BARBER (Glenys Hazel, née Dixon). Passed away peacefully on 19th February 2023, Hazel, aged 74 years, of Winterley and former proprietor of Ruskin Road Stores, Crewe. The beloved wife of the late Tony; much-loved mum to Lisa and Carl, and cherished Mama of Natasha and Ashley. A private committal is to take place. All enquiries to Williams & Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BARRINGTON WEBB (Barry). Peacefully passed away, with his loving family by his side, at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 14th February 2023, Barry, age 84 years of Biddulph. The beloved husband of Beverley; devoted dad of Martyn and Nicky; father-in-law of Jon; dearly loved granddad of Daniel, Danielle, Tom and Harry, and a special brother of David. Barry will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday, 14th March at 10.40am. Family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Stroke Association. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
DANIEL (Sheila Mary). After a long illness, bravely borne, Sheila passed away on 4th February, aged 84. A beloved wife to the late Reg; treasured mum to James and mother-in-law to Lisa; dearly loved grandma to Alexander and Sebastian; cherished sister to Betty and the late Edna and Arthur, and much loved by Helen, Steve and all the family. Sheila was a highly valued family member and friend who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. A funeral to celebrate the life of Sheila will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 9th March at 3.20pm, and afterwards at The Egerton Arms, Astbury. Family flowers only, please; donations, if preferred, to The Galactosaemia Support Group. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
DAVIES (Frederick Littlemore). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 21st February 2023, Fred aged 90 years, of Sandbach. The devoted husband of June, much-loved dad to Jackie, and loving Grandy of Calum and Shannon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to RNIB. The funeral service to be held at Sandbach Methodist Church on Tuesday 7th March at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
FAIRHURST (Geoffrey). Passed away peacefully at Park House Care Home, Sandbach on Saturday, 11th February 2023, aged 92. The much-loved husband of the late Margaret Fairhurst; loving dad to Stephen and David, and father-in-law to Lynn; adored grandpa to Thomas, Danielle, Sophie, Emma and Jacob, and a devoted great granddad to Finley, Willow, Eric, Jason, Liam, Bobby and Jordan. Geoffrey will be sadly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is at Wheelock Congregational Church, Sandbach, on Monday, 20th March at 11am, followed by interment at Christ Church, Wheelock. All donations are gratefully received to Wheelock Congregational Church. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
HEATHCOTE (Russell, “Russ”). Peacefully on Thursday, 16th February 2023, while at Leighton Hospital, Russ, aged 78 years, of Harriseahead. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Eileen; treasured dad of David; a dearest brother of Marion, and a much-loved uncle, brother-in-law and a dear friend and neighbour to many. Russ will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. A service of celebration will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 15th March at 2.40 pm. 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 Cancer Research UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 3133 Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
HEWITT (Gaynor Cheryl). Peacefully on 15th February 2023, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Gaynor Cheryl, aged 75 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Douglas; loving mum of Andrew and step mum of Jen and Mandy; dear mother-in-law of Emelie and Douglas, and a cherished Gay of Thomas, Katie, Jamie and Alex. The funeral service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 8th March at 1.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the PDSA. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
KIRBY (Barbara). Peacefully on 16th February 2023, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Barbara aged 86 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Joe Kirby; loving mum of Jan, Paul and Nigel; dear mother-in-law of Steve, Michelle and Vesna; cherished Granny B of Chris, Rachel, James, Josh and Hattie, and treasured Great GG of Teddy, Millie and Abigail. The cortege is to leave her son Paul’s home on Thursday, 16th March at 2.15pm for a service at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, at 2.15pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations if desired to NRAS or the Parkinson Society. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
MASSEY (Iris). Iris passed away peacefully on Sunday, 19th February 2023, at home and surrounded by her loving family, aged 84. The cherished wife of Graham; loving mother to Linda and the late Glynn and Dianne, and a much-loved grandma to Gemma and Stephen. Iris will be lovingly remembered for her warm personality and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium, at 10am on Thursday, 9th March. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Iris’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Iris’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Research. A donation box will be available at the service, but 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 297 963. Please direct all enquiries to them. larvinandclegg.co.uk.
MATTHEWS (the Reverend George Charles Wallace). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital, aged 95 years, on 21st February 2023, George, the Vicar of Mossley from 1976 to 1992. A much-loved husband of Pat; dearly loved dad of Iain, Robert, Philip, Clare, and a loving grandad of Natalie and William. The funeral service is at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, Congleton, on Monday, 13th March at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired will go to the Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to Graham Tresidder and Son (Crewe and Nantwich Funeral Services), 01270 812 512.
MELLOR (Geoff). Peacefully on 19th February 2023, at Astbury Mere Care Home, Geoffrey aged 73 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved husband of the late Lynne Mellor, and loving dad of Kimberly. The funeral service and cremation are at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 20th March at 2pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Macmillan Nurses. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
NICKLIN (Betty Yvonne Alice). It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Betty Nicklin, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, at Heliosa Nursing Home on 7th February 2023, aged 89. The funeral service is on Thursday, 9th March at The Birches Crematorium, Lostock Green, at 2pm. If friends would like to attend, please do so, and arrive promptly. The family will be celebrating Betty’s life in line with her wishes at a private family reception. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, in loving memory of Betty to the Alzheimer’s Society or NSPCC. Enquiries: Coop Funeralcare Congleton, 20, West Street, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
PICKERING (Patricia Mary). Of Sandbach, who passed away at Leighton Hospital on 14th February, aged 86. Pat, the dearly beloved wife of the late Geoff; much-loved mum of Brent and Andrea, and treasured grandma of Alice. The funeral is on Tuesday, 14th March at Crewe Crematorium at 12.15pm followed by a service at 1.30pm at Sandbach Methodist Church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if preferred, to Sandbach Methodist Church. Enquiries: Griffiths and Booth, 01270 765 783.
RADCLIFFE (James). Passed away peacefully on 16th February 2023, at Leighton Hospital, James, of Congleton, aged 94 years. The loved and devoted husband of the late Dorothy; greatly missed dad of Gordon and Graham; dear father-in-law of Tricia and Veronica; cherished granddad of Mark, Sophie and Sarah, and treasured great granddad of Ava. James will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all that knew him. The funeral service is to be held at St Michael’s Church, Hulme Walfield, on Friday, 10th March at 10:30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society or Cancer Research UK. Mourners are advised that wearing black is optional. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
