BAILEY (Dennis). Peacefully on 4th April 2026, at Stepping Hill Hospital, Dennis, aged 72 years, of Ackers Crossing. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Maureen Ann Bailey; loving dad of Colin; a dear father-in-law of Bev and a caring brother of Janet and Hazel. The service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 27th April at 1.15pm. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Christie. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32 West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
BRASSINGTON (Cynthia Mary). Peacefully on Tuesday, 7th April 2026, surrounded by family, at Spring Bank Nursing Home, Cynthia, aged 91 years, of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved wife of the late Russell; loving mum of Andrew and the late Paul; a dear mother-in-law to Stella; a much-loved grandma of Joe and Catherine, and a great grandma of Tommy, Audrey and Beatrix. Cynthia will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor, on Tuesday, 28th April at 11am prior to a committal service at Carmountside Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK c/o the funeral director. The funeral arrangements are entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
DICKINSON (John, “David”). Peacefully on 6th April 2026, at Prestbury House Care Home, John “David”, aged 95 years. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Una Dickinson; loving dad of Alan, Helen and Carole; dear father-in-law of Jane, Mike and Paul, and a cherished and treasured grandpa of Emma, Hanja, Katie and Thomas. The service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 11th May at 2pm. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the RNLI. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
LOWE (Ernest Raymond). Passed away peacefully on 16th April 2026, Ray, aged 87 years, of Smallwood. The dearly loved husband of Ann; much-loved dad to Robert and the late Judith and Chris, and a treasured granddad and great-granddad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Brookhouse Green Methodist Church. The funeral service is to be held at Brookhouse Green Methodist Church on Tuesday, 5th May at 11.30am, followed by interment at Davenport Chapel. All enquiries to Williams & Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
ROYALL (Joyce). Joyce passed away at her home address on Thursday, 9th April 2026, with her loving family by her side, aged 81 years and of Biddulph. She was the dearly loved wife of the late Peter; much-loved mum of Lee and Adam; much-loved nana of Jake, Jack, Robbie, Harry and Reuben, and a special sister of Doreen, Eileen and her late brothers Ian and Kenny. Joyce will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her family and dear friends. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at 10.40am on Tuesday, 28th April at Bradwell Crematorium. Family and friends wishing to attend should please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Biddulph In Bloom and Douglas Macmillan Hospice, in memory of Joyce. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph.
SARGEANT (Margaret Ann). Passed away peacefully, with Darren by her side, on Friday, 3rd April at Macclesfield District General Hospital, aged 79 years, of Congleton. She was the devoted wife of the late David; cherished aunt of Darren, Emma and Diane, and a treasured great-aunt of Megan, Imogen and Leo. Margaret will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at 2.30pm on Tuesday, 28th April at St Mary’s Church, Astbury. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
SINCLAIR (Yvonne Maureen). Peacefully, on 7th April 2026, at The Christie, Yvonne Maureen, aged 66 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Andrew Swift; loving daughter of Rose and the late Keith Sinclair; much-loved sister of Gaynel, Vallet, Keith, Vinnette and Diane; and a dear sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt and friend. The service and cremation are to take place at the Birches Crematorium on Friday, 15th May at 12.30 pm. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Amnesty International, the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
