BRACEGIRDLE (Doris Edna). Passed away peacefully at home on 24th June 2024, Doris, aged 94, of Smallwood. The beloved wife of the late Charles; much-loved mum to Michael; mother-in-law to Dianne, and a special grandmother and great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving is to be held at St John’s Church, Smallwood, on Monday, 8th July at noon, following a private family committal. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St John’s Church, Smallwood. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
GOODE (Andrew John). Andrew passed away unexpectedly on Monday, 3rd June 2024, aged 55. The beloved husband of Louise; devoted daddy to Millie and Kitty; dog dad to Luna; a cherished brother, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and son-in-law, and a very special friend to many. Andrew will be lovingly remembered for his wicked sense of humour, helpful demeanour and unassuming nature, and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at All Saints’ Church, Siddington, at 11am on Tuesday, 9th July. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Andrew’s life. The family are immensely grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards sent in Andrew’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital or Visyon for the invaluable support it has provided for the family. 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.
MURPHY (Maureen Maud, “Mo”). At rest on Monday, 17th June 2024 at Davlyn House Nursing Home, Maureen, aged 80, of Brindley Ford, formerly of Grangefields, Biddulph. The devoted and beloved wife of the late Brian; loving mum of Glyn and Christopher; treasured nan of Sarah; dearest sister of Suzanne; a much-loved aunt of Jason and Vicky; great-aunt of Bonnie, Vinnie and Lucie, and a very dear friend and neighbour to many. Maureen will be deeply missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Tuesday, 2nd July at 2pm prior to interment at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Floral tributes welcome or if desired, donations to Davlyn House Comfort Fund 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.
POOLE (Gordon). Suddenly on 6th June 2024 at his home, Gordon, aged 76, of Gillow Heath. The loving brother of Hilda and brother-in-law of Stuart. The cortege is to leave his home on Tuesday, 2nd July at 10.50am for a service and interment at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 11am. 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 Congleton Oxfam. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk
SHALLCROSS (John). Peacefully passed at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 11th June 2024, with his loving niece Sharon by his side, John, aged 79, of Biddulph. The devoted son of the late Harry and Jenny; dearly loved brother of Edith, and the late Maurice, Ken, Brian and June; a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle, and a special friend to many. John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of John at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 3rd July at 2pm. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Christie’s Charity in memory of John. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
SHORE (June). Peacefully on 12th June 2024 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, June, aged 83, of Biddulph. The dearly loved and devoted wife of 60 years to Roy; loving mum of John; dear mother-in-law of Mags; cherished nana of Christopher and Jake; treasured great-nana of Eva and Emmie, and a dear sister and sister-in-law. The cortege is to leave her son’s home on Tuesday, 9th July at 11.40am for service at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at noon, prior to interment at Woodhouse Lane Burial Ground. 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 Cancer Research UK or North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
