Agency by William Gibson 
COPE (Martin William “Mart”). Peacefully on Thursday, 12th October 2023 while at Scotia Heights Care Home. Mart, aged 64, of Burslem and formerly of Biddulph. A treasured and beloved son of the late Norman and Annie Cope, dearest brother of Michelle and David, loving brother-in-law to Alan and Julie, a much-loved uncle of Abbie, Kimberley and Matty, a dear nephew and cousin, who is sadly missed and loved by many. A service of thanksgiving will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph on Tuesday, 7th November at 11am, prior to interment into the churchyard. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes, by request; cash donations preferred and gratefully received to Scotia Heights Care Home Comfort Fund c/o the funeral director. No mourning attire, by request, bright colours are encouraged. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379191.
DONG TIEU (Vien “Vinny”) of KP Auto, of Congleton. Peacefully passed away in hospital on Sunday, 24th September 2023, during the early hours of the morning. He was aged 78, from Congleton. Much loved husband of Mrs Kim-Phuong Nguyen and also father of three, Vien-Linh Tieu, My-Linh Tieu, and Bao-Linh Tieu. The funeral will be held at the Birches Crematorium on Friday, 3rd November 2023 at 3pm. Flowers are welcome; donations, if desired, in loving memory of Vien Dong Tieu will be gratefully received for Cancer Research and/or Dogs Trust. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270290.
DUCKWORTH (Frances). Peacefully at home on 17th October 2023, with her loved ones around her, at the amazing age of 108. She was the dear wife of the late Alfred Duckworth, and the most wonderful, loved and devoted Mum, and a very special Nan who was adored, loved, and respected. To have been in her life was the most precious gift, to be treasured forever. A private graveside service and burial are to take place on a date and time to be arranged. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
HARRIS (John). Peacefully, at home on Saturday, 7th October, 2023, aged 89. Devoted husband of Iris, treasured brother of Mary and Eira. Much loved uncle to Josephine and Sian. Funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Swettenham, on Friday, 10th November at 11am. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to Guide Dogs For The Blind Association or RNIB. All donations and enquiries to Albert R Slack Funeral Directors, 84, South Oak Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 6AT, 01625 525063. cheshirefunerals.co.uk. Please note: the church for the funeral service is St Peter’s Church at Swettenham and not Congleton as was incorrectly printed last week. Sincere apologies to the family – Editor.
HARROP. Peacefully on 9th October 2023 at East Cheshire Hospice. Anthony “Tony” Harold, aged 78, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late June Harrop. Dad of Suzanne, step-dad of Philip, and granddad, much-loved son of Alice and the late Harold, dear brother of Pat, Gwen, Pauline, John and the late Veronica and brother-in-law of Michael, John, Maggie and the late Barry. Cortege is to leave his mum’s home on Friday, 10th November at 10.35am for service at St John’s Church, Congleton at 10.45am, prior to interment at Macclesfield 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 or Dementia UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
HUGHES (Robert “Bob”). Robert passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday, 13th October 2023 at home, aged 79. The loving father to Daniel, much loved father-in-law to Samantha, much-loved granddad of Bradley and Betsy, cherished brother to Phyllis and Janet and the late Michael and Sheila. Robert will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour and warm personality and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at St Peter’s Church, Congleton at 12.30pm on Wednesday, 8th November, followed by a private committal. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Robert’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Robert’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and the NSPCC. A donation box will be available at the service. However, 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.
PARDOE (Darren). Passed away at home on 17th October 2023. Darren, aged 54, of Chester, and formerly of Sandbach. Devoted son of Val and the late Tom, much loved brother to Brian, loving uncle and friend. Funeral service and committal to take place at Sandbach Cemetery on Friday, 3rd November at 11am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to MIND. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
WRIGHT (Sylvia, nee Cook). Passed away unexpectedly at home on 11th October 2023. Sylvia, aged 84. Beloved wife of Norman, dearly loved mum of Stephanie. A much-loved grandma of Aimee and Beth. The loving sister of Doris and the youngest daughter of the late Clement and Eva May Cook. Funeral service and cremation at Crewe Crematorium on Friday, 10th November at 1pm. Family flowers only, please; but, if desired, donations will be given to the Dogs Trust. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder and Son (Crewe and Nantwich Funeral Services) 01270 812512.
