COPPENHALL (Jean). Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on 20th February 2024, Jean, aged 91, of Sandbach. The beloved wife of Derrick; devoted mum to Timothy and Susan, and a much-loved nanna and great-nanna. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Monday, 4th March at 11am, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
MOUNTAIN (Laura). Laura passed away peacefully on Saturday, 10th February 2024 at Astbury Mere Care Home surrounded by her loving family, aged 84. She was the cherished wife of the late Dennis; loving mum to Julie and Jane; much-loved grandma of Becky, Lance, Kelly, Nikki and Charlie, and great-grandmother to Ryan, Ellie, Alex, Thomas, Lara and Matilda. Laura will be dearly missed by her family. She was well known around Congleton from working in Stuart’s shop. The funeral will be held at Hill Top Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, at 11am on Friday, 8th March. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Laura’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Laura’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to the Stroke Association. A donation box will be available at the service. However, donations can be sent via the funeral director. 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.
NICHOLSON (Imogene Mary, “Jean”). On Saturday, 17th February 2024, Jean died peacefully in the presence of her dearest family while at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Jean was 89 years old and resided in Biddulph. She was the dearly beloved and devoted wife of the late George Nicholson; a treasured mum of Peter, Beverley and Sherron, and a cherished nan, great-nan and a good friend and dear neighbour to many. Jean will be sadly missed but affectionally remembered by all her loving family and many friends. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will take place at the Life Stream Church, Knypersley, on Tuesday, 12th March at noon prior to interment into St Lawrence’s Churchyard. 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 Life Stream Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379191.
PRINCE (Janet Anne). Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 15th February 2024 at Leighton Hospital, Janet, aged 91, of Longdown Road. She will be greatly missed by her loving daughter Rebecca, her son-in-law Jonathan and her cherished grandsons James and Lewis. Janet will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and all who knew her. The funeral service will be held at The Birches Crematorium on Friday, 8th March at 11am. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Northwich Hedgehog Rescue or Dementia UK. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
SKERRATT (Eileen). We are sad to announce that Eileen Skerratt (née Corbishley) died peacefully on 14th February 2024 at Clayton Manor Care Home, aged 101. Eileen was the dearly loved wife of the late Frank Skerratt, and the loving mum of their sons Peter, Stephen and Michael. A brief committal service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am on Friday, 15th March, followed by a service of thanksgiving for Eileen’s life at 12.15pm at Wellspring Methodist Church, Congleton. Refreshments will be available at the church afterwards. Will relatives please note that this is the only formal invitation to the funeral. family flowers only; donations, if desired, in memory of Eileen will be shared between Wellspring Methodist Church and the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
STRINGER (Graham). Graham passed away suddenly on Wednesday, 14th February 2024 at home, aged 85. The cherished husband of the late Hilda; dad to Garry and Melanie; father-in-law to Joanne and Andrew; granddad of Abby, Lorna and Chelsea, and great-granddad to Esme, Poppy, Arthur and Bobby. Graham will be remembered for his strength of character and resilience, and his joy of painting and gardening and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium, at 2.45pm on Thursday, 29th February. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Graham’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Graham’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to East Cheshire Hospice. 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.
TUNNEY (Jean). Passed away on Saturday, 17th February 2024, aged 81. Much-loved mum of Tracey, Julie and their partners; adored nana to Ricky, Siannie, Ryan, Carla and “little nana” to great-grandchildren Lewis, Cameron, Riley and Mason. Jean will be truly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Wednesday, 13th March at 1pm. All donations gratefully received in loving memory of Jean for North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries to: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
WILLIAMS (Bob). Peacefully at rest on 15th February 2024 while in the loving care of his family at Royal Stoke University Hospital, David Robert, of Biddulph, aged 69. The dearly beloved husband of Kathleen; devoted dad to Angela; a dearest father-in-law to Keith; a loving and much-loved granddad to Danielle and Cory, and a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many who will be truly missed. The funeral service and cremation are to be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 7th March at 12.40pm. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request; donations preferred to Help for Heroes. Donations and enquiries: C McGough and Sons, 79, Roundwell Street, Tunstall, 01782 834 300.
