BARBER (Terence) Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 14th March 2024, Terry, aged 83 years, of Wistaston, and former licensee of The Grapes, Congleton. A dearly loved partner to Ann; much-loved dad to Rachel and John, and a loving step-dad, granddad and step-granddad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to HASAG Asbestos Disease Support and the Royal British Legion. The funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Monday, 15th April at 11.30am. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach 01270 750 852.
O’DONOGHUE (Michael). Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Michael, aged 82 years, who departed this life on 17th March 2024 at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy RIP. A loving dad of Karl, Shelley, Darren and Petra; dear father-in-law of Christine, Darren and Caroline; cherished and treasured granddad and great grandad; dear brother of Patrick, and brother-in-law of Doris. The cortege is to leave his home on Tuesday, 9th April at 10.40am for a service at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Congleton, at 11am, prior to interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the University Hospital of North Midlands Charity, uhnmcharity.org.uk. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and 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
BROWN (David) Peacefully on 13th March 2024, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, David, aged 77 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved partner of Deborah; loving dad of Rachel, Natasha and Daniele, and a dear brother and brother-in-law. The cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 8th April at 10.25am for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at 11am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Parkinson’s Society. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk
DAVIES (Dereen). Dereen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 5th March 2024, at home. The cherished wife of James; loving mother to Jason and Samantha; mother-in-law to Maria, and a much-loved Nana D to Alexis, Tom and Luke. Dereen will be lovingly remembered for her kind and friendly nature and love of shopping, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 11am on Wednesday, 3rd April. Following the service, Dereen will be interred with her late daughter Samantha within Astbury Cemetery. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Dereen’s life. Following the service, friends are warmly invited to join Dereen’s family at the Egerton Arms for refreshments. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Dereen’s memory. Family flowers only. 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.
MANNING (James Christopher). Peacefully on Thursday, 7th March 2024, while in the loving care of the staff at Davlyn House Care Home, James, aged 69 years of Biddulph. A beloved and cherished son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle who was much loved by all who knew him. He touched the lives of many. A service of thanksgiving and celebration will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 29th April at 11.20am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request; donations preferred and gratefully received 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.
ARMSTRONG (Alan Thornton, “Big Al”). Peacefully on Tuesday, 19th March, while at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Alan, aged 86 years of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved husband of Ann; treasured dad of Alan and Christine; a dearest father-in-law to Sandra and Tim; cherished and adored granddad of Mark, Matthew, Richard, Jacob, Zachary and Freja; great-granddad of Ashton and Harrison; a dear brother of Nancy and the late Norman, and a much-loved uncle and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Alan will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 11th April at 10.40 am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to University Hospitals of North Midlands ward 128 c/o the funeral director. The funeral arrangements are entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
SARGEANT (Gilbert Reginald, “Gil”). Passed away peacefully on 16th March 2024 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Gil, aged 92, of Knypersley. The missed and devoted husband of Joan; much-loved dad of Jane, Helen and David; cherished granddad of Jack, Amy, Becky and Nicky; treasured great-granddad of Maya, Jacob, Theo and Millie, and a very dear brother of John and the late Jean. Gil will be sadly missed by all who knew him and fondly remembered. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
