BEECH (Norman). On Thursday 18th June 2026, peacefully at home, Norman, aged 90 years. The beloved and loving husband of the late Margaret, and loving brother of John and the late Phil. Norman will be missed greatly by his loving family and all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at 2pm on Wednesday, 8th July at Gawsworth Methodist Chapel, followed by private interment in the churchyard of The Parish Church of St James The Great, Gawsworth. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Gawsworth Methodist Chapel or the East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries to Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433 853, (andrewsmithfuneralserevices.co.uk).
GREGSON (John Charles Barry). Peacefully on 13th June 2026, at Henning Hall Nursing Home, John Charles Barry, aged 89 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Pat Gregson; loving dad of David, Michael and Jane; dear father-in-law of Paul, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Vicki, Jock, Ollie, Josh, Gracie and Emmie. A service of celebration for John’s life will take place at Marton Church on Monday, 20th July at 11am. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Marton Church. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
HILLMAN (Mary Roberta, “Bobbie”). At rest on 15th June 2026, at Primrose House Care Home, Haslington, Bobbie, aged 90 years, of Church Lawton. The dearly loved wife of the late Bryan; devoted mother of Sally and Bonnie; loved mother-in-law of Denis; treasured grandma of Gemma, Joel, Eliot, Lauren and Piers, and much-loved great-grandma of Fabio, Beau, Anastasia and Cassian. The service and cremation will be at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 17th July at 2.40pm. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired a donation may be made to the NSPCC. All inquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 144/146, Crewe Road, Alsager, 01270 882 097.
LAWTON (Kate Elsie). Peacefully on 11th June 2026, at East Cheshire Hospice, Kate Elsie, aged 97 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Cyril; loving mum of Janette and Kevin; dear mother-in-law of Ray and Wendy, and cherished and treasured nan of Phillip and Kathryn. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 6th July at 12.15pm for a private committal for family at the Birches Crematorium at 1pm, followed by a service of thanksgiving for Kate’s life at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 2pm. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at St Mary’s Church, Astbury. Family flowers only, donations if desired to East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622, (afinneron.co.uk).
MCCARTHY (Trevor Michael). Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 11th June 2026, at home with his family by his side, Trevor, aged 67 years, formerly from Smallthorne. The devoted husband of Tina; cherished dad of Chris and Joannna; stepdad to Chloe; loved father-in-law of Laura and Jamie; treasured granddad of Macy, Aidan, Harry, Finn, Mason and Henry; dear brother of Sue and the late Dave, and brother-in-law of Paul and Carole. Trevor will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at 2.30pm on Friday, 10th July at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the British Liver Trust. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
NICHOLLS (Carol Ann). Passed peacefully on Monday, 8th June 2026, in a local care home, Carol, aged 75 years. The dearly loved wife of David; beloved mother of Rebecca and Adam; cherished grandmother of Warren and Harriet, and a treasured mother-in-law. Carol will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service and committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 6th July at 11.30am. Family flowers only by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Alzheimer’s Research UK. All enquiries to Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433 853, (andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk).
RODGERS (Patrick James). Passed away on Friday, 29th May 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Patrick, aged 84 years, of Congleton. The beloved husband of the late Valerie; dearly loved dad of Tina and Tracey and granddad to his grandchildren, who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Friday, 3rd July at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Christie. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, Cheshire, 01260 298 829.
SMITH (Irene). Peacefully on 13th June 2026, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Irene, aged 84 years, formerly of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late David Smith; loving mum of Paul and Susan; dear mother-in-law of Neil, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Louis and James. The service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 30th June at 10.45am. 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 Cancer Research UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
WALSH (Denis Peter). Peacefully on 12th June 22026, at home, Denis Peter, aged 70 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Pauline; loving dad of Chris and Jen; dear father-in-law of Susannah and Rob, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Sebastian, Molly and Ben. The cortege is to leave his home on Wednesday, 1st July at 12.45pm for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at 1.30pm. 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 East Cheshire Hospice or Macmillan Nurses. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
