APPLETON (Angela, “Angie”). Peacefully on 12th December 2022, after a battle fought with great courage and dignity, Angela, “Angie”, aged 57, of Congleton. The cortege leaves her home on at 1.15pm on Thursday, 12th January for a service and interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 1.30pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BAILEY (Christine Mary). Peacefully on 20th December 2022, at University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Christine Mary, aged 78, of Knypersley, Biddulph. There service and interment is at Hill Top Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, on a date and time to be arranged. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BIRCH (Robert, “Rob”, William). Peacefully on 14th December 2022, at home, Robert “Rob” William, aged 75, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Julie. The cortege leaves his home at 11.35am on Wednesday, 11th January for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15pm. 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 Hospice at Home. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
CROSBY (Shirley). At rest on Thursday, 15th December 2022, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Shirley, aged 85, of Biddulph Moor. The beloved wife of the late Peter; much-loved mum of Stephanie and the late Paul David; dear mother-in-law of Andrew; much-loved nana of Tom and Becky, and dear sister of the late Joe. Shirley will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all of her family and friends. The funeral service is at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 12th January at 12.40pm. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, 01782 212880.
DEAN (John). On 28th December 2022 peacefully passed away, John, aged 84, of Hartford, Congleton and Mow Cop. The much-loved husband of Barbara; dad of Kevin and Nigel; father-in-law of Emily and Colette, and grandpa of William, Thomas, Lilly and Mia. A service of thanksgiving takes place today (Thursday) at St John’s Parish Church, Hartford, at 1pm. Family flowers only, please; donations, if wished, for St Luke’s Hospice and Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries and donations: George Bell Funeral Service, 49, Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, 01606 42 534.
FORSTER (Patricia Mary, nee Boland, “Pat”). On 16th December 2022, peacefully in hospital, Pat, aged 76. The dearly loved wife of Neil Forster, and a much-loved sister and loving aunt. The funeral service and committal is at Crewe Crematorium on Tuesday, 10th January at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 16-18, Leadsmithy Street, Middlewich, 01606 836 708.
HOUGH (John David). Sadly passed away on 18th December 2022, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, John, aged 78, of Congleton. The dearly loved husband of Barbara; loving father of Spencer and Paula; dearly loved granddad of Ricky, Steven, David and Ryan and a loving great-granddad, and also a dear brother and brother-in-law. The cortege leaves his home at 12.35pm on Tuesday, 24th January for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. 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 British Heart Foundation or Dementia UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
KEENEN (John E). Passed away peacefully on 15th December 2022, after a short illness, with his family by his side. The loved and devoted husband of the late Maureen; dear dad of Patrick, Nick and Tim; much-loved father-in-law of Helen, Julie and Jennifer Bridget; beloved brother to sister Maureen, and cherished granddad of Saoirse, Louis, James and Aidan. The funeral service is at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 12th January, at 12.15pm. Donations, if desired, to MNDA. Enquires: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
LEE (Bernard). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 21st December 2022, aged 91. The adored husband of Dorothy, caring dad to Tony and loving father-in-law to Heather. Bernard will be truly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is at Crewe Crematorium on Monday, 16th January at 1pm. All donations are gratefully received for Alzheimer’s UK in loving memory of Bernard. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
LEECH (Brenda). Peacefully on Thursday, 15th December 2022, Brenda, aged 84, formerly of Biddulph and late of Holmes Chapel. The much-loved wife of the late Graham and a much-loved mum, grandma and great-grandma. Brenda will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. The funeral service is at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday, 9th January at noon. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses. For further information please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
LEESE (Paul). Peacefully, on 14th December 2022, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Paul, aged 69, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Pauline. The cortege leaves his home at 10.05am on Tuesday, 10th January for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. 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 Windyway Sanctuary or Donkey Sanctuary. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
LOVATT (Kathleen, nee Sheldon). Suddenly but peacefully on 13th December 2022, at her home in Rushton, in the care of her loving family, Kathleen Violet, aged 78, formerly of Rock End, Biddulph Moor. The beloved wife of the late John Brian Lovatt; much-loved mother of Craig, David and the late Angela; mother-in-law of Carolyn and Helen; treasured mama of Suzanne, Christopher, Joseph and Samuel, and great-grandmother of Charlotte, Thomas, Henry, George and Ava; loving sister of William and Donald; dearest sister-in-law of Pauline, Joan, Wesley and the late Jean, and a dear aunty and friend. The funeral service and interment is on Saturday, 7th January, at New Road Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, at 11.30am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. No flowers, please, by request; donations, if desired, to New Road Methodist Church. Enquiries: S Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
PEMBERTON (David Harry). Peacefully passed away at home, after an illness bravely borne, on 20th December 2022, with his loving wife by his side, Dave, aged 80, of Biddulph. The beloved husband of Ange; cherished dad of Jannette, Dawn, Steven, Chris and Sue; loving granddad of Hannah, Daniel, Stuart, Andrew, Shaun, Sophie and Chelsea, and a dear great-granddad to Imogen, Freddie and Georgie. Dave will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. The funeral service is at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 10th January at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
REDFERN (Avrial). Avrial passed away peacefully on Sunday, 18th December 2022, at East Cheshire Hospice, surrounded by her loving family and friends, aged 76. She was the cherished wife of Allan, proud mother of Nicola and mother-in-law to Chris, and a much-loved granny to Sam and Sophie. Av had a heart of gold. Her family and friends meant the world to her, and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. We are grateful for all the support and kind messages sent to our family at this sad time. Her funeral will be held at Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium, Northwich, at noon on Wednesday, 11th January. May we request that instead of flowers, donations are made to East Cheshire Hospice and Myositis UK. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jason and Abi at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. Please direct all enquiries to them.
SWINDELLS (Frances). Peacefully passed at Royal Stoke University Hospital, on 18th December 2022, Frances, aged 73, of Biddulph. The dearly loved partner of the late Roy Barlow, a much-loved mum, nan and great-nan, and a special friend to many. Frances will be sadly missed by her family, friends and neighbours. The funeral service is on Friday, 20th January at 10am, to celebrate the life of Frances at Bradwell Crematorium. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to PDSA in memory of Frances. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
