BAILEY (Marion Perry). Died peacefully at Royal Stoke University Hospital, on 17th May 2021. Marion, the dearly loved wife of the late Harold Lloyd; much loved mother of Dianne, Patricia, and Alison; dear father-in-law of Howard, John and Andrew; cherished grandma of Simon, Matthew, Jonathan, Katie and Thomas, and the much loved sister of Margaret and the late David. Marion will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Marion. Due to the present pandemic, regulations attendance at the church will be limited. Family flowers only; donations if desired to St John’s Church, Knypersley, in memory of Marion. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BARKER (Frances Emily). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 21st May 2021, Frances, aged 93 years, of Sandbach. The loving wife of the late Harry; devoted mum to John and the late Hilary, and much loved grandma. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Action for Children, Multiple Sclerosis Society, RNLI and The Donkey Sanctuary. A service of thanksgiving for the life of Frances will take place at Wheelock Methodist Church on Monday, 7th June at 11.30am, following a private committal. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
CARTER (Bertha, Jane). Peacefully at home on Saturday, 22nd May 2021, Betty, aged 91 years, of Sandbach. The dearly beloved wife of the late Tony; much loved mum of Jane, John and Chris, and daughter-in-law Debbie and son-in-law Andrew; treasured grandma of Katie, Amanda, Ben, Laura, Neil, Sam and Jack, and great grandma to Jessica, Clara, Joshua, Harry, Poppy and Archie. The funeral is to take place on Thursday, 10th June. If you wish to pay your respects, please stand on School Lane, nearest Peartree Close, 10am. Family flowers only; donations to Royal British Legion and Lions Youth Brass. Enquiries: Griffiths and Booth, Sandbach, 01270 765 783.
DALE (Jean). Passed away peacefully at The Laurels Residential Home on Friday 21st May 2021, Jean, of Congleton, aged 89 years. The loving and devoted wife to the late Len; dear sister to the late Bill and Jack; and cherished aunt to Paul, Diana, June, Helen, Jeanette, Theresa, David, Patrick, Karl and Alison. A treasured great-aunt and friend, she will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
DAVENPORT (Kate). Peacefully at home on Friday, 14th May 2021, with her loving daughters by her side, Kate, aged 83 years, and late of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late John; loving mum of Helen and Rachael, and a treasured sister to Gwen. Kate will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. Flowers are welcome and donations, if desired, are to St Mary’s Church, Astbury. The funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Tuesday, 8th June at 2pm. For further information, please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Services 7, Moody Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
FINLOW (Michael Lewis). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 19th May 2021, Mike, aged 91 years, of Sandbach. The beloved husband of Bridget; loving dad to Roland and Vanessa, granddad and great granddad. The former owner of Prings Wireworks, and partner at Blackfriars Financial Advisors. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. The funeral service is to be held at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Wednesday, 2nd June at 11am, followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
HILLMAN (Brian). Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, 12th May 2021 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Brian, of Congleton, and formerly of Macclesfield, aged 94 years. The loved and devoted husband of Betty; cherished dad of Andrew and Julie, and treasured granddad of Brittany. Brian will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all that knew him. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation or Diabetes UK. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
SELLARS (Barrie). Suddenly passed away on 17th May 2021, at his home, Barrie, aged 78 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Linda, and a loving father and grandfather. The service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd June. Family flowers only; donations if desired via the family to Christie or Macmillan Cancer Support. All enquiries to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
SPOONER (Brenda). Passed away peacefully at home on 22nd May 2021, with her family by her side. Brenda was the loving wife to the late Gerald Spooner; much loved mother of Angela and Julie and the late John and Stephen; granny to Samuel, and a great friend to many. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, 9th June at Wheelock Heath Baptist Church. Kind donations to Haslington Red Cross. All enquiries to Oxley’s Funeral Services, 01270 214 009.
STANIER (Graham). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 19th May 2021, Graham, aged 70 years of Hassall Green. The beloved husband of Kingkan and dearly loved brother of Ken. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Philip’s Church, Hassall Green. The funeral service is to be held at St Philip’s Church, Hassall Green, on Thursday, 3rd June at noon, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
WILLIAMS (Jeannetta). Peacefully passed away on 17th May 2021, Jeannetta, aged 89 years, of Biddulph. The dearly loved wife of Reginald; much loved mum of Paul; very dear mother-in-law of Clare, and a devoted grandma of Richard and Michael. Jeannetta will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Jeanetta. Due to the present pandemic regulations, attendance at the crematorium will be limited. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Versus Arthritis in memory of Jeannetta. All Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WILSHAW (Arnold, “Arnie”). Peacefully passed away at his home address, on 13th May 2021, with his loving family by his side, Arnie, aged 81 years, of Biddulph. The dearly loved husband of the late Barbara; much loved dad of Angela and Stephen; very dear granddad of Jodie, Kelly, Lee, Amy, and Jay Jay, and a special great granddad and friend to many. Arnie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Arnie. Due to the present pandemic regulations attendance at the church will be limited. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Douglas Macmillan in memory of Arnie. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
