BOULTON (Henry, “Harry”). Peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, 27th May 2026, with his dearly loved wife by his side, Harry, aged 77, of Knypersley. He was a devoted husband to Ann and a much-loved dog dad to Enzo and Luca. Harry will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, family and many friends. A service to celebrate Harry’s life will be held at 11.20am on Thursday, 25th June at Bradwell Crematorium. Family and friends wishing to attend are kindly invited to meet at the crematorium. A reception following the service will be held at The Talbot, Biddulph, where family and friends are warmly invited to join us. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be made to ISCGB Rehome and Rescue (Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain) and Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BYATT (Frank). Peacefully passed away at his home, on Thursday, 21st ay 2026, with his loving family by his side, Frank, aged 82 years, of Biddulph. A devoted husband to Eileen; dearly loved dad of Mandy and Nicola, and father-in-law of Rich and Paul, and a special friend to many. Frank will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his loving family and friends. A service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at noon on Tuesday, 16th June, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. The family has requested family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
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ALCOCK (Olive). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital, with her loving family by her side, on 16th May 2026, Olive, aged 85 years, of Biddulph Moor. The devoted wife of Harry; a dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Catherine; a much-loved grandma of George, Lottie and Poppy; special sister to the late Paul, and sister-in-law of Dorothy, as well as a very dear friend to many. Olive will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her family and dear friends. A service to celebrate Olive’s life will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 10am on Monday, 22nd June, followed by committal at Bradwell Crematorium. Friends wishing to attend should please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK and Alzheimer’s UK in memory of Olive. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
COOK (Roy). With great sadness, the family share that Roy peacefully passed away on Thursday, 4th June 2026 at Clayton Manor Care Home. He received the rites of the Holy Catholic Church, and we pray for the peaceful repose of his soul. RIP. The dearly loved and devoted partner of Una; a dear brother to Brenda; a loving uncle and great uncle, and a dear friend. The funeral service is to take place at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, 23rd June at 12.30pm prior to committal at Birches Crematorium. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Roy’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to The Christie Charity. 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-Clegg Funeral Directors, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. (larvinclegg.co.uk). Please direct all enquiries to them.
WYNNE (Joan). 19th May 2026. Peacefully passed away at Station House Care Home, Crewe, aged 77 years, Joan, of Sandbach. A much-loved wife, mum, granda, great-grandma, sister, aunt and friend to many. Her funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Tuesday, 23rd June at 11am followed by burial at Sandbach Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations to Dementia UK. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder and Son (Crewe and Nantwich Funeral Services), 01270 812 512.
LLOYD-JONES (Christine). Peacefully on 1st June 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Christine Ann, aged 84 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Ralph Lloyd-Jones; loving mum of Katie and Peter; dear mother-in-law of David and a cherished and treasured nan of Isabelle and Finlay. The cortege is to leave her home on Thursday, 2nd July at 11am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. 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 Dementia UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
MAYBURY (Roy). Peacefully on 2nd June 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Roy, aged 82 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Christine; loving dad of Barry and Josephine; dear father-in-law of Kerry and Ramon; cherished granddad of Christopher, Charlotte, Kyle, Adam and Ella, and treasured great-granddad of Jacob, Darcie, Nancy, Ivy and Royston. The cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 29th June at 11.40am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15pm. 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 British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
PALLANT (Michael Stanley). Passed away on 4th June 2026, Mike, aged 80 years, of Elworth. The much-loved Husband of Carole, and beloved dad to Simon, John and his wife Cassie. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Injured Jockeys Fund. The funeral service is to be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Wednesday, 24th June at 11.30am. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
