BASKERVILLE (Freda). Passed away peacefully at home on 17th February 2025, Freda, aged 88, of Lower Withington. The devoted wife of Allen; loving mum to Clare and son-in-law Craig, and much-loved nan to Georgia and Aidan. The funeral service is to be held at St James and St Paul’s Church, Marton, on Monday, 3rd March at 12.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Specialist Palliative Care, Hope House, Macclesfield District General Hospital and St James’ and St Paul’s Church Marton. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
BENNETT (Sheila). At rest on 12th February 2025, at home, Sheila, aged 80, of Congleton. The dearly loved mum of Paul and Georgina; loving mother-in-law of Amanda; cherished gran of George, Hannah, Lydia, Sam and Lily, and a treasured great-gran of Darcie, Nancy and Poppy. The cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 11th March at 10.35am for a service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 10.45am, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Rossendale Trust. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BISHOP (Gillian Anne). Gillian Anne, of Alsager. Peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, 10th February. A dearly beloved wife of the late Eric Bishop; much-loved mother of Simon and Andrew, and loved grandmother. The service will take place at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday, 6th March at 12.15pm. Family Flowers only; donations, if desired, to RSPCA. All enquiries to Griffiths and Booth Funeral Service, Sandbach, 01270 765 783.
BRITTAIN (Geoffrey Edward). Peacefully on 14th February 2025, Geoffrey Edward, aged 96, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Dilys; loving dad of Robert; dear father-in-law of Susan; cherished granddad of Guy and Nina, and a cherished and treasured great-granddad of Jenson, Georgette and Jago. The cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 10th March at 10.45am for a service at St Stephen’s Church at 11am, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Royal Marines Charity. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BURTON (Margaret). Passed away peacefully on Monday, 17th February 2025 in the care of Priesty Fields Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family, aged 92. The cherished wife of the late Alex Burton, she was a wonderful mother, grandma, and great-grandma. Margaret will be remembered for her warmth and kindness. Her love of family, her joy for life and her faith in people. She was at the heart of every family gathering and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Congleton United Reformed Church, at 1pm on Thursday, 20th March. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Margaret’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Margaret’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Society. 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 297 963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.
KEY (Jack). Passed away peacefully at East Cheshire Hospice on 13th February 2025, Jack, aged 91, of Mossley, and formerly Smallwood. The devoted husband of Mollie; much-loved dad to Sandra and the late Gillian, and special granddad to Tom and Joshua. The funeral service is to be held at St John’s Church, Smallwood, on Thursday, 6th March at 11am, followed by interment at Smallwood Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice and Dementia UK. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
SELWOOD (Yvonne Josephine, née Hooley). Passed away peacefully at St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice on 9th February, Yvonne Josephine Selwood, aged 71. A devoted wife to Roger; a much-loved mum to Guy and Andy; a treasured nana, and a dear friend to many. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service is to take place on Wednesday, 5th March at 10am at Crewe Crematorium. Donations in memory of Yvonne will be gratefully received for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. For all enquiries, please contact Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street, Crewe, 01270 584 329.
SPRY (Jackie). Peacefully passed on 12th February 2025 with her loving family by her side, Jackie, aged 78, of Gillow Heath. The dearly loved wife of the late William Spry; devoted mum of Thomas and Elisabeth; much-loved sister of Madeleine and Pauline, and special friend to many. Jackie will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her loving family and friends. The funeral is to take place on Tuesday, 4th March at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only, please; donations appreciated for Help Musicians. All Enquiries to: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
YATES (Nancy Alberta, nee Armitt). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Monday, 3rd February 2025, Nancy, originally born in Biddulph and then of Congleton, aged 102. The devoted wife of the late Abel and loved mum of the late Robert. Nancy will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family, friends and neighbours. She will also be fondly remembered by all the care staff at Clayton Manor Care Home, where she spent her latter years. The funeral service will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 14th March at 1.15pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
