BUTTERWORTH (Patricia, “Pat”). Passed away peacefully at home on 28th October 2023, aged 72 years. The devoted and much-loved wife of Eric; dear mum of Paul and Jenny; much-loved grandparent to Michael, Stanley, Kirstie, Bekki, Lindsey, Kyla and Craig, and great-grandparent to Alfie, Oscar, Lola and Ralph, Bobby, Lily, Eli and Ollie. The funeral will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 8th December at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please; donations if desired in loving memory of Pat to the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquires to Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
HACKNEY (Frank). At rest on Saturday, 18th November 2023, while in the care of the staff at Lawton Manor Care Home, Frank, aged 95 years, of Brown Lees. The beloved and devoted husband of the late Enid; loving dad of Ruth, Sylvia and Keith; a dear father-in-law; treasured granddad and loving great-granddad, and dearest brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Frank will be deeply missed but affectionally remembered by all his loving family and friends. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 11th December at noon. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation; would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Doulgas Macmillan Hospice C/o the funeral director. No Mourning attire by request, casual dress is encouraged.
HALLATT (Antony, “Tony”). Tony passed away quietly on Saturday, 11th November 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, aged 69. The loving dad to Sarah, Tim and Jon, and much-loved granddad of Leo, Jamie, Harley, Natalie and Oliver. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 3pm on Monday, 11th December. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Tony’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Tony’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Ruby’s Fund. 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 297 963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.
JONES (nee Trigg). Suddenly on 18th November 2023, at home, Dawn Cicely, aged 90 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Frank Jones; loving mum of Linda; dear mother-in-law of Paul, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Thomas. The cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 5th December at 12.45am for a service at Christ Church, Eaton, at 1pm, prior to interment at St Michael’s Churchyard, Hulme Walfield. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Flowers preferred or donations if desired to All Saints Luncheon Club. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
KARNON (Julia). Peacefully on 21st November 2023, at home, Julia aged 83 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Ittamar “Ike” Karnon; loving mum of Jon and Ruth; dear mother-in-law of Julie and Shane; and cherished and treasured grandma and mama of Ben, Chloe, Lucy, Sammy and Callum. The cortege is to leave her home on Thursday, 14th December at 10.55am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Maddyss. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
MELLOR (William, “Bill”). Passed peacefully away on Saturday, 18th November at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, Bill, of Congleton, aged 90 years. The loved and devoted husband of the late Rita; dear partner of the late Doreen; much-loved dad of Louise and Guy; treasured father-in-law of Sharon; cherished granddad of Robert, Ben, Thomas, Kate, Vicky and Harry, and great-granddad of Sophie. The funeral service will take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Friday, 8th December at 2.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Old Saw Mill Congleton. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
MOORES (Harold). At rest on 7th November 2023, at Bentley Manor Care Home, Crewe, Harold, aged 80 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved dad of Andrea and Gary; dear father-in-law of Graham; cherished granddad of Jason, Nikki, Adam, Lucy, Ben, Jessica; treasured great-granddad of Iyla Rose, Finley, Charlotte, Lily Mae and Oscar; dear brother of Stuart, Jimmy, Harry, Alma, Lilian, the late Maureen, and a dear brother-in-law. The cortege is to leave Alan Finneron Funeral Directors on Thursday, 7th December at 11.15am for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at noon. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
STONIER (Robert). Peacefully at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 10th November 2023, aged 84 years, of Biddulph. The devoted son of the late Joseph and Annie Stonier; dearly loved brother of Kathleen, Beryl, John, Michael and the late Joseph, and a much-loved uncle, great-uncle, and great-great-uncle. Robert will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to Tunstall Special Needs Club and New Road Methodist Church. The funeral service is to take place at New Road Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, on Monday, 11th December at 2pm followed committal at Bradwell Crematorium. The funeral is entrusted to the care of J Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210, where all enquiries and donations can be sent.
UNWIN (Alfred). Peacefully passed away on 18th November 2023, with his loving family by his side, aged 93 years, of Knypersley. The devoted husband of the late Glenys; dearly loved dad of Rosemary, Peter and Tony; very dear father-in-law of Malcolm, Carolyn and Sue; a cherished grandpa and great-grandpa, a much-loved brother of the late May. Alfred will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The funeral service is to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 5th December at 3pm. Mourners please meet at the crematorium. Funeral entrusted to the care of J Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210, where all enquiries and donations can be sent.
WHITEHOUSE (Maurice). Peacefully at home on 11th of November 2023, aged 81 years, of Biddulph. A devoted husband to Irene; much-loved dad to David; dear brother to Edward and David; brother-in- law to May, and a loved uncle. Maurice will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust charity children’s oncology unit (Royal Stoke). The funeral service is to take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 4th December at 1.30pm followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. The funeral is entrusted to the care of J Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210, to where all enquiries, and donations can be sent.
WILBRAHAM (Doreen, nee Harvey). Passed away peacefully on 18th November 2023, at Park Lane Nursing Home, Congleton, Doreen, of Congleton, aged 84 years. The devoted wife of the late Malcolm; much-loved mum of David and the late Julie; missed mother-in-law of Tracy and John, and a cherished and treasured grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 5th December at 10.45am. No flowers at the request of the family. Donations, if desired, for the Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829
