BESTWICK (Margaret). Margaret, aged 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, at home in Congleton. She was the loved and devoted wife of the late Ted; adored mum of the late John, and cherished by Paula, Richie and Dani. Margaret will be sadly missed by her family and friends, but fondly remembered. The funeral service is to take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Thursday, 9th April at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Priesty Court comfort fund. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
COLLORICK (James, 03/03/1922- 19/03/2026). Jim, aged 104 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, 19th March. A loving father to David and father-in-law to Jane. Jim will be missed greatly by all who knew him. The family will be having a private funeral service in his memory.
GILMAN (Arthur John). Passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on 27th March 2026, Arthur, aged 99 years, of Congleton and formerly Bramhall Hill Farm, North Rode. He was the dearly loved husband of Madge; amazing and treasured dad to Chris, Dave and Jeff; and a loving granddad and brother. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Church, North Rode, and St Mary the Virgin Church, Bosley. The funeral service is to be held at St Michael’s Church, North Rode, on Monday, 20th April at 11.30am, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
HOOLEY (Philip James). Aged 77 years. Passed suddenly on 13th March, 2026 at Bakewell Cattle Market, doing what he loved best. Father to Clare and Lisa; granddad to Jessica and Evie; brother to Allan and Janet; father-in-law to Nigel; brother-in-law to Anne and the late Peter, as well as a friend to many. Philip will be sadly missed by his family, friends and the many who knew him. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, 15th April at 11am at St Saviour’s, Wildboarclough. Family flowers only and any donations to Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland air ambulance or St Saviour’s Church, Wildboarclough (churchyard fund).
MCHALE (Neil, “Jock”). Neil passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday, 15th March 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family, aged 53. He was a cherished, loving father to Adam and Josh; much-loved granddad to Noah and Elijah, and respected brother to Sean and Peter. Neil will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, friendly smile, strength of character and words of wisdom, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 2pm on Friday, 17th April. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Neil’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Neil’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Asthma and Lung UK. A donation box will be available at the service, but donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. (larvinandclegg.co.uk). Please direct all enquiries to them.
SEAL (Granville). Granville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 24th March 2026 at his home of 63 years, surrounded by his loving family, aged 93. He was the cherished husband of Raye; loving dad to Julie and Martin; much-loved granddad of Dave, Kelly and Laura, and great-granddad to Arthur and Sadie. Granville will be lovingly remembered for his kindness to everyone, his wonderful smile and great sense of humour but mostly for the love of his family. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 10.45am on Friday, 17th February. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Granville’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Granville’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Marie Curie Hospice at Home. A donation box will be available at the service, but donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. (larvinandclegg.co.uk). Please direct all enquiries to them.
SIMCOX (Harold). Passed away peacefully on 24th March 2026, Harold, aged 85 years, of Sandbach. The dearly loved husband of the late Josephine; much-loved dad to Jill; granddad to Jenny and Hannah; great-granddad to Nylah and Libby, and brother to Ian and Doreen. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Parkinsons UK. The funeral service is to be held at St John’s Church, Sandbach Heath, on Thursday, 9th April at 2pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
WEATHERBY-BOON (Michael and Dorothy, née Woolley). Dorothy and Michael passed away at home in Aberdeenshire. Michael died suddenly on Thursday, 12th March; Dorothy died peacefully on Tuesday, 17th March with family at her side. Dorothy was born in Middlewich and Michael in Sandbach. They later moved to Aberdeenshire to be closer to their son Darren and his family. Devoted parents, much-loved grandparents and great-grandparents to-be, they adored their grandchildren, Luke and Hollie. Sadly missed and forever remembered. Comfort is taken in knowing they are now reunited. The family thank all who have shown kindness and support. Private family remembrance.
