BIRCHALL (Graham), Peacefully on 26th June 2023, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Graham, aged 85 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved husband of the late Pat Birchall; loving dad of Simon and the late David, and a dear granddad of Jazz, Aaliyah and Nyla. The cortege is to leave Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 19th July 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 Cancer Research UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BRAYNE (Marion). Peacefully passed away on 24th June 2023, at home, with her loving family by her side, Marion, aged 77 years, of Brown Edge, and formerly of Endon. The devoted wife of John; dearly loved mum of Sarah, Chris and Claire; much-loved nan of Oliver, Megan, Louis, Madison and Teddy, and a great nan of Izzy and Ava Rose. Marion will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A service is to be held to celebrate the life of Marion at St Anne’s Church, Brown Edge, on Monday, 10th July at 1.15pm. Mourners wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Douglas Macmillan Hospice, in memory of Marion. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
DANIELS (Stanley). Peacefully on 25th June 2023, at Leighton Hospital, Stanley aged 97 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Valerie Daniel; loving dad of John, Joan, Sarah and the late Steve; dear father-in-law of Sandra, Kevin, Terry and Louise, and a treasured and cherished granddad and great-granddad. The cortege is to leave his home on Tuesday, 25th July at 1.50pm for service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 2pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield 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 the Royal British Legion. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
DAVIES (Walter Kenneth, “Ken”). Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on 29th June 2023, Ken, aged 94 years. The devoted husband of Marjorie, and a much-loved dad, granddad and great-granddad. Sadly missed but fondly remembered. The funeral service will be held at 10.30am on Thursday, 13th July at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Arthritis UK. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, 01782 513 210.
DENTITH (Paul) of Congleton passed away suddenly on 15th June 2023, aged 72 years. Paul was the dearly loved husband of Dorothy; much-loved dad to Helen and Simon and father-in-law to David and Alba, and a treasured granddad to Florence, Henry, Luciá and Ellie. The funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, on Wednesday, 12th July at 2pm. Family flowers only please, with donations if desired to Parish of Congleton. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
EDWARDS (Philip Harold, “Phil). Passed away after a long illness at his home on 21st June 2023, Phil, aged 67 years, of Congleton. The son of the late Myrtle and Norman; brother of the late David; much-loved husband of Jacqui; cherished dad of Ben; dear father-in-law of Amy; treasured granddad of Archie, and much missed brother-in-law of Julie and Tony. The funeral service will be held at 12.45pm on Friday, 14th July at St Peter’s Church, Swettenham, followed by a committal service at The Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Christie in memory of Phil. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
FITZSIMMONS (Carol Ann). Passed away suddenly on Friday 23rd June 2023, aged 73 years. The adored wife of Barry; caring mum to Andrew, Claire and Christopher; and a loving grandma and devoted sister. Carol will be truly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Friday, 14th July at 10.30am, followed by a burial at Sandbach Cemetery. Family flowers only; all donations gratefully received to justgiving.com/crowdfunding/forcarolfitzsimmons, to support creative wellbeing programmes in loving memory of Carol. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 878 540.
FREEMAN (Joan). Joan passed away peacefully on the 18th June 2023, aged 88. A beloved wife to Bill; cherished mum to Janice, Colin and Tracey; special mother-in-law to Mike and Kevin; dearest grandma to Wesley, Kerry-Anne, Shona-Leigh, Scott and Ryan, and great-grandma to Remy and Kit. Joan was also a much-loved and highly valued friend, who will be deeply missed but fondly remembered. A funeral to celebrate Joan’s life will take place at 11am on Tuesday, 11th July at the United Reformed Church, Antrobus Street, Congleton (CW12 1HE), followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. All mourners are welcome to join the family both at church and crematorium. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to Dementia UK. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
GARVEY (Eric). Peacefully at rest on Saturday 17th June 2023, while at St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice, Winsford, in the presence of his loving family, Eric, aged 77 years, of Mount Pleasant, Mow Cop. The dearly loved husband of the late Christine; much-loved dad of Kerry; a dear father-in-law of Glenn; adored granddad of Anthony, and step granddad of Samuel; and a loving brother and brother-in-law of Pat, Myles, Fred, Christine, and the late Josephine and Christine. Eric will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. No funeral service is to take place, at Eric’s request. Kerry, Glenn and Anthony would like family and friends to join them in remembering and honouring the life of Eric at The Bleeding Wolf, (ST7 3BQ) on Friday, 7th July at 2pm. Enquiries to Wilsons Funeral Directors, 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937. (This is an amended notice from the one last week).
