ARCHER (Patricia Ann). Ann passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 23rd August 2023 in the care of East Cheshire Hospice surrounded by her loving family, aged 82. The cherished wife of the late John; loving mother to Andrew and Jane; much-loved mother-in-law to Diane; cherished grandma of Jessica, George and Rebecca; respected sister to Lyn, and a sister-in-law and auntie. Ann will be lovingly remembered for her warm personality, friendly smile, words of wisdom and unassuming nature and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 11am on Friday, 15th September. Following the service, Ann will be interred with her late husband John in Astbury Cemetery. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Ann’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Ann’s memory. 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.
KING (Gareth David). Gareth, aged 49, son of the late Angela Louise and Alan Anthony King and brother to the late Howard King, late of Jersey Close, Congleton, died peacefully after a short illness on 29th August 2023. The funeral service will be held at The Birches Crematorium, Birches Lane, Lach Dennis, CW9 7SU on Wednesday, 20th September at 3pm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Rossendale Trust and/or Alzheimer’s Research UK (to be applied into its research fund dedicated to the link between Downs and Alzheimer’s) either direct or through the funeral directors. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
ROBERTS (Jessie). Peacefully passed away at home on 30th August 2023 with her loving family by her side, Jessie, aged 81, of Biddulph, formerly of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late Stewart; dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Kevin and Leslie; much-loved nan of Lee; a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt, and a special friend to many. Jessie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A service to celebrate the life of Jessie is to take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 11th September at 10.30am. Would mourners wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK, in memory of Jessie. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
SWAINE (Heather Mary). Peacefully on 29th August 2023 at East Cheshire Hospice, Heather Mary, aged 66, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Mark; loving mum of Charlotte and Lyndsey; cherished and treasured grandma of Orla; dear twin sister of Diane, and sister-in-law of Pip, Kate, Ian and Steve. A service of thanksgiving for Heather’s life will take place at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, on Monday, 25th September at 2.15pm. 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.
