BAYLEY (Craig John). Passed away at home on 9th January 2022, Craig, aged 42. The beloved son of Diane and the late Harry Bayley. The funeral service is on Wednesday, 9th February at Vale Royal Crematorium, Northwich, at noon. Family flowers only please, by request; donations, if desired, will be gratefully received towards a memorial bench in Sandbach Park and Scope in memory of Craig. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
BIGGINS (Gillian, nee Clark). Peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 25th January 2022 after a short illness, Gill Biggins, of Congleton, aged 82. The loving wife of Steve; devoted mum to Sue, Lynne and Ann; dearest mother-in-law to Neil, Rob and Bruce; a much-loved grandma to Emma, James, Jack and Madeleine, and a dear friend who will be truly missed. The funeral service and committal will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Wednesday, 9th February at 4pm. All are welcome for refreshments at Astbury Golf Club after the service. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to the Christie NHS Foundation Trust (The Christie Hospital at Macclesfield). Enquiries and donations: C McGough and Sons Funeral Directors, 79, Roundwell Street, Tunstall, 01782 834 300.
CARTLIDGE (Dorothy Alice). Peacefully at rest on Sunday, 23rd January 2022, while in the care of Priesty Fields Care Home, Congleton, Dorothy, aged 100, of Congleton. The beloved wife of the late Bernard; loved mum of Jane and Gail; loved mother-in-law of Stephen and the late Wayne; treasured nan of Elliot, Rebecca, Josh and Alfie and great-nan of Felix, Teddy, Matilda and Flick. Dorothy will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. A service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will take place at St Michael’s Church, North Rode, on Wednesday, 16th February at 1.30pm prior to interment at St John’s Churchyard, Buglawton. Family flowers only by request, please; donations preferred in memory of Dorothy to Windy Ways. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
COOPER (Terence Michael). It is with great sadness the family wish to announce the passing of Terry (Tell) on Thursday, 20th January 2022, surrounded by his devoted family. Terry was the dearly loved husband to Teresa, and a cherished father, treasured granddad, father-in-law, a dearest brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Terry will be sadly missed by all his family and friends, but fondly remembered. The funeral service takes place at St Lawrence’s Church on Friday, 18th February at noon followed by interment into Woodhouse Burial Ground. Will family and friends please accept this, the only intimation and kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
DAVIES (Margaret Rita). Suddenly but peacefully passed away on Wednesday, 26th January 2022. The loving wife of the late Derek; treasured mother of Carl, Steven, Glyn and the late Neil; mother-in-law of Jackie, Jolie and Dawn; grandma to Philippa, Alex, Gareth, Nathan and Ben, and great-grandma to Kiera, Jay, Louie and the late Jack. The cortege leaves Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, at 1.45pm on Thursday, 10th February for service and interment at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 2pm. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
DAVIES (Phyllis, nee Hollinshead). Peacefully on 23rd January 2022, Phyllis, aged 91, of Swettenham. The dearly loved wife of the late Joseph; loving mum of Joe, Angela, John and Ann, and a dear mother-in-law, a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. The service is at St Peter’s Church, Swettenham, on Wednesday, 16th February at 11.30am followed by burial at Swettenham Cemetery. Will all friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request but if desired a donation may be made to St Peter’s Church, Swettenham, and North West Air Ambulance. Enquiries and donations: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, of Alsager, 01270 882 097.
HAYNES (George Seymour). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 28th January 2022, George, aged 81, of Sandbach. The beloved husband of the late Gladys; dearly loved dad to Lindsay, Robert and Diane, and best granddad. The funeral service is to be held at Unity Methodist Church, Sandbach, on Tuesday, 15th February at 2.45pm, following committal at Vale Royal Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK or Unity Methodist Church, Sandbach. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
LYMER (Vera, nee Roberts). Peacefully on Tuesday, 18th January 2022 at Trentham House Care Home, Vera, aged 90, formerly of Biddulph. A much loved wife to the late Peter J Lymer, of Fenton; wonderful mother of Catherine, Christine, Allison and Peter Gerard, and treasured grandmother to Fiona and Robert. Vera will be lovingly missed but never forgotten by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service and cremation is at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 10th February at 12.30pm. Will all relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends kindly meet at the crematorium. Floral tributes welcome; donations, if preferred, can be made payable to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries and donations: Neil Venables, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 1, Nashe Drive, Blurton, Stoke on Trent, 01782 599 156.
MOORE (Freda). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 29th January 2022, with her loving family by her side. Freda, aged 78, of Biddulph, formerly of Biddulph Moor. The devoted wife of Bob; dearly loved mum of Kevin and Linda; dear mother-in-law of David and Del; much-loved nanna of Matthew, Adam, Jacob and Jamie, and a special sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Freda will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family, friends and neighbours. The funeral service on Thursday, 17th February at 1.30pm to celebrate the life of Freda is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, followed by committal at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of Freda. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
POINTON (Kenneth). Peacefully on 29th January 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Kenneth “Ken”, aged 93, of Biddulph Moor. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Margaret; loving dad of Clare; dear brother of John, and dear brother-in-law of Pauline. The cortege leaves his home at 10.15am on Tuesday, 15th February for service and interment at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor, at 10.30am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation or Christ Church, Biddulph Moor. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
PORTER (Clive, former proprietor of Porter’s shop in Mow Cop). Peacefully passed away on 20th January 2022, at Scotia Heights Care Home, Clive, aged 87, of Mow Cop. The dearly loved husband of the late Marjorie; much-loved dad of Neil, Nigel and Neville; very dear father-in-law of Susan and Susan; loving granddad of Julie, Martin, Scott, Claire, Heather, Matthew and Tom, and dear brother of Pearl, Jack and Patricia. He will be sadly missed. The funeral takes place on Monday, 14th February at St Thomas’s Church, Mow Cop, at 12.15pm, prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Family Flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
SAMPLE (June). Of Riverside Crescent, Holmes Chapel. Sadly passed away on 24th January 2022. June will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. The funeral takes place at The Birches Crematorium on Wednesday, 9th February at 1pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries: Griffiths and Booth Funeral Directors, Laburnum Cottage, 17, Macclesfield Road, Holmes Chapel, 01477 532 427.
SLACK (Margaret). At rest on 21st January 2022, at home with her loving family by her side, Margaret, aged 90, of Biddulph and formerly of Durham. The devoted wife of the late Ronald; much loved mam of Janice, Linda and John; beloved aunt to Janet and Tracey; cherished gran to Leigh, Reagan, Shannon and Taryn, and dear great-gran to Lacey, Larissa, Jasmine, Jamie, Mackenzie, Keira and Arthur. Margaret will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. The funeral service is at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 15th February at 9.30am. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK in memory of Margaret. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
THORNHILL (Basil Charles). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 29th January 2022, Basil, aged 88, of Newbold Astbury. The devoted husband of Jill; father to Ian, and grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral service will be at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 16th February at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to North West Air Ambulance. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