GILLETT (Michael Sherman). Suddenly at home on Monday, 19th June, Michael, aged 83 years, of Sandbach. The dearly beloved husband of the late Sandra; much-loved dad of Timothy, Corinne and the late Mark; treasured granddad of Ashley, Hannah, Cara, Rebecca and Stephen, and great-granddad of Joshua and Jamie. Family flowers only please. Donations, if preferred to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. All funeral enquiries to Griffiths and Booth, Sandbach, 01270 765 783.
HADFIELD (Hilda Mary). Peacefully on 25th June 2023, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Hilda Mary, aged 95 years, of Congleton. The loving mum of Phillip and his partner Louise and the late Sarah, and a cherished and treasured grandma and great-grandma. The cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 18th July at 1.25pm for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm. 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 New Life Church. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HALL (Margaret). Suddenly on 13th June 2023, at home. Margaret, aged 78 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of John; loving mum of Richard and Daniel; dear mother-in-law of Laura and Katie, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Oscar, Daisy and George. The cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 18th July at 10. 40am for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at 11am. 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 British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
MINSHULL (Robert Colin, “Rob”). At rest on Monday 26th June 2023, while at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Rob, aged 74 years, of Biddulph Moor. The truly devoted and beloved husband of Janet; treasured dad of Julie and Dave; dearest father-in-law to Dave and Bev; most adored and loved granddad of Antonia (and bump), Matt and Dan; and a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Rob will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. A service of Thanksgiving will take place at New Road Methodist Church on Wednesday, 12th July at 2pm prior to interment into Hill Top Churchyard. Will all relatives please accept this the only intimation; would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Floral tributes welcome, or if preferred donations to Cancer Research UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 3133 Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
NOLAN (Thomas Patrick, “Tommy”). Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Thomas “Tommy” Patrick who departed this life on 20th June 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy RIP The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Ursula Nolan; loving dad of John and James; dear father-in-law of Caroline and Charlene; cherished granddad of Stephen, Helen, Liam and Oliver; treasured great-granddad of Elodie and William, and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Requiem Mass is to take place at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Monday, 17th July at 12.30pm prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
PARRY (Jean). Jean passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 27th June 2023, at East Cheshire Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, aged 80. A loving mother to Wendy and Tony, and much-loved gran of Aimee, Alice, Mary, George and Charlie. Jean will be lovingly remembered for her strength of character, sense of humour, love of gardening and words of wisdom, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 11am on Friday, 14th July. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Jean’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Jean’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Research UK. A donation box will be available at the service, but 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 or larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.
READER (Michael John, “Mike” ). Of your charity please pray for the repose of the Soul of Michael “Mike” John, aged 76 years, who departed this life on 29th June 2023, at home. Fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy RIP. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Lorraine; loving dad of Catherine, Alison and Helen; dear father-in-law of Andrew (“Mitch”), Andrew and Andy; cherished and treasured grandad of Hannah, Henry, Emily, Oliver, James and Amelia, and a dear brother to Kathleen, Monica and the late Jean. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 20th July at 11.40am for Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church at noon. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the church. At the family’s request, can mourners please wear a Manchester United tie or a splash of red. Family flowers only donations if desired to East Cheshire Hospice c/o Family. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SEABRIDGE (Eva Janet, “Eddie”). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 18th June 2023. Eddie, aged 88 years, of Congleton, and formerly of Biddulph. The devoted wife of the late Stanley, and dearly loved mum of Ian. Edwina will be lovingly remembered by her family and many friends. The funeral service is to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th July at 11am. Friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the RNLI and air ambulance. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WORTH (Arnold). Passed away peacefully at home on 25th June 2023, Arnie, aged 83 years, of Wheelock. The devoted Husband of Margaret; much-loved dad to Debbie, Suzanne and Claire, and a treasured grandad and great-granddad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Christ Church, Wheelock, and Cheshire Young Carers. The funeral service is to be held at Christ Church, Wheelock, on Friday, 21st July at 3pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
