ARCHER (Terence “Terry”). Peacefully on 2nd February 2025, Terry, aged 85, of Rode Heath. The dearly loved husband of the late Joan; loving dad of Kelvin and Lynn; dear father-in-law of Ann and Mick, and a treasured grandfather and great-grandfather. A service and burial are to be held at All Saints’ Church, Church Lawton, on Friday, 7th March at 11am. Will all friends please meet at the church. family flowers only but if desired a donation may be made to All Saints’ Church, Church Lawton. All enquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 144/146, Crewe Road, Alsager, 01270 882 097.
BAILEY (Jean, née Biddulph). At rest on Friday, 14th February 2025 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Jean, aged 81, of Biddulph Moor. The devoted and beloved wife of the late William Roy Bailey, and a dear friend and a wonderful neighbour who is loved by so many and will be truly missed. The funeral service will take place at New Road Methodist Church on Tuesday, 18th March at 10.45am, prior to interment into the churchyard. Will relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No flowers, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to New Road Methodist Church and/or Iris’s Cats in Need c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
BAILEY (Margaret Ann). Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 13th February 2025, at home with her family by her side, Margaret, aged 79, late of Congleton. The dearly loved wife of the late Peter Lloyd Bailey; loving mum of Fiona and Paul; dear mother-in-law of Gary and Samantha, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Sophie and James. The funeral service is at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 14th March at 3.30pm. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Integrated Respiratory Team, East Cheshire NHS Trust. Enquiries: Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
BOOTH (Kenneth, “Ken”). Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 21st February 2025 at his home address, Ken, aged 75, of Biddulph Moor, and formerly of Ball Green. The devoted husband of Joan; dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Sarah and Phil; much-loved brother of Sandra and Alfie; a dear brother-in-law of Margaret; a treasured uncle and brother-in-law, and a very special friend to many. Ex Britannia Packaging. Ken will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his adoring family and many friends. The funeral is to take place at Hill Top Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, at 2pm on Thursday, 13th March followed by committal at Carmountside Crematorium. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to The Dove Service in memory of Ken. All enquiries to: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
DAYSON (Edith, née Shallcross). Peacefully passed away at Stafford Hospital on 13th February 2025 with her devoted family by her side, Edith, aged 73, of Biddulph. The devoted wife of John; dearly loved mum to Mark and Sharon; cherished mother-in-law of Kerstie and Rob; much-loved grandma of Jack and Alfie; a dear grandmother of Rosalie, and a very special sister of the late Maurice, Ken, Brian, June and John. Edith will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her loving family and many friends. The funeral is to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 19th March at 10.40am. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK in memory of Edith. All enquiries to: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
EATON (Peter). Passed away peacefully on 24th February 2025. A much-loved husband to the late Jill; devoted dad to three children, Sarah Christopher and Tanya, and granddad, great-granddad and partner to Shirley. The funeral service takes place on Wednesday, 19th March at 1.30pm at St James The Great Church, Congleton, and is followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. The funeral cortège will be leaving from Peter’s home. family and friends welcome but parking is limited. family flowers only, please; donations in memory of Peter will be gratefully received for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis and East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Co-Op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
GRIFFITHS (Frederick “Fred” Walter). Peacefully on 19th February 2025, Frederick “Fred” Walter, aged 90, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Catharine “Kate” Ann Griffiths; loving dad of Michael and Angela; dear father-in-law of Su and Allan; and cherished and treasured granddad of Richard, Harry and Ellie. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 20th March at 12.45pm for a service and interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 1pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HOGG (Frances May). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on Sunday, 16th February 2025, Fran, aged 85, of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late Alex; cherished mum of Alex, David and Susan; treasured grandma of Jack and Harry, and much-loved sister of Alan. Fran will be missed by all her family and friends but fondly remembered. The funeral service is to take place at Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 20th March at 3pm. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
ROBERTS (Kenneth Frank, “Kenny”). Suddenly passed away on Saturday, 15th February at his home in Crewe, Kenny, aged 73, of Crewe, previously of Biddulph. Partner of Barbara; much-loved dad to Laura and Suzanne, and dear granddad to Bethany, Cameron, Kerry and Arthur. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th March at 2pm. Relatives and friends wishing to attend the service are kindly invited to meet at the crematorium. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, are preferred to Staffordshire Sight Loss Association in memory of Kenny. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, Wolstanton, 01782 711 244.
SLATER (Christopher John). Chris, aged 78, from Biddulph passed away peacefully after a long illness at Douglas MacMillan Hospice, Barlaston on 16th February 2025. The beloved husband of the late Jennifer, and brother to Robyn and Jean, Chris will be sadly missed but fondly remembered as a good friend and neighbour. His funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 14th March at noon, followed by burial in the woodland area of Stone Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers, please, to Douglas MacMillan Hospice. All enquiries to funeral director Steven Linde, Cycle of Life Funerals, 01782 636 338.
WOOD (Jessie, née Hall). Jessie Wood, aged 102, passed away peacefully on 6th February 2025 at Tall Oaks Care Home, Biddulph. She was the wife of the late Cyril; mother to the late John, and Alan; grandmother to Michael, Maria, Victoria, Jacqueline and Peter, and grandmother to four generations. Jessie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Jessie’s funeral will take place on Tuesday, 18th March at 2pm, at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph. Would family and friends to meet at the church. family flowers only, please, donations kindly received for Macmillan Cancer Support. All Enquiries to: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
