Agency by William Gibson 
DEATHS
BALL (Gordon Ainsworth). Peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Friday, 13th August 2021, aged 90, of Congleton. The devoted husband of Jean; loving father of Stephen, Simon and Jason, and cherished foster father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. The cortege leaves his home on Thursday, 9th September for a service at Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton, at 1.30pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Trinity Methodist Church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BARLOW (Stanley). Peacefully on 12th August 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Stanley (Stan), aged 91, of Congleton and formerly Tunstall. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Joan Barlow; loving dad of Karen and John, and a dear father-in-law of Stuart and Sue. The cortege leaves his home on Tuesday, 7th September for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses or Salvation Army. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
BROOKES (Gerald, Gerry). On Thursday, 12th August 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Gerry, aged 93, of Congleton; peacefully fell asleep. The much-loved dad of Tracey and Wayne; loving father-in-law of Karen and Mark; cherished granddad of Clare, Mary, Rachel, and Laura, and treasured great-granddad of Jamie, Lenny, Harrison, Chloe, Connor and Oliver. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service and committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 3rd September at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, by request, but if desired donations may be sent for East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433 853, andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk.
CHERRINGTON (May, nee Morrey). Passed away peacefully at home on 14th August 2021. Reunited with husband Percy. Mum to Neil; nanna to Richard and Sarah; great-nanna to Chris, Taylor, Sophie, Evie and Edith; great-great-nanna to Chester, and friend to many. The funeral service is to take place on Monday, 6th September at Crewe Crematorium at 1.45pm. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, will be gratefully received on behalf of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice in memory of May. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
INGLES (Frank). At rest after a long illness fought with great courage, Frank, aged 68, of Chell. A devoted husband to Annie; dearly loved brother to Yvonne; brother-in-law to Graham, Lynn, Carole, Paul and David; a much loved son-in-law to Eric and a dear nephew, uncle and great-uncle. Frank will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and many friends. The funeral service is to be held at St Michael’s Church, Chell, on Wednesday, 1st September at 11am, followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to ward 222, Royal Stoke University Hospital and Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the family. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
LALLY (Constance, Connie). Peacefully on Friday, 13th August 2021, at Goldenhill Nursing Home, Connie, aged 96, of Biddulph. The dearly devoted wife of the late Joe; cherished mum of Margaret, Brian and Adrian; treasured grandma to Andrew, Stephanie, Christopher, Kathryn, Helen, Marc and Joshua; a much loved great-grandma, great-great-grandma; a loving sister of Lillian, and a beloved mother-in-law to Paul and Sue. Connie will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends but always lovingly remembered. The funeral service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Tuesday, 31st August at 11.15am prior to a committal service at Bradwell Crematorium. Will family and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Biddulph Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
MATTHEWS (John). Peacefully on 12th August 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, John “Stanley”, aged 85, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Marie; loving dad of John and Carole; dear father-in-law of Diana and Vernon; cherished granddad of Michelle, Chris, Jane and Rachel; treasured great-granddad, and a dear brother to Vivian. The cortege is to leave his home for the service and interment at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 1st September at 1.30pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
MINSHULL (Mabel). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 15th August 2021, Mabel, aged 97, of Sandbach. The loving wife of the late Harry and devoted mum to the late Leonard. The funeral service is to be held at Christ Church, Wheelock, on Friday, 3rd September at 10.30am, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Christ Church, Wheelock. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
PARKER (Freda, maiden name Emmerson). Passed away suddenly in hospital on Thursday, 12th August 2021, aged 90. Of Congleton and formerly Whitby, which was her place of birth. The devoted and beloved wife of the late Dennis Parker; dear mum of Doreen, Harry and Lynne; much loved grandparent of Kevin, Tina, Sarah, Elizabeth, Harriet, Verity, Fenella, Rebecca and William, and great-grandparent of Matthew, Georgia, Ella, Freddie, Arthur, Kitty, Penelope and Rory. The funeral service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 31st August at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, in memory of Freda will be gratefully received for the air ambulance and the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
STREET (Jessie). Peacefully on 10th August 2021, at East Cheshire Hospice, Jessie, aged 92, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Brian Street; loving mum of Anne and the late Jane; dear mother-in-law of William and a cherished and treasured grandma of Joshua, Harry, Joseph and Jake. The cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 31st August for a service and cremation at Macclesfield 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.
TREMAYNE-WALL (Bernard Leslie). Former pastor of Macclesfield Elim Church. At rest on 15th August 2021, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Bernard, aged 85, of Scholar Green. The dearly loved husband of Margaret Wall; much loved dad of Tim and Judith; dear father-in-law of Kay, and loving granddad of Nathan, Cohen and Daniel. The funeral takes place on Friday, 10th September at Life Stream Church, Knypersley, at 1pm prior to cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to United Christian Broadcast and Royal Sailors’ Rests. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WARD (Rosa Margaret). Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 18th August 2021, Rose, aged 82, of Brereton. The beloved wife of Len; much loved mum to Susanne and Jane; treasured nana and special friend to many. The funeral service is to be held at St Oswald’s Church, Brereton, on Tuesday, 31st August at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
