BAKER (Muriel Joyce). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 17th December 2022, Joyce, aged 84, of Elworth. The beloved wife of Horace. The funeral service us at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Friday, 13th January at 11am, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Peter’s Church, Elworth. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
CHATTERTON (John Percy). Peacefully on 16th December 2022, at Astbury Mere Care Home, John Percy, aged 87, of Congleton. The dearly loved husband of Margaret; loving dad of Andrew; dear father-in-law of Charlotte; treasured granddad of Holly, James, Amelia, Georgina, Benjamin, Samson and Eleanor, and much-loved uncle of Mark, Michelle and Susan. The service and burial are at St Bertoline’s Church, Barthomley, on Tuesday, 3rd January at 2.30pm. Will all friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request but if desired a donation may be made to St Bertoline’s Church. Enquiries and any donations: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of Alsager and Kidsgrove, 01270 882 097 or 01782 775 333.
COPELAND (Marjory). Passed away peacefully on 13th December 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Marjory, of Congleton, aged 91. The devoted wife of the late John; loved mum of Michael, Paul and Delphine; dear mother-in-law of Sue and Liz, and cherished nan and great-nan. The funeral service is at 10.30am on Friday, 13th January at St Mary’s Church, Astbury. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the residents’ comforts fund at the Laurels Care Home. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
CRADLETON (Leslie). Peacefully at Royal Stoke University Hospital on Thursday, 1st December, Leslie, 87, of Biddulph, and formerly of Elworth. The dearly beloved husband of the late Hazel, and dearly loved and treasured by all his family. The funeral service is on Thursday, 5th January at Bradwell Crematorium at 3.20pm. Family flowers only, please; donations, if preferred, to The Christie Hospital and Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Griffiths and Booth, 01270 765 783.
EVANS (Edward Arnold). Passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 11th December 2022, Ed, aged 76, of Elworth. A former teacher at Elworth CoE Primary School. The much-loved husband of Linda; loving dad to Richard; devoted granddad of Francesca, and brother to Paul, Susan and Mary. The funeral service is at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Friday, 6th January at 11am, followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
FORSTER (Patricia Mary, nee Boland, “Pat”). On 16th December 2022, peacefully in hospital, Pat, aged 76. The dearly loved wife of Neil Forster, and a much-loved sister and loving aunt. The funeral arrangements are to follow. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
GILL (Geoffrey). Passed away peacefully at Scowcroft House Nursing Home, Allostock, on 21st December 2022, Geoff, aged 89, of Brereton. The much-loved husband of Maureen; devoted dad to Judith, Martin and Catherine, and a treasured granddad and great-granddad. The funeral service is at St Oswald’s Church, Brereton, on Thursday, 12th January at noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK or Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
HARTSTONE (June). Passed away peacefully at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 15th December 2022, June, aged 86, of Sandbach. The beloved wife of the late John; much-loved mum to Keren and Mark, and cherished gran to Nathan and Theo. The funeral service is at the Birches Crematorium on Tuesday, 3rd January at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People or Stroke Association. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
JONES (Lena). Passed away peacefully at home on 20th December 2022, Lena, aged 95, of Fields Farm, Betchton. The devoted wife of the late Thomas; dearly loved mum to Brian and Kath, and a loving nana and great-nana. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Wednesday, 11th January at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Sandbach Talking Newspaper. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
LEA (George William). Passed away peacefully at East Cheshire Hospice on 15th December 2022, George, aged 93, of Foxwood Farm, Over Peover. The beloved husband of Kath; much-loved dad to Stephen, Janet, Chris and Peter, and a loving granddad and great-granddad. A service of thanksgiving will be held at Lower Withington Methodist Church on Thursday, 5th January at 11am, following a private family committal. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Lower Withington Methodist Church and East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
SUTTON (Doreen). Peacefully on Saturday, 10th December 2022, at Rock Cottage Nursing Home, Doreen, aged 86, of Brown Edge and formerly of Biddulph. A devoted and beloved sister of John; dearest sister-in-law to Viven; a much-loved aunt of Andrew and Nicola, and a good friend to many. Doreen will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family. The funeral service is at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 9th January at noon. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation; would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No flowers by request, donations preferred and gratefully received for Alzheimer’s Society 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.
