BALDWIN (Pauline). Suddenly on Monday, 12th December, Pauline, aged 75, of Harriseahead and formerly of Ford Mill Farm, Onecote. The dearly loved wife of the late Derek; loving mum of Janet, and dear mother-in-law of Paul. Pauline will be sadly missed by all her loving family. The funeral is on Tuesday, 31st January. Interment is at St Bartholomew’s Churchyard, Waterfall, at 11am followed by a service of thanksgiving at St James’s Church, Newchapel, at 1pm. Family flowers only, please; donations may be sent to St James’ Church, Newchapel. Enquiries: David H Smith Funeral Directors, Fountain House, 17/21, Fountain Street, Leek, 01538 399 661.
BODIMEADE (Penny). Peacefully on Saturday, 14th January 2023, at East Cheshire Hospice, Penny, aged 75, of Congleton. The dearly loved wife of Colin, and a much-loved mother of Lisa, Jon and Michael. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service at St James’s Church, Gawsworth, on Thursday, 9th February at 2pm, prior to a service of committal at Macclesfield Crematorium 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.
CLIFFE (Hilda). Peacefully on 11th January 2023 at Leighton Hospital, Hilda, aged 87, of Holmes Chapel. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Frank; loving mum of Stephen and Carole; dear mother-in-law of Gillian; cherished grandma of Jennifer, Andrew and Allen, and treasured great-grandma of Victoria, Alexandrea, Emma, Kai and Cruz. The cortege leaves her home at 10.35am on Tuesday, 7th February for a service and cremation at Birches Crematorium at 11am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Holmes Chapel Health Centre. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
GAUNT (Marjorie). Peacefully on 26th December 2022, at Wrenbury Nursing Home, Constance Marjorie, aged 101. The dearly loved mum of Roy and Maureen; dear mother-in-law of Lynn, Angela and Stewart; cherished nan of Richard, Elizabeth, Amy and Thom, and beloved great-nan of Jem, Ashley, Sam, Dylan and Jack. The funeral service is at Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton, on Thursday, 9th February at 1.15pm, prior to committal at Crewe 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 RSPB or Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
GREAVES (Betty, nee Jepson). Passed away peacefully at Genesis Care Home on 23rd December 2022, aged 89. The wife of the late Michael; mother to Adrian and mother-in-law to the late Beverley; much-loved nan to Rebecca, and a much-loved sister and aunt. Betty will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral is at Macclesfield Crematorium Chapel on Monday, 6th February at 10am, followed by burial at Macclesfield Cemetery. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Hooley Watson and Buckley, 01625 422 734.
HARLEY (Joan). Peacefully passed away with her loving family by her side on 12th January 2023, Joan, aged 82, of Biddulph. The dearly loved mum of Janet and the late Craig; loving partner of the late Billy; much-loved mother-in-law, nan and great-nan, and a special sister of Dorothy and the late Irene, Ivy and Albert. Joan will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family, step-children, step-grandchildren and many friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Joan at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 9th February at 2.30pm. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas McMillian Hospice in memory of Joan. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
HURST (Alexander Joseph). Passed away peacefully at Astbury Mere Care Home on 7th January 2023, Alex, aged 92, of Congleton. The devoted husband of the late Edith; beloved brother of the late Norman, Irene and Alan; respected brother-in-law of Janet; missed uncle of John, Jane, Paul, Nigel, Robert, Anne and Philip, and great-uncle to many and a trusted friend and colleague. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Congleton, on Wednesday, 8th February at 10am, followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support or The Fire Fighters Charity. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
JONES (Sheila). Passed away peacefully at Hilton House Care Home, Newcastle on 16th January 2023, Sheila, aged 91, of Wheelock. The devoted mum to David, Kay and Michael, and amazing nan and mama. The funeral service is at Christ Church, Wheelock, on Friday, 3rd February at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to NSPCC. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
JONES (Tony). Passed away peacefully at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 16th January 2023, Tony, aged 60, of Sandbach. A much-loved dad to Sandra and Matthew. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Monday, 6th February at noon, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
KIME (Janet Maud). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital, Crewe on 21st January 2023, Janet, aged 89, of Sandbach, formerly Uxbridge. The beloved wife of the late Alan; devoted mum to Vanessa, Georgina, Alison and Fiona, and a wonderful nana and great-nana. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Tuesday, 7th February at 12.30pm, followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
LAZENBY (Roger). Suddenly passed away on 5th January 2023 at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Roger, aged 69, of Biddulph. The devoted husband of the late Shirley; dearly loved dad of Craig, Nicola and Daniel; father-in-law of Karen, Neil and Angela; very special grandad of Bethany, Patrick, Callum, Owen, Megan and Leanna; great-granddad to Oakley, Harper and Willow; a special brother to Lesley, and a loving uncle. Roger will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and many friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Roger is at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th February at 10.40am. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Peter Pan Centre in memory of Roger. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
ROBINSON (Peter John). Passed away suddenly on 3rd January 2023, Peter, aged 63, of Sandbach. A much-loved brother to William and Ivy and brother-in-law to Kathryn; a cherished uncle to Anna-Marie, Steven and Ian, and a great uncle to Hope. The funeral service is on Friday, 3rd February, at Wheelock Congregational Church, Wheelock, Sandbach, at 11.15am followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request please; donations, if desired, to Cancer research UK in Peter’s memory will be gratefully received. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
STANLEY (Doreen). With great sadness, we announce the passing of Doreen Stanley on 10th January, 2023, at the age of 92. Doreen was our dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and auntie, and she will be greatly missed by her loving family and close friends. A funeral service was held at Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium, Cheshire on 25th January. Donations, if desired, can be made to Jigsaw Children’s Hospice, Carlisle (jigsawhospice.org/support-us/fundraise/donate). Enquiries: Graham Tresidder and Son (Crewe and Nantwich Funeral Services), 01270 812 512.
TOMLINSON (Arthur). Peacefully on Sunday, 22nd January 2023, Arthur, aged 92, and late of Congleton. The devoted husband of the late Doreen; much-loved father of David and Elizabeth, and a treasured grandfather and great-grandfather. Arthur’s funeral will be a private family service. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Air Ambulance. Enquiries: Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 509.
