BLAKEMORE (Frances). Passed away peacefully on Friday, 1st October, 2021, at Leighton Hospital, Fran, aged 82, of Sandbach. A much-loved mum to Clare, and a dearest sister, aunty and friend to all. The funeral service will be at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Wednesday, 20th October at 1pm, followed by interment in Sandbach Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Leonard Cheshire Disability. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
GREEN (Maxwell Allden). Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 1st October, 2021, Max, aged 88, of Sandbach. The husband of the late Anne; much-loved dad to Stewart, Linda and Susan, and a granddad. The funeral service is at Crewe Crematorium on Wednesday, 13th October at 2.45pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK and Sandbach Animal Rescue. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
HARRIS (Brian David). Passed away 27th September. Brian will be dearly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. The funeral will take place on Monday, 18th October at 12.15pm at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, will go to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Griffiths and Booth, Laburnum Cottage, 17, Macclesfield Road, Holmes Chapel, 01477 532427.
JONES (the Rev Canon Patrick). The Reverend Canon Patrick Geoffrey Dickson Jones, MA Oxon, MLitt. University of Aberdeen, died peacefully at Blandford Forum, Dorset, on Monday, 27th September, 2021, at the age of 93. Formerly lay reader and curate at St Mary’s Parish Church, Sandbach. Greatly missed by his beloved wife, Winifred, and his children, Lucy, Rupert, Geoffrey, and Arabella. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
LONGLEY (George Bryan). On Saturday, 16th September, 2021, peacefully at the Manor Residential Home, Middlewich, and formerly of Northway, Holmes Chapel, Bryan, aged 88. The beloved husband of the late Phyllis Longley and a much-loved dad, granddad and great-granddad. The funeral service is to take place on Friday, 8th October at St Luke’s Church, Holmes Chapel, at 11am, prior to interment in Holmes Chapel Cemetery. Family flowers only by request; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01606 836708.
MACHIN (Ernest Cyril). Passed away in the care of Green Gables Care Home, Congleton, on Thursday, 23rd September, Cyril, aged 96. A loved husband to the late Dorothy; dear dad to the late Robert and father-in-law to Sue; loving granddad to Ruth and Sam; cherished great-granddad to Ebony and Amber, and a treasured friend to Malcolm. Cyril will be missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service takes place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, 15th October at 11am. Family flowers only; donations preferred to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
MANNING (Joy). Joy died peacefully at her home in Biddulph, on Monday 27th September, aged 93. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends, and all who knew her. A service of thanksgiving for, and celebration of, Joy’s life will be held at St Peter’s church, Congleton, on Monday, 11th October at 2pm. No flowers, please; donations, if desired, to Water Aid.
NIXON (Georgina Bernice), Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 23rd September, 2021, aged 81. Georgina will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service takes place on Tuesday, 19th October, at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Dogs Trust. Enquiries: Hooley, Watson and Buckley, 01625 422734.
PAGE (Josephine Mary). Peacefully passed away on 17th September, 2021, at Tall Oaks Care Home, Biddulph, with her loving family by her side, Josephine, aged 80. The beloved wife of the late Daniel; cherished mother to Karen, Julia, Martin and Debra; much-loved mother-in-law to Garry, David and Karen; devoted nana to Jennifer, Megan, Daniel, Reece, Jack and Paige; a treasured great-nanna to Thomas, Evelyn and Tommy and also a very dear sister of Betty, Ann, Nancy and the late June and Sydney. Josie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral takes place at St John’s Church, Knypersley, on Tuesday, 12th October at 11.30am prior to interment at Lask Edge Chapel, Biddulph Moor. It was Josie’s wish that mourners wear brightly coloured clothing, please. Friends wishing to attend are respectfully asked to meet at the church and all are welcome to join the family following the service at the Staffordshire Knot Public House, Gillow Heath, ST8 6RG. Family flowers only; donations, if preferred, to Biddulph in Bloom. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513210.
ROBINSON (Michael Winfield, “Robbo”). Sadly passed away on 13th September, 2021, aged 50. He was a loving son to his dad Dennis and late mum Ruth and devoted partner to Shelly. Known to many as Robbo, he will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family. The funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach on Friday, 15th October at 11am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, will be collected for British Heart Foundation, Elworth Cricket Club (Juniors)and Sandbach Animal Rescue Society. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762230.
SAMPLE (Roy). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Friday, 24th September, Roy, aged 89, of Congleton, and formerly of Somerford. The loving and devoted husband of Yvonne; much loved dad of Stephen, Sean, Tanja, Deborah, Dianne, John, Tony, Gary, Neil and Jackie, and cherished by his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roy will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 18th October at 10.45am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Less Able Club, Congleton. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
WILBRAHAM (Gladys Olwyn). Peacefully on 16th September, 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Gladys Olwyn, aged 92, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Peter Wilbraham; loving mum of Keith; dear mother-in-law of Jackie and a cherished and treasured grandmother of Stephanie. The funeral service is at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Friday, 15th October at 11am prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
WRIGHT (Ernest William Roger). Passed away unexpectedly on 27th September, 2021, at home, Roger, aged 68, of Wheelock. The devoted husband of Sandra; beloved dad to Kate and Stuart, and loving granddad. The funeral service is to be held at Wheelock Methodist Church on Thursday, 14th October at noon, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Smart casual colours welcome. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Wheelock Methodist Church and FORDS Care. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
