BAILEY (Doreen). Passed away peacefully at Applecroft Residential Home on Tuesday 1st May 2024, Doreen, aged 92 years, of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late Gerry; cherished mum of David and Stephen; loved mother-in-law of Diane and Susan; treasured mama to Alice. Doreen will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all that knew her. The funeral service will take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Thursday, 16th May at 10.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Windyway Animal Rescue. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
BOWYER (Kenneth). Peacefully on 30th April 2024, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Kenneth, aged 93 years of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Margaret; loving dad of Yvonne and Stuart; dear father-in-law of Neil and Lyn; cherished grandad to Stephanie, and treasured great-grandad to Jenson. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 30th May at 10.45am for a service at the United Reformed Church Congleton at 11am, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations if desired to either the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK. All enquires and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
CORNELIUS (Mary). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 22nd April 2024, with her loving family by her side, Mary, aged 77 years of Biddulph. The devoted wife of the late Alexander Francis Cornelius; dearly loved mum of Stephen and John, mother-in-law of Sharon; much-loved grandmother to Laura, Connor, Riley and Lainey, and a beloved friend to many. Mary will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at English Martyrs Church, Biddulph, on Tuesday, 14th May at 12.45pm, followed by a cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
DARBYSHIRE (Suzanne Muriel). Passed away peacefully at East Cheshire Hospice, with her husband and sister by her side, on 28th April 2024, Sue aged 62 years, of Marton and district. The devoted wife of Tony; much-loved sister to Janet and a loving auntie. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (UK) and East Cheshire Hospice. The funeral service is to be held at St James and St Paul’s Church, Marton, on Monday, 20th May at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
HEATHCOTE (Pamela). Peacefully passed away after a short illness, at her home address on 22nd April 2024, with her loving family by her side, Pam, aged 83 years, of Gillow Heath, formerly of Whitemoor Village. The devoted wife of Bob; dearly loved mum of Rob and Jill; dear mother-in-law of Kate, a much-loved nana of Alex and Harry, and a special great nana of Tyler. Pam will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 20th May at 2pm, followed by burial at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie UK and Douglas Macmillan Hospice. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
JOHNSON (Julie, “Jules”). Peacefully on 28th April 2024, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Julie “Jules” Patricia Johnson, aged 69 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Michael; loving mum of Tom and Jim; cherished and much-loved daughter of Norman, and treasured sister of Karen. The cortege is to leave her home on Wednesday, 22nd May at 10.40am for a service at Trinity Methodist Church at 11am, prior to cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the North West Air Ambulance. All enquires and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
KENNERLEY (Alma). Peacefully on 25th April 2024 at her home, aged 93 years. There will be a private committal service at Macclesfield Crematorium, followed by a service of thanksgiving for Alma’s life at Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton, beginning at 11.45am on Wednesday, 29th May. All relatives and friends welcome at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Young Lives vs Cancer. All enquires and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622 afinneron.co.uk
THOMAS (Sonia Louise). Suddenly, at home, on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024, Sonia, aged 48 years of Biddulph. The devoted mum of Jamie and John; cherished daughter of the late Dot and stepdaughter to Paul; a loving sister of Adrian, Danielle, Kim, Ange and the late Martin; a dear sister-in-law, aunt and cousin, and a very good friend to many. A service of celebration will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday, 22nd May at 12.15pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 3133 Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
TIMMS (Alan, “Rocky”). Peacefully on 27th April 2024, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Alan “Rocky” Timms, aged 84 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Margaret, and a loving dad, father-in-law, granddad and great-granddad. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 31st May at 12.15pm for a service at St James the Great Church at 12.30pm, prior to cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the North West Air Ambulance. All enquires and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk
WILLIAMS (James Trevor, “Trevor”). Peacefully on Sunday, 28th April 2024, while at Astbury Mere Care Home, Trevor, aged 82 years of Scholar Green, formerly of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved husband of Melva; treasured dad of Damon and Gareth; dearest father-in-law to Debbie and Julie; a cherished grandad of Andrew, Sam, Chris and Abi, and a good friend to many. Trevor will be sadly missed but affectionately remembered by his loving family. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 23rd May at 11.20am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Cancer Research UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 3133, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
