ALLSOP (Patricia). Passed away at Leighton Hospital on 20th April 2022, Pat, aged 70 years, of Sandbach. A much-loved mum to Gaynor and Suzi; treasured sister of Alice, and a wonderful Nanna and Great Nanna. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. The funeral service is to be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Tuesday, 10th May at 1pm. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
ANDERSON (Myra). Suddenly on Sunday, 17th April 2022, while at home, Myra, aged 80 years, of Biddulph. A beloved and devoted wife of John; treasured mum of Paul and Mark; dearest mother-in-law to Natalie and Delphine; cherished grandma of Amelie, William, Penny and Rosie, and a very dear friend and neighbour to many. Myra will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 16th May at 11am prior to a private committal service at Macclesfield crematorium. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Biddulph in Bloom via the funeral director. The funeral arrangements are entrusted to Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
BARLOW (Peter). Peacefully on 21st April 2022, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Peter, aged 78 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Janet; loving dad of Melanie, Chris and Kevin; dear father-in-law of Victoria, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Lola, Alice, Billy, Noah and Georgia. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 13th May at 10.55am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield at 11.30am. 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 Action Bladder Cancer UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BOOTH (Alice). Peacefully on April 23rd 2022, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Alice, aged 93 years, of St Michael’s Care Home, Chell, formerly of Congleton. The dearly loved sister of Grace, and a much-loved aunt, sister-in-law and good friend to many. The funeral service is to take place at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, on Wednesday, 11th May at 2.15pm, followed by cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to St Michael’s Care Home Residents’ Comfort Fund. Enquiries to Horne Brothers Funeral Directors, Audley Funeral Home, Ravens Lane, Bignall End, 01782 720 719.
BRADBURN (Maureen Ann). Passed away peacefully at home on 25th April 2022, Maureen, aged 78 years, of Sandbach. The beloved wife of the late Peter; dearly loved mum to Leanne and the late Sam; and precious Nannie, Great Nannie and sister-in-law. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. The funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Tuesday, 17th May at 2.45pm. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BROUGH (Frances Louisa). Peacefully on Wednesday, 20th April 2022, while at home with her loving family by her side, Frances, aged 96 years, of Knypersley. The devoted wife of the late John (Jack); treasured mum of Olwen, Margaret and David; dearest mother-in-law to David, Stephen and Tina; cherished nana Frances of Ruth, Helen, Rebecca, Sam, Martha, Joe and the late Carl; loving great nan of Owen, Ashliegh, Holly, Joel, Joe, Sophie, Eliza and Rosie, and a much-loved aunt. Frances will be sadly missed by all her loving family, friends and fondly remembered by many. The funeral service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Thursday, 12th May at 12.30pm prior to interment into St Lawrence’s Churchyard. Will family and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Stone and Stafford Guide Dogs Branch 664, cheques made payable to Stone and Stafford Guide Dogs. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
CROFT (John Royston, Roy). Aged 88, died suddenly and peacefully on the 25th April 2022, at home with his family. The loving husband of 59 years of Pauline; treasured father of Helen and Frances; a caring grandfather of Gareth, Stephen, Reece and Richard, and great grandfather of Lili Mae, Charlie and Harry. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 12th May at 11.20am for a service and interment at St John’s Church, Buglawton, at 11.30am. 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 either Muscular Dystrophy or 230 ATC Sqn. All enquires and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HALL (Ken). At rest on Saturday, 23rd April in the care of the staff of Springbank Nursing Home, Ken, aged 82 years, of Horton. The dearly loved husband of Barbara, and a loving dad, granddad and brother. The funeral service, followed by interment, is to take place at St Michael’s Church, Horton, on Wednesday, 18th May at 2pm. Will relatives and friends kindly meet at the church and disperse at the graveside. Family flowers only please, donations may be sent to Springbank Nursing Home. Further Inquiries to David H. Smith Funeral Directors, Fountain House, 17-21, Fountain Street, Leek, 01538 399 661. davidhsmith-funerals.co.uk.
HITCHINS (Cecil Henry). It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Cec Hitchins, aged 90, suddenly at home on Saturday, 23rd April. Cec was the dearly loved and devoted husband of Marry, together for 68 happy years of marriage and they had one daughter, Lynne, and a grandson, William, both of whom idolised him. Cec will also be sadly missed by his son in law, Peter; nephew Wayne and other members of his family; his many dear and long-standing friends, and his dear friends and neighbours. Cec was a much-loved brother to the late Annie, Joe and Frank. The cortege is to leave his home on Wednesday, 11th May at 11.15am for a service and interment at St Michael’s Church, Hulme Walfield, at 11.30am. Flowers may be sent, or of desired, donations to the British Heart Foundation will be greatly received. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HOLDCROFT (Mavis, nee Parry). Peacefully at rest on 11th April 2022, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, in the presence of her loving family, Mavis, aged 81, of Biddulph. The much-loved wife of Bob; cherished mum of Lynn and Deb; dearest mother-in-law of Warren and John, and treasured Nan of Joshua and Adam. The service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium Chapel on 11th May 2022 at 10.30am. All wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to University Hospital of the North Midlands Charity. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
JOHNSON (Peter). Passed away peacefully at Priesty Fields Care Home, Congleton, on 30th April 2022, Peter, aged 83, years of Brereton. The devoted husband of the late Maureen; much-loved dad to Heather and Graham, and treasured granddad and Pops. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Oswald’s Church, Brereton. The funeral service is to be held at St Oswald’s Church, Brereton, on Friday 13th May at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
KING (Wendy). Peacefully on 24th April 2022, at home, Wendy aged 86 years, of Eaton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Roger; loving mum of Fiona, Simon and the late Anna; mother-in-law of Paul and Debra; cherished Gan of Hannah, Joshua, Rebekah, Amelia and Alex, and a great grandmother of Reuben and River. The cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 17th May at 12.45 for a service and cremation at Macclesfield at 1.15pm. 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 the Alzheimer’s Society and Marie Curie. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
KIRKHAM (Cyril, “Kirky”). Suddenly on Sunday, 24th April 2022, while at home, Cyril, aged 81 years, of Biddulph. A truly devoted and loving husband of Valerie; treasured dad of Donna; most cherished poppa of Olivia, Sharni and Jordan; dearest father-in-law to Rob; a much-loved brother and uncle, and a very dear friend and neighbour to many. Cyril will be greatly missed by all his loving family and many friends. The funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 19th May at noon. Will all relatives please accept this the only intimation; would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to the British Heart Foundation via the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
TORR (Derek). A Celebration of Life Service is to be held on Saturday, 7th May 2022, at 2pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Meerbrook, near Leek, for family and friends to gather together to celebrate and share memories of Derek, who is greatly missed. Please wear something floral to depict his love of the garden and countryside. All will be made very welcome. Donations if desired to Leukaemia Research or St Matthew’s Church, Meerbrook. Enquiries to S Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048
WEBBERLEY (Elizabeth Clare). Passed away peacefully at Astbury Mere Care Home on 22nd April 2022, Clare, aged 82 years, of Hulme Walfield, former headmistress at Astbury C of E School. The much-loved Sister of Nigel and Veronica; dearly loved aunt and great aunt. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK, Cambridge. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Tuesday, 17th May at 11.45am, following private family committal. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
