BOULTON (Joan). Peacefully at Lawton Manor Care Home on Friday, 2nd December 2022 surrounded by her dearest family, John and Diane, Joan, aged 95, of Biddulph. The beloved and devoted wife of the late Leslie, and a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt and a good friend to many. Joan will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church on Tuesday, 20th December at 11am, prior to interment at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Will all relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Floral tributes welcome. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
BURN (Anne Jennifer, née Alksnuzarins). Passed away peacefully on Monday, 5th December, aged 68, surrounded by all her family. Adored and dedicated mum of Anthony, Melissa and Stephanie, and their partners Paul, Jay and Rachel and the most wonderful nana to Freida and Margot. Anne will be deeply missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is at St Winefride’s Church, Sandbach, on Friday, 30th December at noon, followed by a private committal at The Birches Crematorium. We ask that if anyone would like to pay tribute to her then they donate to Lymphoma Action, justgiving.com/fundraising/melissa-gascoine. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Service, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
BURT (Celia). Passed away peacefully on 7th December 2022, Celia, aged 82, of Wheelock. The beloved wife of Keith; much-loved mum to Suzanne and Linden, mother-in-law and treasured grandma. The funeral service is at Christ Church, Wheelock, on Thursday, 22nd December at 1pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; cash donations, if desired, in memory of Celia. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
DANBY (Glenys, “Jane”, nee Leese). Peacefully at rest on Thursday, 1st December 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Jane, aged 70, of Alsager and formerly of Scholar Green. The dearly beloved wife of Alan; loved step-mum of Richard, Matthew and family – Davina, Libby, Francesca, Imogen, Josh and Ella – and a dear sister of Paul, Mark, John and the late Michael. Jane will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service is at Rhema Church, Rode Heath, (ST7 3SD), on Tuesday, 20th December at 11am, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK, Greyhound Gap and Alsager Animals in Need in memory of Jane. Enquiries and donations: Wilson’s Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.
EDWARDS (Peter). Peacefully at home on 6th December, Peter, aged 77, of Sandbach. The much-loved father of Andrew and father-in-law of Fay; dearly loved granddad of Alex and William and great-granddad of Max; much-loved uncle of Martin, Sally-Anne and Mark, and treasured brother-in-law of Joan, Freda, June and Denise. The funeral is on Friday, 6th January at Crewe Crematorium at 10am. Family flowers only, please; donations, if preferred, to The Christie. Enquiries: Griffiths and Booth, Sandbach, 01270 765783.
HOLT (Phyllis Mildred). Phyllis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 3rd December 2022 at Spring Bank Nursing Home, aged 87. The cherished wife of the late Reg; the loving mum of Angela, and the late Jennifer; mother-in-law to Phil; grandma to Ashley, Sara, Robert and Lee; Little Nanny to Thea, Kayden, Rya, and Mia, a loved sister to Beryl and auntie to Jane and Sally. Phyllis will be lovingly remembered for her chatty nature, and her love for the town’s local shop owners. She was as good as the local newspaper when it came to whatever was going on. She could never sit still and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral is at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 10am on Friday, 16th December. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Phyllis’ memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can 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.
HUDSON (Margaret Georgina). Passed away peacefully at home on 9th December 2022, Maggie, aged 83, of Knypersley, formerly of Sandbach and born in Holmes Chapel. The devoted wife of David; treasured mum to Peter and Andrew, and a mother-in-law, dearly loved nana and great-nana. The funeral service is at Birches Crematorium on Friday, 23rd December at 1pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Bright colours welcome. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
LAING (James, “Jimmy”). Suddenly passed away on Monday, 5th December 2022, aged 72. The dearly beloved and devoted husband of Isabel; loving father to Alison and Diane; father-in-law to Brian and Rog, and much-loved granddad to Megan, Jake, and Joe. Jimmy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service is at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 29th December at 1.30pm. Will all wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations preferred to Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, 1, Park Avenue, Wolstanton, 01782 711 244.
MACHIN (Keith). Passed away peacefully at his home in Congleton on 3rd December 2022, Keith, aged 83. The loved and devoted husband of Barbara; much-loved dad of Stephen and Chris; very dear father-in-law of Anthea and Sara; cherished granddad of Kayleigh and Chris, Jolie and Joe, Poppy, Tilly and Joe; treasured great-granddad of Charlie, Ruben, Freddie and Alfie, and a dearly missed brother. Keith will be missed by all who knew him. The funeral service is at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, on Thursday, 22nd December at 11.30am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice (Hospice at Home) and Macmillan Nurses. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
MOSS (David James). Passed away at home on 26th November 2022, David, aged 73, of Betchton. Loving husband of Elizabeth; much-loved dad to Robert, Emma and Edwin, and a wonderful granddad. The funeral service is at Christ Church, Alsager, on Monday, 19th December at 10.30am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alder Hey Children’s Charity. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
NELSON (Patricia “Pat”). Peacefully passed away at Trentham House Care home on 30th November, aged 84, Pat, of Biddulph. The dearly beloved wife of the late Graham; the much-loved mum of Claire and Helen, and grandmother of Becky, Jim and Hannah; a loving sister to Catherine, David and the late Alan; a much-loved sister-in-law, mother-in-law, auntie, great-auntie and great-grandmother to Evie, Finley, Millie and Noah. A dear friend and neighbour to many who was much loved and will be sadly missed. The funeral is on Monday, 19th December at 1.30pm at English Martyrs’ RC Church (ST8 6NE) followed by committal at Carmountside Crematorium at 3pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, in memory of Pat to Asthma and Lung UK Charity. Enquiries: Emma, John Garside and Son, 01270 765783.
THORLEY (Dennis). Peacefully on 2nd December in Leighton Hospital, Dennis Thorley, aged 86. A devoted husband to Beryl; a much loved dad to Fiona, Justine and Helen, and a loving granddad and great-granddad. Dennis will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service is on Monday, 19th December at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, at 11.15am prior to committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, in memory of Dennis will be gratefully received for British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street, Crewe, 01270 584 329.
YATES (Doreen). Passed away at Leighton Hospital on 30th November 2022, Doreen, aged 87, of Elworth. The devoted wife of the late Cyril; dearly loved mum to Andrew, Christine and the late Julie, and treasured nanna. The funeral service is at Crewe Crematorium on Tuesday, 20th December at 10.45am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
YATES (James Graham). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 4th December 2022, Graham, aged 92, of Winterley. The beloved husband of the late Marjorie; dearly loved dad to David, Philip, Robert and Catherine, and a granddad and great-granddad. The funeral service is at St John the Evangelist’s Church, Byley, on Friday, 16th December at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to North West Air Ambulance. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
