Death Notices, 4th January 2024

ARCHER (June, nee Sproston). Peacefully at rest on 8th December 2023, while in the loving care of her family at Park Lane Nursing Home, June, formerly of Biddulph, aged 89. The dearly beloved wife of the late Frederick; devoted mum to Paul, Robert and Kathryn; a dearest mother-in-law to Yvonne, Alan and the late Margaret; a loving and much-loved nan and great-nan; a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend who will be truly missed. The funeral service is to take place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Wednesday, 10th January at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Biddulph Cemetery. Would all family and friends please meet at the church. No flowers, by request; donations preferred to Day Break Opportunities. Donations and enquiries to: C McGough and Sons, 79, Roundwell Street, Tunstall, 01782 834300.

BILLINGTON (Peter, “Percy”). Peacefully on 12th December 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Peter “Percy”, aged 64, of Congleton. The funeral service and cremation is at the Birches Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th January at 11am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the RNIB, the British Heart Foundation or the Salvation Army. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

BREWER (Miriam Elizabeth). Peacefully on 14th December 2023. Miriam Elizabeth, aged 78, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late David Brewer; loving mother of Ian and Rachel, Colin and Dawn, and cherished and treasured grandmother of Jessica, Alfie, Evie, Jasmin and Billy. The cortege is to leave Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton on Friday, 12th January at 10.20am for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at 11am. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society or Dementia UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

DAVENPORT (Brian Paul). Passed away at home on 19th December 2023, Brian, aged 51, of Sandbach. The much-loved son of Pauline and the late Brian; wonderful husband to Eve, and a loving brother, dad and granddad. The funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday, 11th January at 2.45pm. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the RSPCA or Macmillan Nurses. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

FRODSHAM (Hilda). Peacefully on 11th December 2023 at home, Hilda, aged 83, of Holmes Chapel. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Harold William Frodsham; loving mum of Peter and Terry, and a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 8th January at 11.30am for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at noon. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation. At the family’s request, no black to be worn. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

GIBSON (Roy). Roy, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, 18th December 2023 at Congleton War Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family and a friend. The cherished husband of Kathleen; respected brother of Alan, and a much-loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Roy will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, his great knowledge of many subjects and being a friend to many. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Key Green Methodist Chapel, Congleton, at 11.30am on Wednesday, 10th January and will be followed by a private family committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Roy’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Roy’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to the Cats Protection League and Key Green Methodist Chapel. 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.

RYAN (Fay). Passed away peacefully at Gainsborough Care Home, Swanage, on 25th December 2023, aged 84; formerly of Biddulph. The devoted wife of Don; much-loved mum of Karen, Robert and the late Michael; a dear mother-in-law to Gus and Victoria, and loving gran to Robert, Max, James, Maja and Henry. Also the dear niece of Nora. Fay will be greatly missed and remembered with love. Fay’s funeral service will be held at Poole Crematorium, Gravel Hill, Broadstone, Poole, BH17 9BQ on Wednesday, 10th January at noon. family flowers only, please, but donations, if wished, to Combat Stress and Alzheimer’s Society, may be made online at funeraldirector.co.uk/fay-ryan or sent to James Smith Funeral Directors, 60a, Kings Road, Swanage, BH19 1HR, 01929 422 445.

WILCOX (Donald Benjamin, “Taf”). Peacefully at home on Saturday, 16th December 2023. Taf, aged 83, of Biddulph. The beloved and devoted husband of Mary; treasured dad of Rowena, Angela and the late Michael; a dear father-in-law to Mark and Mike; cherished granddad of Chelsie, Brandon, Harry, Marcus and Candice; a loving great-granddad of Calvin and Nicole, and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Taf will be sadly missed but affectionately remembered by all his loving family and many friends. A service of thanksgiving will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 10th January at 1pm prior to a private committal service. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Douglas Macmillan Hospice 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.

WILLACY (Eileen). Peacefully at Hollymere House on 24th December 2023. The beloved wife of Jim; much-loved mum to Michael and Helen, and a cherished nana to Sam. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Eileen’s funeral will take place at Crewe Crematorium Chapel on Friday, 12th January at 1pm. For further details please contact Joseph O’Connell Funeral Service on 01270 584 447.