law of Wendy and Jean, and treasured nana and great-nana. The funeral service is to be held at Christ Church, Wheelock, on Tuesday, 30th April at 11am, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Christ Church, Wheelock, and St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40 Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

BOLLINGTON (Eileen May). At rest on Monday, 15th April while at Royal Stoke University Hospital, with her loving family present. Eileen, aged 94, of Biddulph Moor. The devoted and beloved wife of the late Maurice; cherished mum of Margaret and Kevin; dearest mother-in-law to Howard and Jackie; treasured nana of Joanne, Karen, Anna and Amanda and great-nana, a loving sister, sister-in-law and aunt, and a very good friend and dear neighbour to many. Eileen will be sadly missed but affectionately remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, 3rd May at 11.30am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Following the service, the family would like to extend a warm invitation for mourners to join them at Biddulph Moor Village Hall for light refreshments. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Doulgas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.

BOSTOCK (Stephenie, “Steph”, nee Sheard). Stephenie passed away peacefully on Friday, 12th April 2024 at East Cheshire Hospice surrounded by her loving family, aged 59. She was the cherished wife of John; loving mother to Stephen and Lucas and their partners Debbie and Sarah; treasured daughter to Dianne and the late Stephen and much-loved step-daughter of Arthur; adored grandmother of Harleigh, and a dear friend to many. Stephenie will be lovingly remembered for her sense of humour, warm personality, friendly smile, strength of character, unassuming nature and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 12.30pm on Tuesday, 7th May. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Stephenie’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Stephenie’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to East Cheshire Hospice. A donation box will be available at the service, but donations can be sent via the funeral director. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.

FARLEY (Angela Mary). Unexpectedly at home on Friday, 5th April 2024. Much-loved partner of Alan; loved and loving mother of David and Samantha; and a treasured sister, aunt and friend to many, who will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at St George’s Church, Altrincham, on Tuesday, 14th May at noon followed by committal at Altrincham Crematorium at 1.30pm. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Endometriosis UK or British Heart Foundation. All donations and enquiries to Albert R Slack Funeral Directors, 84, South Oak Lane, Wilmslow, 01625 525 063. cheshirefunerals.co.uk.

FORD (Spencer). Peacefully at rest on Saturday, 13th April 2024 while at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, in the presence of his loving family, Spencer, aged 89, of The Bank, Scholar Green. The devoted and loving husband of Joan; much-loved and admired father of Stephen and the late Andrew; cherished father-in-law of Eithna; adored grandpa of Oliver, and a dear uncle and friend to many. Spencer will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Please join us in remembering and honouring the life of Spencer. The funeral service is to take place at Mount Pleasant Methodist Church on Wednesday, 1st May at 11.30am followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the church. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation and breast Cancer Now in memory of Spencer. Donations and enquiries to Wilson’s Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.

MELLOR (Eileen). Peacefully passed away with her loving daughter by her side at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 10th April 2024, Eileen, aged 86, of Tunstall Road, Biddulph. A devoted wife of the late John; dearly loved mum of Craig, and Angela, and a very dear friend to many. Eileen will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Eileen at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 29th April at 1.30pm. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Marie Curie UK in memory of Eileen. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

MELLOR (Sarah, “Sally”). Peacefully on 11th April 2024 at her home, in the presence of her loving daughters, Sarah (Sally), aged 100, of Congleton. The dearly loved mum of Laura, Heather and the late Elaine. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 29th April at 10.20am for a service and cremation at Birches Crematorium at 11am. 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 British Legion. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

MORETON (Charles, “Dennis”). Dennis passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 16th April 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends, aged 81. The cherished husband of Mary; loving father to Jackie, Michael and Beverley; devoted and much-loved granddad to James and Emily, and inspirational father-in-law to both Jackie’s husband, Chris and Beverley’s husband, Chris. Dennis will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, warm personality, friendly smile and love of the outdoors. Known as “Mr Giantswood Lane”, he was a wonderful friend to many, always willing to help anyone with their garden or other maintenance task where support was needed. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 8th May at 1pm. Will friends, former work colleagues and all those who lovingly knew him please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Dennis’s life. Mary asks that attendees wear a splash of colour, representative of the colour, friendship and warmth that he brought to the lives of many. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Dennis’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to East Cheshire Hospice. A donation box will be available at the service but donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.

SHAW (Robert James). Suddenly passed away on 4th April 2024 at his home in Gillow Heath, Robert James Shaw, aged 61. A devoted son of the late Bernard and Doris Shaw, of Moody Street Farm; dearly loved brother of Charles, Barbara, Ernest and the late Stuart, and a much-loved brother-in-law and uncle. Robert was a respected skip hire and haulage contractor and a very dear friend to many. Robert will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Wednesday, 8th May at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Congleton Cemetery. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to FarmWell (farmwell.org.uk) a charity helping those in farming and agriculture stay strong and resilient and Andy’s Man Club (andysmanclub.co.uk) a support group for men. Enquiries to John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

SPENCER (Brian). Peacefully on 7th April 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Brian, aged 86, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Elsie; loving dad of David, Philip and Nigel; dear father-in-law of Lisa, Christine and Anne, and a cherished and treasured granddad and great-granddad. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 3rd May at 1.20pm for a service and cremation at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis (CW9 7SU) 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 The Christie. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

TALLEN (Marie Margaret). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 15th April 2024, Marie, of Congleton, aged 64. The greatly missed mum of Rachel and Craig; dear mother-in-law of Peter and Holly; cherished grandma of Caitlin and Rhys, and cherished sister of Anne, Irene, Rosemary, Jennifer and John. Marie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. The funeral service will be held at 11.30am on Tuesday, 7th May at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Lupus UK or Scleroderma and Reynaud’s UK. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

THORLEY (Joseph, “Joe”). Peacefully on Friday, 12th April 2024 at Treetops Court Care Home. Joe, aged 94, of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved husband of Vera; treasured dad of Gill, Carol, Joanne, Joe and Ruth; a dearest father-in-law to Ed, Gary, Gary and the late Andrew; cherished granddad and great-granddad; a much-loved brother of the late Ivy and Josie; a loving brother-in-law and uncle, and a very dear friend to many. Joe will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd May at 10.40am. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Treetops Court Care Home (Acorn Unit) 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.