BAYLEY (Ivan Frederick Frank). Born 24th January 1939, in Congleton, passed away peacefully at home in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, on 24th April 2021. The beloved husband of Emmy; proud father of Sarah, and father-in-law of Barry; adored grandfather of Finn and Skye. Ivan was a local businessman and founding member of the Congleton Chamber of Trade who retired to Scotland in 2000. Ivan had a great passion for outdoor sports and the countryside. He will be sadly missed by friends and family. May he rest in peace. There will be a private funeral due to covid-19 restrictions.
BOOTH (Mary). In loving memory of Mary Booth, who left us on 13th April 2021. Love forever from, Russell, Ian, Garry, Terry, Matthew, Jessica, Alissia, Samantha, Michael, Rosa and James. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph.
JOHNSON (John William). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 21st April 2021, Johnny, aged 70 years, of Sandbach. The dearly loved husband of Bunty; precious Dad to Lucy and Sam; wonderful Ma to Connie and Hermione and treasured father-in-law to Neil. The family have requested for a private cremation to take place. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BROWN (Jack Alfred Buchanan). Jack passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 14th April 2021, aged 80. He was the loving partner of Margaret and step-father to Mark. Jack was Jack! He was always his own man, very intelligent and generous, with a keen sense of humour. A warm, caring “gentleman”. He was respected by everyone and will be fondly missed. The funeral will be held privately at Birches Crematorium, Northwich on Friday, 7th May. Donations can be sent in lieu of flowers and will be gifted to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Jason and Abi, Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk.
GIBSON (Pauline). Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Pauline, aged 86 years, who departed this life on 21st April 2021 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy RIP. She was the dearly loved and devoted wife of Russell Gibson of Congleton; a loving and much-respected mum of Jim, Joanne, Julie and the late Paul; dear mother-in-law of Linda and Jason, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Sean, Emma and Jess. Reception into St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Monday, 10th May. Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Congleton on Tuesday, 11th May, prior to interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury. All enquiries to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
HOWARTH (Peter Raymond). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital with his loving family by his side on 21st April 2021, Peter, of Sandbach. The beloved husband of Marlene; dearly-loved father to Maria and Nina, grandfather and great grandfather. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Abersoch RNLI. The funeral service will be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th May at 1pm. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
LOWE (Edith) Peacefully on 19th April 2021, at Clayton Manor Nursing Home, Edith, aged 90 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Thomas Lowe; loving mum of Patricia; dear mother-in-law of the late Gordon; cherished nan of John, Vicky and Gail; treasured great nan of Sasha, Teagan, Aaron and Tyra, and great great nana of Riley and Layla. The funeral service is to take place at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, on Monday, 10th May, prior to interment at Biddulph Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired via the family to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
PROCTOR (Stanley). Peacefully on 15th April 2021, at the Christie Hospital, Stanley, aged 70 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Joan; loving dad of Mark and Robert; dear father-in-law of Elaine and Kaydee; cherished and treasured granddad of Kyle, Hollie, Bradley and Esmae, and a dear brother to Tony. The funeral service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 4th May. Family flowers only; donations if desired via the family to either the Christie or Macmillan Nurses. All enquiries to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
SMITH (Pamela). Peacefully on 18th April 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Pamela Florence, aged 68 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Bob Smith; loving mum of Hannah and Laura; dear mother-in-law of Craig; cherished and treasured nana of Jas, Lexi, Tyler, Bobby, Rueben, George, Harry and Charlie, and a dear sister to Diane. The funeral service is to take place at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, on Friday, 7th May, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired via the family to AMMF. All enquiries to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
