Death Notices, 5th September 2024

BILLINGTON (Barbara Ann). Peacefully passed away on 24th August 2024, aged 86 years, of Knypersley, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and surrounded by her loving family. The devoted wife of the late Neil; much-loved mother of Martin, Paul and Joanne and a treasured grandmother and great grandmother, Barbara will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Family flowers only please; donations preferred to Alzheimer’s Research UK. A service and committal will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday, 9th September at 1.30pm. The funeral is entrusted to the care of J Garside, Biddulph, 01782 513 210, to whom all enquiries may be directed.

BOSTOCK Terry. Peacefully at rest on 27th August 2024, Terry aged 89 years of Goostrey. The devoted husband of Molly; much-loved dad of Des; and a treasured granddad and great-granddad. Terry will be sadly missed by all of his family and many friends. A service and cremation will take place at The Birches Crematorium on Wednesday, 11th September at 10.30am. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. No mourning attire by request. Family flowers only, but if desired a donation may be made to the British Heart Foundation or the Royal British Legion. All enquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of 144/146 Crewe Road, Alsager, 01270 882 097.

DAVENPORT (Ann). Peacefully passed away on 17th August 2024 at Astbury Mere Care Home, Ann aged 85 years of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late John “Jack” Davenport; dear sister-in-law of Ann and the late Mick Hough; aunt of John and his wife Amanda, and great aunt of Joshua and Ollie. The cortege is to leave her home on Friday, 20th September at 10.50am for the service and interment at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 11am. 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 Kidneys For Life or the Christie. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

DOORBAR (Gertrude, “Gerty”). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 21st August 2024, with her loving family by her side, Gerty, aged 93 years, of Biddulph. The devoted wife and best friend to the late Fred; much-loved mum of Myles, Colin and Hazel; dearly loved nan and nanan of Tracy, Emma, Andrew, Matthew and Amy, and a special great grandma. Gerty will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Family flowers only please, donations preferred to City Dogs Home, and Iris’s Cats in Need. A service to take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 18th September at 2.30pm, prior to interment at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. The funeral is entrusted to the care of J Garside, Biddulph, 01782 513 210, to whom all enquiries may be directed.

GILBERT (Barbara, nee Fox). Peacefully on 22nd August 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Barbara, aged 86 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Barry and the late Reg Moss; a devoted mum of Gail; a cherished and treasured nana of Lauren, and great-nana of Amora. A horse-drawn cortege is to leave her home on Thursday, 12th September at 10.45am for a service at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, at 11am, prior to interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury. 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 the Dogs Trust. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

HEYHOE (Richard John). Passed away peacefully on 27th August 2024, Dick aged 90 years, of Brereton. The adored husband of Wendy; a wonderful dad to Clare and Alison, and a fun-loving granddad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia UK and the Alzheimer’s Society. The funeral service to be held at St Oswald’s Church, Brereton, on Thursday, 12th September at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

HOPLEY (John Damien). Passed away peacefully at Hollymere House Care Home, Haslington on 27th August 2024, John aged 95 years, formerly of Alsager. The devoted husband of the late Barbara. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the RSPCA. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Friday, 13th September at noon. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

MILLARD (Mary Dorothy, “Reece”). Peacefully passed away on 20th August 2024, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Reece, age 86 years, of Harriseahead. The devoted wife of Allan; dearly loved mum of Karen, Adrian and Julian and the late Andrew; mother-in-law of Ron, Dionne, Karen and Jill; dear Nanna of Arran, Aiden, Azaria, Ethan, Keanan, Liam and Georgia and their wife, husband and fiancées Jessica, Nikita, Cameron, Sophie and Megan; and a much-loved a great-nanna of Poppy, Alfie, Halle, Charlie, Oscar, Miller, Freya, Luca and Beatrice. Reece will be sadly missed but always remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 12th September at 2.30pm. Family and friends wishing to attend should kindly meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please, Donations, if desired to Stoke Air Ambulance. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

MOORES (Beryl, née Birtles). At rest on Thursday 22nd August 2024, while at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Beryl, aged 90 years of Congleton, and formerly of Scholar Green. A beloved and devoted wife to Harold; loving daughter of the late Edith and George Birtles, and a very dear friend and good neighbour to many. Beryl will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Odd Rode, on Wednesday, 11th September at 10am prior to interment into Congleton Cemetery. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No flowers by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to British Heart Foundation c/o 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.

NIXON (Peter, scrapyard owner in Brindley Ford). Peacefully passed away on 12th August 2024, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Peter, aged 82 years, of Biddulph. The devoted husband of the late Valerie, Peter will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. A funeral service will be held at St John’s Church, Knypersley, on Wednesday 11th September at 11am, followed by committal at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Mourners wishing to attend should please meet at the church; family flowers only. Donations if desired to the RSPB. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

WALKER (Sheila). Passed away peacefully at New Milton House Care Home on 1st September 2024, Sheila aged 88 years, of Alsager. The beloved wife of the late Alan; dearly loved mum to Robert, Ruth and Pam, and loving nanna and great-nanna. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Wesley Place Methodist Church. The funeral service is to be held at Wesley Place Methodist Church, Alsager, on Tuesday, 17th September at 11.30am, followed by interment at Christ Church, Alsager. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

WATSON (Brian). Brian passed away peacefully on Thursday, 29th August 2024 at East Cheshire Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, aged 83. Brian will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour and strength of character, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium, at 11.30am on Tuesday, 17th September. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to East Cheshire Hospice. 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.

WILSHAW (Jacqueline Margaret). It is with great sadness that the family of Jacqueline Margaret Wilshaw, of Biddulph Moor, and formerly of Church Close, announce her death on 24th August 2024. Jacqueline was much loved as a mother, mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Her funeral will be held on 17th September at St John’s Church at 11.30am. All friends are welcome – please confirm attendance for catering purposes with Julie on 07980 306 181. The family would like to thank Garside’s Funeral Service for their help and compassion shown to the family in these difficult and sad circumstances.