JONES (Freda Gwendoline). Passed away peacefully on 23rd April 2026, Freda, aged 89 years, of Holmes Chapel and formerly Tuebrook, Liverpool. The much-loved wife of the late Ray; loving mum to Ceri, Wendy and Alec, and a treasured nana. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Stephen’s Care Home (Activities Fund). The funeral service is to be held at St Luke’s Church, Holmes Chapel, on Friday, 15th May 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.
MANNING (Paul James Alfred). Suddenly passed away on 9th April 2026, aged 53 years, formerly of Congleton. A dear son of David and the late Margaret; brother of Michelle, Sarah and Robert, and an uncle. The funeral service is being held at 10.30am on Wednesday, 13th May, at Telford Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations if so desired to be divided between the Lingan Davies Cancer Fund and Hereditary Brain Aneurysm Support (HBA Support), for which purpose a collection box will be provide at the crematorium. Enquiries: JR Williams Funeral Directors, Towers Lawn, Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, 01630 654 490 (jrwilliamsfunerals@com).
OAKDEN (Jill). Peacefully but suddenly in her sleep in the amazing care of Bradwell Court Care Home, Congleton, on Sunday, 12th April, aged 82 years. The much-loved wife of the late Neil, and a devoted mum, grandma, auntie, sister and sister-in-law. Jill was a devoted district nurse, midwife and Macmillan Nurse. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. It was Jill’s wish that everyone was to wear bright colours to her funeral please. Family flowers only and donations if desired to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice or Alzheimer’s Society. The funeral service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 8th May at 12.15pm. For further information please contact Three Shires funeral service, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
PIMLOTT (Dennis). Aged 96 years, of Congleton, died peacefully on 24th April 2026 at Heliosa Nursing Home. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Doris Pimlott; loving dad of David and Julie; dear father-in-law of Diane and Laurence; cherished granddad of Marcus, Lisa, Andrew, Oliver, Rebecca and Samuel, and a treasured great-granddad of Nicole, Fraser, Fearne, Lucy, Rory, Harry, Rosie and George. The cortege is to leave his son’s home on Monday, 18th May at 10.50am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend should kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to either the Macular Society or Communicare Congleton. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
SALE (Reginald Kenneth, “Ken”). It is with great sadness we report that on 23rd April 2026, Reginald Kenneth Sale suddenly passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital after a short illness. Aged 88 years, of Biddulph, he was the dearly loved son of the late Reginald and Esther Sale; a devoted brother of the late Brenda, and a much-loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle, and a special friend to many. Ken will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and many dear friends. A funeral service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at 10am on Thursday, 14th May at Carmountside Crematorium. Family and friends wishing to attend, please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Douglas Macmillan Hospice, in memory of Ken. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
STANWAY (Hazel). Peacefully at home on Friday, 24th April 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Hazel, aged 79 years of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved wife of the late Stuart; treasured mum of Steven and Mark; dearest mother-in-law to Sarah and Val; cherished nanna and great nanna a much-loved friend to her caravan family in Towyn, Wales, and a very dear neighbour to many. Hazel will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 22nd May at 11am prior to interment into Woodhouse Burial Ground. Will relatives please accept this as the only intimation. Friends wishing to attend are asked to kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice 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.
WHITTAKER (Moreen Ann, née Blackhurst). Moreen, aged 82 years, passed peacefully away in Stepping Hill Hospital on Tuesday, 21st April 2026. She was the much loved wife of the late Dennis; cherished mum of Raymond and Jean, and devoted grandma of Joe. She was also a loving mother-in-law of Simon. Moreen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service and committal will take place on Friday, 15th May at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations, if desired, may be given for The East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 25, High Street, Macclesfield, 01625 422 583.
