BARBER (Helen “Margaret”, née Pennington). On Thursday, 19th January 2023, passed away peacefully in Mount Pleasant Nursing Home, and of Goostrey and formerly Rostherne, Margaret, aged 101. The dear wife of the late John Barber and the late John Simpson, and a sadly missed mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The funeral service is at St Luke’s Parish Church, Goostrey, on Tuesday, 7th February at 1pm followed by private interment. Family flowers only, please; donations, if wished, for St Luke’s Church and East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Dodgson’s Funeral Service, 25, Manchester Road, Knutsford, 01565 634 251.
BOULTON (Reginald, “Reg”). Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, 19th January 2023 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, with his dearest daughters by his side, Reg, aged 88, of Biddulph. A beloved and devoted husband of the late Phyllis; dearly loved dad of Diane, Jayne and the late Jason, and a much-loved grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and brother-in-law. Reg will be sadly missed but very fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends. The funeral service to celebrate the life of Reg is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 24th February at 1pm prior to interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity (neonatal unit, intensive care) c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
CLARK (Edward Eric). Suddenly at home in Sandbach on Friday, 6th January 2023, Eric, aged 84. The much-loved husband of Annette (nee Smith). Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
COOKSON (Sylvia). At peace on 17th January 2023, in the care of Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton, Sylvia May, aged 86, of Knypersley. The dearly loved and loving wife of John; much-loved mum of Paul and Adrian, and much missed by all her family. The funeral service is on Thursday, 23rd February at Biddulph Methodist Church at 11.15am, prior to cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. By her own request please feel free to wear colour to celebrate her life. No flowers please by request; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton. Enquiries: S Sigley and Sons Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
HALL (Harold). Suddenly on Thursday, 29th December 2022, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Harold, aged 76, of Brown Lees. The devoted husband of Sheila; a much-loved uncle, and a very dear friend to many. Harold will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service and cremation is at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, 17th February at 12.30pm. Will family and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity care of the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
HALL (Patricia, nee Akehurst). Peacefully at Aaron House Care Home, Penicuik, Scotland on 24th January 2023, aged 90. The beloved wife of the late John; mother of Julian, and grandmother to Lucie and Katya. the funeral service is at Congleton United Reformed Church on Wednesday, 8th February at 10.30am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Perennial Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HAMMOND (Philip Arthur). Died unexpectedly but peacefully on 10th January 2023, aged 71, surrounded by his loving family, safe in the arms of his father, George. Adored son of Dorothy; devoted husband of Christine; very much loved dad, granddad, brother, uncle, great-uncle and cousin, and friend to many. Philip will always be remembered for his unreserved strength, resilience and determination, and whose unconditional love will remain with those he cherished always. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 6th February at 10am, followed by interment at the churchyard. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the church. Enquiries: C McGough and Sons, 79, Roundwell Street, Tunstall, 01782 834 300.
HAYES (Barbara Alice). Barbara passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, 15th January 2023 at home, aged 92. The cherished wife of the late John; loving mother to Malcolm, Patrick and Susan; much loved mother-in-law to Marisol and Graham; cherished grandma to Luke, George, the late Alice, Karen, Martha, Leah and Erik. Barbara will be lovingly remembered for her generosity, words of wisdom, strength of character and her unassuming nature. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral service is at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at noon on Friday, 17th February. Will friends accept this as an intimation to join us in celebrating Barbara’s life. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Barbara’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations are made to RNLI or Macmillan nurses. 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 297 963. Please direct all enquiries to them.
