CUNNINGHAM (Jean, nee Lacey). Passed away on Monday, 17th October 2022 at Clayton Manor Care Home, Congleton, Jean aged 93 years. The loved and devoted wife of the late Bill; treasured mum of Martin and Rob; dear mother-in-law of Julie and the late Lynn; cherished grandma of Vicky, Nicole, Stephanie, Martin, Paul, Danielle and Natalie, and a much-loved great-grandma to many. Jean will be missed by all who knew her, but remembered fondly. The funeral service will take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Tuesday, 8th November at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
DELVES (Janette). Passed away peacefully at home on 28th October 2022, Janette, aged 78 years, of Sandbach. The treasured wife of Michael; much-loved Mum to Jane; mother-in-law of Andrew, and loving Nanna of Grace, Jack, Lucy, Alice and Beatrice. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Macmillan Nurses or the British Heart Foundation. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Monday, 14th November at noon, followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
HALDEN (Andrew Mark). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 30th October 2022, Andy, aged 54 years, of Elworth. The much-loved husband of Lisa; devoted Dad to Jess and Amy; loving brother of Barbara, and a stepdad, papa and grandpa. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Change, Grow, Live. The funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Wednesday, 16th November at 12.15pm. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
HANCOCK (Brenda). At rest on 12th October 2022, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Brenda, aged 78 years, of Biddulph. A beloved wife to Graham, cherished mum to Martyn, a dear family member and a friend to many. Brenda will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Friday, 11th November at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 11am, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Friends and family wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Douglas MacMillan. Enquiries to John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
HARTSHORN (Dorothy, nee Chaddock). Passed away peacefully on 16th October 2022, at The Laurels Care Home, Congleton, Dorothy, aged 87 years. The devoted wife of the late Vernon; much-loved mum of John, Peter, Julie and the late Ann; cherished Nanna of David, Dean, Daniel, Natalie, Wayne, Kirsty, Chloe and the late Ian; treasured Great-Nanna of Mason, Beth, Annisha, Zac, Kai, Riley, Jayden, Matilda and Skyler, and a much-missed sister of Annie, Norman and Beryl. The funeral service will be held at St John’s Church, Congleton, on Wednesday, 9th November at 10.15am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
JONES (John Anthony, “Tony”). Passed away peacefully at home on 28th October 2022, Tony, aged 83 years of Smallwood. The beloved husband of Norma; amazing Dad to Carolyn and Mandy; much-loved grandpa and great-grandpa. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society. The funeral service is to be held at St Oswald’s Church, Brereton, on Tuesday, 15th November at noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
LEESE (Jean). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 20th October 2022, Jean, aged 88 years, of Whitehill, Kidsgrove, and formerly of The Rookery. The dearly loved daughter of the late Harry and Ethel Leese; much-loved sister of the late Bernard and Doreen, and a dear sister-in-law, auntie and a good friend to many. The funeral service is at Whitehill Methodist Church on Tuesday, 8th November at 1.45pm followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Will all relatives and friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, but if desired a donation may be made to Whitehill Methodist Community Church. All donations and inquiries to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of King Street, Kidsgrove, 01782 775 333 or 01270 882 097.
MCDONALD (Jean). Suddenly, while at home on Friday, 14th October 2022, Jean, aged 71 years, of Biddulph. The devoted and treasured mum of Paul and his partner Carla; dearest sister of Pat, David and Eric; loving sister-in-law to John, Lorraine and Lynn, a much-loved aunt, and a very dear friend and neighbour to many. Jean will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. The funeral service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Tuesday, 8th November at 11am prior to interment into St Lawrence’s Churchyard. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation; would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Floral tributes welcome or, if preferred, donations gratefully received to Cancer Research UK and/or Mind, c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33 Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
RODEN (Kenneth Sydney). Passed away peacefully, at home, on 29th October 2022, Ken, aged 87 years, of Warmingham, and formerly West Farm. The dearly loved husband of the late Margaret; loving Dad to Paula and Anne; father-in-law to Lindsay and Gary, and a treasured granddad and great-granddad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Leonard’s Church, Warmingham. The funeral service is to be held at St Leonard’s Church, Warmingham, on Thursday, 10th November at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
SWINSON (Nora, nee Heath). Peacefully, on 21st October 2022, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Nora, aged 85 years, of Gawsworth. The dearly loved wife of Arthur Swinson; devoted mum of Mark, and a very dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty and good friend. The funeral is on Monday 14th November, with a service and interment at St Matthew’s Church, Meerbrook, at 10.30am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to St Matthew’s Church, Meerbrook, or The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton. Enquiries to S Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
SWINSON (Trevor). Peacefully on 16th October 2022, Trevor, aged 90 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Joan Swinson. The cortege is to leave his home on Tuesday, 15th November at 10.15am for a service at Rood Lane Chapel at 10.30am, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. 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 Macclesfield District General Hospital. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street Congleton, 01260 277 622. finneron.co.uk.
WOOD (Barry). Peacefully, while at home, on Wednesday, 19th October 2022, surrounded by his loving family, Barry, aged 76, of Biddulph. The truly devoted and beloved partner to Alice; treasured dad of Marie and Matthew and step dad to Paul and Ian; dearest father-in-law to Michelle and Sheena; cherished granddad of Nathan, Daniel, Callum, Mathew, Sarah, Daniella and Stacey; great-granddad of Alfie, Miller and Cooper; a dearest son of Stan and the late Freda; much-loved brother of Ken and Derrick, and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend and neighbour to many. Barry was a true gentleman who will be sorely missed by all his family and many friends. The funeral service is at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 16th November at 11.20am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No flowers, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Douglas Macmillan Hospice and/or Cancer Research UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
WORRALL (Ronald). Peacefully on 21st October 2022, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Ronald, aged 87 years, of Congleton. The cortege is to leave 32, West Steet on Monday, 14th November at 10.05am for the service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. 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 either the British Heart Foundation or the British Legion. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
