BARLOW (Maureen, nee Carter). Peacefully while at home on Saturday, 26th November 2022, surrounded by her dearest family, Maureen, aged 75, from Biddulph, and formerly of Blackburn. The beloved and devoted wife of Jim; treasured mum of Catherine, Robert and Mary; loving mother-in-law to David and Michael; cherished grandma of Nikita, and a much-loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a dear friend and neighbour to many. Maureen will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church on Tuesday, 13th December at noon, prior to interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Will all relatives please accept this the, only intimation; would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity (to benefit the MS team/department at Royal Stoke University Hospital) c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
GOODWIN (Denise Sheree). Peacefully at rest on 26th November 2022, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Denise, aged 63, of Biddulph. The devoted wife of Peter; much-loved mum of Kelly and Matthew; dearly loved nana of Imogen, Noah and Ethan, a caring sister and sister-in-law and a special friend to many. Denise will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service is on Monday, 12th December at Carmountside Crematorium at 3.30pm. Would friends and family wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
JOHNSON (Jacqueline). The funeral took place on Wednesday, 30th November 2022 of Mrs Jacqueline Johnson, aged 57, of Biddulph, whose death occurred on 13th November 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
JONES (Laraine). Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, 21st November 2022, aged 73. The devoted wife of Barry; loving mum of Scott, Dawn and the late Lee Jones; treasured nannie of Tia and Brooke, and a wonderful sister and friend to many. Laraine will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. The funeral service is at 11am on Monday, 12th December at The Birches Crematorium. Bright colours are to be worn at Laraine’s request. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses. Enquiries: Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, Units 1-2, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
MEREDITH (Eleanor). Passed away peacefully with her loving son by her side at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 21st November 2022, Eleanor, aged 85, of Brown Lees. The devoted wife of the late Stan; dearly loved mum of Tony and the late Kevin; much-loved sister of Mary and the late Lilian, and a special friend to many. Eleanor will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. The funeral service is at 11am on Friday, 16th December at Carmountside Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to North West Air Ambulance. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
PUGH (Peter). Peter, of Brown Lees, Biddulph, passed away suddenly on Thursday, 17th November 2022 at home, aged 91. The funeral is at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 15th December at 2pm. Would family and friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in remembering Peter’s life. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to Alzheimer’s Society. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963, please direct all enquiries to them.
RHODES (Audrey). On 18th November 2022, at 90 years of age. Passed away peacefully at home in Biddulph Park, following a long illness borne with dignity and courage, supported by her loving family. The dearly loved wife of the late George; beloved mother of Chris and wife Irene, Fiona and fiancé Steve and Julian; a much-loved nana to Rebecca, Jacob, Joshua, Gabriella and Peter; treasured great grandma to Jonah, Isaac and Oscar, and with another great grandchild due to make their appearance in April. Reunited with George for all eternity. “Audrey has fought the good fight, she has finished the race, she has kept the faith:” 2 Timothy, Chapter 4, verse 7. The funeral is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 11.30am on Friday, 9th December, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Family flowers only, please; donations, if preferred, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Fresh Hair Wig Salon (cheques payable to UNHM Charity Fresh Hair Fund). Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
ROGERS (Sylvia, nee Brammer). Peacefully passed away at Park Lane Care Home, Knypersley, on 28th November 2022, Sylvia, aged 93, of Gillow Heath. The devoted wife of Eric; dearly loved mum of Wayne and her daughter-in-law Janet; much-loved grandma of Gemma and partner Gemma, Hannah and husband David, and a treasured great-grandma of Abigail. Sylvia will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 14th December at 1pm. Would mourners wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK in memory of Sylvia. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
SCOTT (John Philip). Passed away suddenly on Saturday, 26th November 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, John, aged 91, from Biddulph and formerly of Congleton. The devoted husband of the late Jean; much-loved dad of Wendy and Chris; cherished granddad of Andrew, Donna, Hayley, Bradley and Lewis, and treasured great-granddad of Heidi, George, Molly, Charlie, Maddie, Morgan, Rosie and Jackson. The funeral service is at 10.45am on Thursday, 15th December at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
WRIGHT (Carole, nee Brownlie). Sadly passed away on 27th November 2022 at St Luke’s Hospice in Winsford. Carole was adored by husband Alan, cherished by her daughter Vicky, and was a precious nanna to Frankie and Ryan and a loving stepmother to Andrew and Marvin. Carole will be missed tremendously by her many friends and her previous customers of Choice Fashion in Congleton town centre. The funeral is on 14th December at Macclesfield Crematorium, at 12.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s Hospice and Macmillan Nurses. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
