Death Notices, 4th February, 2021

BOURNE (Tim). Peacefully on 27th January 2021, at Salford Royal Hospital, Timothy, aged 60 years, of Congleton. The dear brother of Mark, uncle to Adam and Ryan, and a friend to many. The funeral service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 22nd February. All enquiries to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk

BROOKES (Colin). Entered eternal rest on Wednesday, 20th January 2021, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Colin, aged 78, of Biddulph. The loving and devoted husband of Rose; cherished dad of Darren, Mark and Sara; dearest father-in-law to Joanne and Chris; treasured brother-in-law to Kath and the late Gerald; a very dear friend to Carol and John, and a good neighbour to many. Colin will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends. A private funeral service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church by invitation only. Family flowers only, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to RSPCA (rspca.org.uk). Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, 31–33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.

BROWN (Doreen, nee Henshall). Peacefully on 21st January 2021, after a short illness, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, in the presence of her devoted daughter Joanne, Doreen, aged 93 years, of Congleton. The beloved wife of the late Graham; dearly loved and loving mum of Robert and Joanne; mum-in-law of Dave; cherished ma to Holly and grandma to Gavin, and dear friend to Eileen and Alan. There will be a private funeral. No flowers, please, by request; donations can be made for much-needed supplies for the Congleton District Nursing Team. Enquiries to S. Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.

CORK (Albert, “Bill”) Peacefully surrounded by his dearest family on Monday, 25th January 2021 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Bill, aged 82 years, of Gillow Heath. The dearly beloved and devoted husband of Jackie; cherished dad of Carolyne and Alison; treasured granddad of Charlotte, Ashley and Liam-Jack; great granddad of Amelia and Poppy; loving father-in-law to Paul; a dear brother of Jim and brother-in-law to Celia, Diane and Sylvia; much loved step-granddad, step-great-granddad, uncle and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Bill will deeply be missed by all his loving family and many friends. A private funeral service will take place by invitation only. Family flowers only by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Dementia UK, dementiauk.org/donate. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31–33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.

COX (Patricia Mary). Passed away peacefully on 28th January 2021, Patricia Mary Cox, aged 76 years. A beloved partner to Berwyn, and a much-loved mum and granny. Donations if desired to Congleton Communicare, c/o Peter Forshaw Funeral, Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.

DALE (George). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 27th January 2021, George, aged 91 years, of Ettiley Heath. The devoted husband of the late Nora, and a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Age UK. A funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th February at 3.30pm. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

FAGAN (Joan Marjorie), of Cambridge, formerly of Congleton, passed suddenly away at her home on Wednesday, 6th January 2021, aged 83 years. She was the much-loved mum of Kelvin, Carole, Stephen, Alison and Michael; dear grandmother, great grandmother, and sister to the late Muriel, Frank, Violet and George. There will be a private family funeral service. Donations, if desired, made payable to Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity, may be sent c/o RJ Pepper and Son, Family Funeral Directors, 1, Telegraph Street, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8QU. For all enquiries, please call 01954 251 919.

MOUNTFORD (Mary Caroline, née Cooke). Passed away peacefully at Heliosa Nursing Home, Congleton, on 1st February 2021, Mary, aged 85 years, of Elworth. Mum to Andrew Birch and Angela Sharpley; devoted Granny to Faye, Fiona, Frances and Felicity, and mother-in-law to John. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. A private family funeral is to take place. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

OWEN (Elsie). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 24th January 2021, Elsie, aged 81 years, of Sandbach Heath. The dearly loved mum of Glyn, Allison and Philip; loving nanna to Vikki, Christopher, Scott and Adam; and great nanna of Jessica Honey Rose and Miley Bluebell. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Alsager Animals In Need. The funeral service is to be held at Sandbach Heath Methodist Church on Wednesday, 10th February at 2.15pm, followed by a private family committal. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

POWNALL (John Anthony, “Tony”). Aged 70 years, sadly passed away peacefully at home on January 25th, following a long illness fought with great courage and dignity. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Carole; a much-loved dad and granddad, and a good friend to many who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. During his last few months, he received excellent care from the staff at East Cheshire Hospice @ Home, to which his family will be eternally grateful. The funeral service and cremation will take place on Monday, 15th February at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired via the family to either East Cheshire Hospice @ Home or Brain Tumour Support. A service of celebration for Tony’s life will be held at a later date. All enquiries to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk

SAVILL (Joan, nee Clowes). Passed peacefully in hospital on 20th January 2021, aged 84. Originally from Kidsgrove but in Congleton since 1962, and the devoted and much-loved wife of Arthur Alfred Savill; dear mum of Karen Evans, Dawn Savill and Toni Jacques; much-loved grandparent of Jamie, Gemma, Ben, Alain and Xander; great grandparent of Chloe, Josh, Kian, Lacy, Darcee, Eddie Phoebe, Arthur and Braxton, and great great grandparent to Alfie. The funeral service is to be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on 8th February at 1.40pm Family flowers, only please. Donations if desired in memory of Joan will be gratefully received for NRAS Rheumatoid Arthritis or the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Street, Congleton, 01260 270 290.

SHEARER (Mitchell Mackenzie). Passed away peacefully on 12th January 2021, Mitchell, aged 84, of Holmes Chapel. A dearly loved husband and much-loved dad. The funeral service will take place on Monday, 8th February at Macclesfield Crematorium at noon. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to Salvation Army. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.

SIMMS (Alan James). The funeral of Alan Simms has taken place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, followed by interment in the town burial ground. Alan, aged 73, formerly of Biddulph, sadly passed away on 7th January 2021 at Royal Stoke University Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia; much-loved dad of Patrick and Thomas; loving granddad of Georgia and Kirsty; dearly loved brother of Barbara, Sheila, George, Steven, Robert and Clinton, and a very dear brother-in-law. Donations in memory of Alan for Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the family or direct to charity. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

SLATER (George Arnold). Passed away on 13th January 2021, at home, George, aged 54 years, of Congleton. The cherished son of Shelia and the late Peter; dearly loved brother of Heather and Thomas; treasured uncle of Sasha, Stacey, Sophie and Phoebe; precious great uncle of Brandon, Sapphire, Aurora, Mia and Libby, and close dear friend of Kevin. George will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him. A private service will take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on 11th February, followed by a committal at Congleton Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Enquires to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Storehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

SMITH (Harry). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 25th January 2021, Harry, aged 81 years, of Wheelock. The beloved husband of Alwyne; much-loved dad to Gary and Annemarie, and a granddad and great-granddad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Macmillan Nurses. The funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Monday, 8th February at 10am. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

WALLACE (David, “Dave”). Peacefully on Friday, 22nd January 2021 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Dave, aged 72 years, of Biddulph. The treasured and devoted dad of David, Robert, Stuart and Ann; loving granddad of Hannah, Jack and Owen; dearest brother of Jim, Drew and the late Linda; much-loved uncle, and a very dear friend to Chris. Dave will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends. A private funeral service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church, by invitation only. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Douglas Macmillan Hospice, dmhsopice.org.uk. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31–33 Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.

WATSON (Rosemary Dawn). Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on 26th January 2021, Ro, aged 82 years, of Elworth. The loving wife of Jim; devoted mum to Richard, Martin and Jerry, and a caring grandma. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Macmillan Nurses. The funeral service is to be held at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Thursday, 11th February at 2pm, following a private family committal. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.