BRENNAN(Jean Ann). On Thursday, 21st September 2023, peacefully at home, High Street, Sandbach, Ann aged 85 years. The beloved wife of the late Peter Brennan, and a much-loved mum and nanna. The funeral service is to take place on Friday, 20th October at St Winefride’s Church, Sandbach, at 12.30pm. Prior to committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request. Donations to be announced. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
EARDLEY (Shaun Gene). Peacefully on 28th September 2023 at East Cheshire Hospice, Shaun Gene, aged 67 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Sandra, a dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 20th October at 10.20am for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis (CW9 7SU), at 11am. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. At Shaun’s request: “No Black, Dress to Impress”. Family flowers only, donations if desired to either East Cheshire Hospice or Cats Protection. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
GOODER (Marcia, nee Bainbridge, Skyrose Borzoi). Peacefully passed away at her home address on 22nd September 2023, surrounded by her loving family, Marcia aged 90 years, of Knypersley, and formally of Culcheth. The dearly loved mother of Maxine, Michael and Natalie; much-loved gran of Katie-May and Louisa, and a special friend to many. Marcia will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Marcia at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday, 11th October at 1pm. Mourners wishing to attend, please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the Northern Borzoi Association Rescue and Borzoi Club Rescue, a charity close to Marcia’s heart. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
JEPSON (Charles Edward, “Eddie”). Passed away at home on 26th September 2023, Eddie aged 80 years, of Sandbach. The devoted husband of Tina; treasured dad to Dawn and the late Darryl, and dearly loved granddad of Lauryn. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. The funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday, 12th October at 3.30pm. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
MCHALE (Christine Ann). Peacefully at Leighton Hospital on Thursday, 21st September. Christine, aged 76 of Sandbach. The dearly loved mum of Martin, Anthony and Vincent and daughters-in-law Debbie, Di and Claire; treasured nan of Jason, Danielle, Jordan, Connor, Nicole and Lucy, and great-grandchildren William, Lincoln, Harley, Jack, Charlie, Jacob, Lulu, Phoebe and Xander; and loving sister of Mick and the late Terry Moroney. The funeral is to take place on Monday, 9th October at St Winefride’s Catholic Church, Sandbach, at 11.30am, followed by cremation at Vale Royal Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please; donations, if preferred, to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. All enquiries to Griffiths and Booth, 01270 765 783.
MERRITT (Joan) Peacefully, on 25th September 2023, at home, Joan aged 90 years, of Buglawton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Ted Merritt; loving mum of David and Nikki; dear mother-in-law of Trisha and Dave; cherished nana of Nathan, Jake, Hannah, James and Ben, and a treasured great nana. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 30th October at 10.40am for a service at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 11am, prior to committal at the Birches Crematorium. 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 the Christie at Macclesfield or Oxfam. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
PERCIVAL (Rachel). A memorial service to celebrate Rachel’s life is to be held on Thursday, 26th October at 1.30pm in the Church of St James and St Paul, Marton. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in loving memory of Rachel to Coeliac UK or Dementia UK. Family and friends are warmly invited to The Davenport Arms for light refreshments after the service.
PROCTOR (Ethel). Peacefully on 26th September, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Ethel, aged 95 years of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Arthur Howard Proctor; loving sister of Mabel, and a dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. The cortege is to leave her niece Susan’s home on Monday, 16th October at 10.55am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium 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 Park Lane Care Home. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SHERRATT (Eva, nee Gibson). Peacefully passed away at her home address on 24th September 2023, surrounded by her loving family, Eva, aged 98 years, of Gillow Heath. The devoted wife of the late Don; dearly loved mum of Beverly and son-in-law Stephen; much loved nanan of Alex, Scott, Sade and Ava, and a special sister, sister-in-law, aunty and a dear friend to many. Eva will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Eva at Biddulph Methodist Church on Thursday, 12th October at 2pm, followed by committal at Carmountside Crematorium. Mourners wishing to attend, please meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia UK in memory of Eva. All Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
