COLCLOUGH (Philip). Passed away peacefully on 29th October 2024, Philip, aged 83, of Betchton. The beloved husband of Barbara; much-loved dad to Edward and wife Lucy, and dearly loved granddad to William. The funeral service is to be held at Christ Church, Wheelock, on Wednesday, 13th November at noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Prostate Cancer UK. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
HARDING (Dorothy). Peacefully on 26th October 2024 at Park Lane Care Home, Knypersley, Dorothy, aged 83, of Gillow Heath. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Percy Harding; much-loved mum of Andrew, Cheryl and Darren, and a special nanna and sister and mother-in-law. Dorothy will be missed and fondly remembered by all her friends and family. Donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
HART (Irena, née Nowak). Peacefully passed away on 24th October 2024, Irena, aged 76, of Biddulph Moor. The devoted wife of Harry; dearly loved mum of Suzanne and Katie, and much-loved sister of Kristina, Jan and the late Edward. Irena will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her loving family and her many friends. The funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, 29th November at 11am. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. The family will be celebrating Irena’s life by wearing colours and invite you to join them. Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity, Haemodialysis Department. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph.
HARVEY (Jean). Formerly of Goostrey, Jean passed away peacefully on 4th August 2024, aged 89. The funeral service is to take place at Goostrey Methodist Church on Wednesday, 20th November at 2.30pm. Would friends please meet and disperse at the church. Enquiries to Horne Brothers Funeral Directors, Audley Funeral Home, Ravens Lane, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent, 01782 720 719.
NOCKTON (Roy). Peacefully on 19th October 2024, Roy, aged 87, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Carole; loving dad of Andrew and Sarah; dear father-in-law of Teresa and Mark, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Tom and Hannah. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 14th November at 12.15pm for a service and cremation at Birches Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
POTTS (Margaret Elizabeth). On Monday, 28th October 2024, peacefully at Royal Stoke Hospital, Margaret passed away, aged 80. A much loved partner of Anthony, and a loving mum to Gavin. Margaret will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends. The funeral service is to take place at Crewe Crematorium on Wednesday, 20th November at 11.30am. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s Hospice and The Christie in memory of Margaret. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762 230.
SMITH (William “Bill” Carter). At rest on 22nd October at Royal Stoke University Hospital with his loving family by his side, Bill, aged 83, of Gillow Heath. The dearly loved and devoted husband to Linda, of 62 years; devoted and loved dad of Belinda and Paula; father-in-law to Mick; much loved and cherished granddad to Charlotte, Sophie, Liam, Connor and Reece and their partners, and great-grandad to Quinn, Alexandra and Ralph. Bill will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church on Wednesday, 20th November at 10.30am, followed by interment at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Would all family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Floral tributes welcome; donations, if desired, to Oncology Ward 202 at Royal Stoke University Hospital and Salvation Army. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
STANIER (Derek, “Neil”). Passed away aged 92, at home, Melton Close, Congleton. A loving husband to the late Angela and much-loved father to Robert and Geoffrey. The funeral arrangements are private, for Neil’s immediate family. Donations if desired, to Dementia UK.
