ALTON (Sheila Mary). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 27th February 2023, Sheila, aged 88, of Haslington. A dearly loved mum to Matt and Giles, and a much-loved grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service is at Crewe Crematorium on Tuesday, 14th March at 2.45pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BASKEYFIELD (Margaret Ann, nee Leigh). Peacefully on Monday, 20th February 2023 at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Margaret, aged 84, of Biddulph. The beloved wife of the late Arthur and a dearly loved partner to Allan; devoted mum of Paul, Janice and the late Carl; dearest mother-in-law to Angela and Paul; most precious mamma of Joanna, and a dearest friend and neighbour to many. Margaret will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all her loving family and many friends. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 17th March at noon, prior to interment at St Lawrence’s Churchyard. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Douglas Macmillan Hospice 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.
BOOTH (Grace). Peacefully on 19th February 2023 in the loving care of the staff at St Michael’s Care Home, Chell, Grace, aged 99, formerly of Congleton. The dearly loved mum of Ron; dear mother-in-law of Marian; treasured nan of Simon, Philip and Simon’s partner Melanie; devoted great-nan of Jordan, Kiera and Lucas; loving sister-in-law of Iris; dear aunt of Jean and Janet; dear great-aunt of Michelle, and good friend to many. The funeral service is at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, on Thursday, 23rd March at 11am followed by cremation at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to St Michael’s Care Home Residents’ Comfort Fund. Enquiries: Horne Brothers Funeral Directors, Audley Funeral Home, Ravens Lane, Bignall End, 01782 720 719.
BOWKER (John Brian). Passed away peacefully on 25th February 2023, John, aged 89, of Sandbach and Middlewich. The dearly loved son of the late Harry and Bessie; loving brother to the late Sheila, and uncle to the late Paul. The funeral service is at Crewe Crematorium Chapel on Monday, 13th March at 10.45am, followed by interment at Middlewich Cemetery. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BUCKLETON (Peter Anthony). Peacefully on 21st February 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Peter Anthony, aged 83, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Anne; loving dad of Cheryl and Simon; dear father-in-law of Richard and Ali, and cherished and treasured granddad of Alannah, Jamie, Phoebe and Esta. The cortege leaves his home at 12.40pm on Tuesday, 21st March for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Time Out Group. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BURKHILL (June Rosemary). Passed away peacefully at Church House Care Home, Nantwich on 25th February, 2023, June, aged 88, previously of Park Lane, Sandbach. The beloved wife of the late Gerald; a dearly loved mum to David, Howard and the late Jonathan; mother-in-law to Susan and Nicola; a cherished grandma to Emma, Robert, Leanne and the late Andrew, and treasured great-grandma to Jake and Miles. June will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. The funeral service is on Thursday, 23rd March at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, at 11am followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Donations, if desired, will be gratefully received on behalf of the PDSA in memory of June. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
BURTON (Alexander Bastick). Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on 6th March 2023, Alex, aged 94. The devoted husband of Margaret; much-loved father of Alex and Elizabeth, and cherished and treasured grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral service is at The Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 23rd March at 3pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
LUDLAM (Janet Mary). Passed away peacefully on 28th February 2023, Jan, aged 80, of Sandbach. The much-loved wife of Keith; cherished mum to Diane and Martin; mother-in-law to Karen, and treasured granny of Chris, Jake, Sam and Ellie. The funeral service is at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Friday, 17th March at 10.30am, followed by private committal. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
MORRIS (Susan Ann). Peacefully on Sunday, 19th February 2023, Susan, aged 66. The much-loved wife of John Herbert Morris; loving mother of Clare Morris, Rachel Royall, Luke Morris and Christian Morris, and treasured nana of Sammuel, Hannah, Isaac, Grace, Corey, Jake, Robbie, Reuben, Evie and Thea. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church on Wednesday, 15th March at 1pm, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Could any family and friends wishing to join us for refreshments please join us at The Talbot after the interment. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
O’BRIEN (Dawn Ann). Peacefully on 9th February 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Dawn Ann, aged 65, of Congleton, and employee of Spar, West Street Congleton. The dearly loved partner of the late Frank; loving mum of Emma and Victoria; “Nanny Nanny” of Stanley, Evie-Mae and Ava-Rose, and a dear sister and sister-in-law. The cortege leaves her home on Thursday, 30th March at 10.05am for a service at Cross Street Pentecostal Church at 10.15am, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. 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 the Bull’s Head public house’s defibrillator fund (cheques made payable to Jamie Parry Ltd, or BACS payments can be made using the ref DOB Defib to account number 1585 0750, sort code 60-83-71). Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
RIGBY (Shirley, nee Hodgins). Peacefully at rest at Leighton Hospital on Tuesday, 14th February 2023, in the presence of her loving family, after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity, Shirley, aged 82, of Rode Heath, and formerly of Lawton Heath End. The devoted and loving wife of Barrie; much-loved mum of Geoffrey, Christopher and Martyn; loved mother-in-law of Sarah and Ken; precious nana of Christopher and Nigel, and an adored great-nana of Spencer. Shirley will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service is at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 15th March at 9.20am. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request; donations, if desired, to The Church of the Good Shepherd, Rode Heath, in memory of Shirley. Enquiries and donations: Wilson’s Funeral Directors, (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.
RYAN (Sheila, nee Wheelton). Peacefully on Wednesday, 15th February 2023 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Sheila, aged 88, of Biddulph. A truly devoted and beloved wife of Jim; dearest mum of Kevin; treasured grandmother of Cameron, Ethan and Jacob; loving sister of Brian, Richard, David and the late Rosemary, and a dear mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and a much-loved friend and neighbour to many. Sheila will be greatly missed by all her loving family and many friends. A service of thanksgiving takes place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Thursday, 30th March at 11am, prior to a committal service at Bradwell Crematorium. Will 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 Biddulph Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
SHAW (Donald). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 2nd March 2023, Don, aged 82, of Sandbach. The much-loved husband of Hilary; dear dad to Lesley and Jacky, and father-in-law and loving granddad. The funeral service is at St John’s Church, Sandbach Heath, on Tuesday, 21st March at 2pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
SPROSON (Jacqueline, “Jacky”). Peacefully on 25th February 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Jacqueline, “Jacky”, aged 74, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Harold; loving mum of Ceri; cherished and treasured grandma of Jessica and Thomas; dear sister of Pam, and sister-in-law of the late Gordon. The cortege leaves her home at 1.25pm on Thursday, 30th March for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Christie. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
STOKES (Brenda). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on Monday, 20th February 2023, aged 87. The devoted and much-loved wife of Ron; loving mother of David and Brian; cherished grandma of Stuart, Craig, Sian, Kieran, Charlotte and Christopher. There will be a private committal at the Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request, all donations gratefully received to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
WHEAT (David George). Passed away peacefully on 25th February 2023, David, aged 74, of Sandbach. The much-loved husband of Jane; loving dad to Lucy and Nick, and dearly loved granddad. The funeral service is at Vale Royal Crematorium on Wednesday, 15th March at noon. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
