BALL (Janice May). Peacefully on Tuesday, 8th February 2022, Janice, aged 90. The wife of the late Arnold; treasured mum of the late Denise and the late Melanie, and a loving grandma. The funeral service is at 10am on Friday, 4th March at Vale Royal Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries: Three Shires Independent Funeral services, 7, Moody Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
BRYDON (Thomas Anthony, “Tony”). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 18th February 2022, Tony, aged 79, of Sandbach. The devoted husband of Heather; much-loved dad to Emma and Andy and treasured granddad. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Thursday, 17th March at noon, followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to National Autistic Society. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
CHELL (David John). Peacefully on 21st February 2022, at home with his wife by his side, David John Chell, aged 68, of Harriseahead. The dearly loved and cherished husband of Ann; devoted dad of Gavin and Andrew, and a loving DD (granddad) of Harlon, Seren and Zach. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 11th March at 10.30am, prior to interment at Woodhouse Lane Burial Ground. 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 Douglas Macmillan (Hospice at Home). Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HARGREAVES (Gordon). Peacefully on 21st February 2022 at home, Gordon, aged 92, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Ada; loving dad of Alison; dear brother of Jack, and a dear brother-in-law. The cortege leaves his home at 11.30am on Friday, 18th March for a service at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, at 11.45am, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. 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 Alzheimer’s Society or East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
JOHNSON (Maureen Joyce). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 23rd February 2022, Maureen, aged 83, of Brereton. The devoted wife of Peter; much-loved mum to Heather and Graham, treasured grandma and Mopsy. The funeral service is at St Oswald’s Church, Brereton, on Friday, 11th March at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Casual and colour attire welcome. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie (Adult Brain Tumour Fund). Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
JONES (Kevin Alan). Suddenly passed away on Tuesday, 8th February 2022, Kevin (Kev), aged 46, of Dales Green. The dearly loved son of Alan and Theresa; a much-loved nephew, and very dear friend of many. The funeral service takes place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Tuesday, 8th March at 1.15pm, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Will relatives and friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations preferred in memory of Kev for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity c/o the funeral director. Enquiries and donations: Gail Spender, C Edwards and Son Funeral Services, 155, High Street, Talke Pits, 01782 782 842.
KIRKHAM (Julie). Peacefully on Friday, 11th February 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Julie, aged 75, of Biddulph. The devoted wife of the late Cyril; treasured mum of Lisa and Gareth; loving step-mum to Neil and Nigel; cherished gran of Andrew, Peter and Lauren, and great-grandmother of Jack, Thomas, George, Olivia and Elvie; a much-loved partner to David and a very good friend to many. Julie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends but always remembered. The funeral service will take place at Hilltop Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, on Friday, 11th March at noon, followed by interment at Biddulph Town Cemetery. Will family and friends please accept this as the only intimation and kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Hilltop Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
LESTER (Michael Thomas). Michael passed away suddenly but peacefully on Monday, 21st February 2022 at Leighton Hospital, aged 78. The cherished husband of the late Margaret Lester; brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Michael will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, warm personality, friendly smile and strength of character. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral service at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis at 3pm on Tuesday, 8th March. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Michael’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to MS Society or British Heart Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Jason and Abi at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963, please direct all enquiries to them.
WILBRAHAM (Malcolm). Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, 16th February 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Malcolm, of Congleton, aged 84. The loving and devoted husband of Doreen; much-loved dad of David and the late Julie; treasured granddad of Chloe, Jake and Stacey, and a cherished great-granddad of Ted. A final farewell will take place at 11.30am on Thursday, 17th March at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