HOUGH (Sheila). Peacefully on 19th January 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Sheila, aged 89, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Norman Raymond “Ray” Hough; loving mum of Nigel, Adrian and Lisa; dear mother-in-law of Mike; cherished grandma of Cherise, Callan, Tyler and Aston, and a treasured great-grandma of Nia, Willow and Alfie. The cortege leaves her home at 1.25pm on Wednesday, 22nd February for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
KNIGHT (Pearl). Peacefully passed away with her loving family by her side at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 8th January 2023, Pearl, aged 96, of Mow Cop. The devoted wife of the late Douglas; dearly loved mum to the late David; much-loved nana of Tracy and Stephanie, and a special great-nana, sister and friend to many. Pearl will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Pearl is at St Thomas’s Church, Mow Cop, on Thursday, 16th February at noon, followed by committal at Bradwell Crematorium. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dogs Trust in memory of Pearl. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
LEESE (John). Peacefully on 25th January 2022 at Adlington Manor Care Home, John, aged 83, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Kathleen Lees; loving dad of Andrew; dear father-in-law of Julie, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Ella. A service and cremation will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 24th February at 10.45am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
LOWE (Clement Bernard). Passed away peacefully at home on 17th January 2023, Bernard, aged 76, of Smallwood. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Christine; loving dad to Julie, Helen and the late Michael; cherished and treasured granddad of Matthew, Daniel, Joshua, Thomas, Mia and William, and a dear brother of Stephen. The funeral service is at St John’s Church, Smallwood, on Wednesday, 8th February at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Motor Neurone Disease Association and St John’s Church, Smallwood. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
OGLEY (Graham Kevin). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 18th January 2023, aged 73. The adored husband of the late Julia, Graham was much loved and will be missed by all who knew him. The funeral service is at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, on Tuesday, 21st February at 2pm. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
SCHOFIELD (Peter James). Peacefully on 3rd January 2023 at home, Peter James, aged 71, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Andrea; loving dad of Lucy and Shari; cherished and treasured granddad of Alana Jade and Isabella; dear twin brother of John; son-in-law of Lee and Thelma; brother-in-law of Joanne, Tom and Anthea, and uncle of Jacqui, John and Sam. The cortege leaves his home at 1.25pm on Monday, 6th February for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation or the Stroke Association. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SYSON (Jean Marie). Passed away peacefully at home on 24th January 2023, Jean, aged 93, of Eaton. The wife of the late Les; mum to David and Michael; grandma of Sarah, Daniel and Andrew, and a great-grandma. The funeral service is at Christ Church, Eaton, on Wednesday, 15th February at 11.15am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to New Life Church or East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
WHITBY (Jean). Peacefully passed away at Corbrook Park Nursing Home, Audlem, Jean Whitby, formerly of Sandbach Heath. The beloved mother of Blay and Isabelle, and much-loved granny of Blay, Emily and Ross. The funeral is at St John the Evangelist, Church Lane, Sandbach Heath, on Friday, 10th February at 11am. Family flowers only; donations will be given to Bransby Horses Rescue and Welfare. Enquiries: Graham Tresidder and Son (Crewe and Nantwich Funeral Services) 01270 812 512.
WILSON (Alexander, “Sandy”). Peacefully on 19th January 2023 at home., Alexander “Sandy”, aged 80, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Fay; loving dad of Alex and Sally; dear father-in-law of Bianca and Neil, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Lucy, Amy and Xander. The cortege leaves his home at 12.40pm on Monday, 20th February for committal at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm, prior to a memorial service at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 2.15pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium or church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK or Hospice at Home. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
WINKLE (Vera). Peacefully on 18th January 2023 at home, Vera, aged 99, of Kermincham. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Donald Winkle; loving mum of Jacqueline and the late Clive; dear mother-in-law of Michael and Christine, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Siv, Timo, Jonathan and Daniel. The cortege leaves her home at 10.35am on Thursday, 9th February for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at 11am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
WORSNOP (Robert Windsor, “Bob”). Peacefully on 21st January 2023 at Park Lane Care home, Congleton, Bob, aged 95. The dearly loved husband of the late Audrey; much-loved dad of Paul and the late Judith; very dear step-father of Jenny, Anne and the late Richard, and a cherished granddad and great-granddad. He bequeathed his body to Sheffield University for medical research. A thanksgiving service will take place at Trinity Methodist Church, Wagg Street, Congleton, on Tuesday, 7th February at noon. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. No flowers; donations, if desired, to The Christie. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
