ASH (Harold Edward “Monty”). Peacefully on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 in RSUH. Monty, aged 77, of Betley. Dearly loved husband of the late Gill, adored dad of Mark, Lyndon, Thomas, Claire and Kenny, treasured father-in-law, granddad, and great-granddad. Monty will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Crewe Crematorium on Friday, 7th June at 12.15pm. Family flowers only; donations in lieu will go to Alzheimer’s Society. Please meet at the crematorium. All enquiries to: Conrad Mottram, CW Mottram Funeral Services, Audley, Stoke on Trent, ST7 8JB, 01782 720057.
AXSON (Joan). Joan passed away peacefully, at home, with her family at her side, on Tuesday, 21st May 2024, aged 90. The cherished wife of the late Peter, loving mother to Ruth and John, much loved Granma to Dan, Lois and Ben, and Great-Granma to Harvey, Artie, Murphy and Jesse. Joan will be lovingly remembered for her warm, friendly smile, her unassuming nature, her love of gardening and art. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The service, which will be a celebration of life, will be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 11.45am on Thursday, 6th June. Bright colours of dress are encouraged. Will friends and relatives please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Joan’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Joan’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Biddulph in Bloom and East Cheshire Hospice (Hospice at Home). 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.
FARRALL (Peter). Peacefully at rest on 15th May 2024 at The Chimes, Penkhull. Peter, aged 79, formerly of Congleton. A much loved husband of Janet, a loving dad of Cathy and Lee, also a dear father-in-law, granddad, great-granddad and brother. Peter will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th June at 11.20am. Will all relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request; donations preferred to Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to: Mr Ben Simpson, Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors, 317, Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 7NR, 01782 616034.
JEPSON (Susanne Elizabeth). Sue passed away peacefully on Thursday, 16th May at Macclesfield District General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, aged 74. The much-loved mum to Sarah, Kate and Daniel, cherished grandma to Abi, Olivia and Keira and beloved sister to James and Hillary. Sue’s celebration of life will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 2.30pm on Thursday, 13th June. Will family and friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Sue’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Sue’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Research UK. 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.
LESTER (Jean, nee Hancock). Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly but peacefully at Priesty Fields Care Home in Congleton on Tuesday, 30th April 2024. Jean, aged 85, of Congleton. Jean will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral service will take place at St James the Great Church, Congleton at noon on Wednesday, 12th June followed by the committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, will be gratefully received for the RSPCA. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, CW12 4ER, 01260 270290.
