CAMM (Jean). Passed away peacefully on 19th June 2026, Jean aged 81 years, of Sandbach. The devoted Wife of Ray; treasured mum to Dawn and Amanda; mother-in-law to Mark and Nigel, and loving nan to Matthew, Logan, Rebecca and Luci. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice or Macmillan Nurses. Bright colours are welcome. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 16th July at noon. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach 01270 750 852.
COPESTAKE (Frank). Frank passed away peacefully on Thursday, 11th June 2026, in the care of the wonderful staff at East Cheshire Hospice, aged 99. The cherished husband of Winnie; loving dad to Chris and Anne; much-loved granddad of Bethan, Constance and Dafydd, and a respected friend to many. Frank will be lovingly remembered for his unassuming nature, warm personality and friendly smile, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at noon on Monday, 13th July. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Frank’s life. Everyone is invited to wear a splash of colour in memory of Frank. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Frank’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the East Cheshire Hospice. 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.
CRAVEN (Kathleen Mary). Peacefully on 15th June 2026, at Bradwell Court Nursing Home, Kathleen Mary, aged 91 years. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Francis “Michael” Craven; loving mum of Mark and Rachel; dear mother-in-law of Marie, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Alexander, Charlotte, Freddie, Rimone and Emily. A graveside service and interment are to take place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Tuesday, 7th July at 10.30am. Will relatives please accept this, the only invitation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the graveside. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
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DAVENPORT (Clair). Sadly passed away on Saturday, 13th June 2026, aged 59, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. The cherished wife of Pete; devoted mum to Will; beloved daughter-in-law of Roy and Maureen; sister of Mark and Carl; loved sister-in-law to Diane, Caroline, Gail and Andrew and caring aunty to Rob, Emma, Liam, Emma, John, Holly and Dave. Clair was a dedicated volunteer and fundraiser for the MND Association, raising £150,000 for the charity. Clair’s funeral will take place on Tuesday, 7th July at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 2.30pm, followed by a private family burial. The family would very much like everyone to join them for a celebration of Clair’s life at the Double Tree Hilton, Festival Park (The Old Moat House) from 4pm onwards. Family flowers only please, donations in Clair’s memory will be split between MND Association and Diabetes UK (justgiving.com, “in memory of clair davenport”, or use the QR code).
KINSEY (William Nield). On Wednesday 17th June 2026, passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital, William aged 95 years. A much-loved husband of the late Gillian; devoted dad to Simon and Sarah, and a proud granddad to Charlotte. The funeral service and committal is to take place at Birches Crematorium and Remembrance Park, Lach Dennis, on Thursday, 16th July, at 1pm. Flowers only by request, donations if desired to the RNLI. All enquires to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762 230 or 01477 532 000 or 01606 836 708.
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MCVITIE (David Glen). On 21st June 2026, at Cranford Grange Care Home, and formerly of Congleton, David, aged 81 years. The beloved husband of Hazel; dearly loved dad of Lucinda and James; much-loved father-in-law to Steven and Laura, and an adored granddad of Emma and Tom. He will be greatly missed by all his family and all those who knew him. The funeral service is to be held at The Birches Crematorium on 11th July at 12pm. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Race against Dementia. Donations and enquiries to Dodgson’s Funeral Service, 25, Manchester Road, Knutsford, 01565 634 251.
THORNHILL (Ian Charles, “Baz”). Peacefully on 1st June 2026, at Leighton Hospital, Ian Charles, “Baz”, aged 63 years, of Scholar Green. Loving dad of Stacey, Trudy and Gemma; dear father-in-law of Martin and Mike; cherished granddad Duckie and Rara to Poppy, Isla, Theodore and Noah, and a much-loved son of Jill and the late Basil. The cortege is to leave his home on Tuesday, 7th July at 1.15pm for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium 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 North West Air Ambulance or Leighton Critical Care Unit. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
WRAGG (Andrew William). On 31st May 2026, passed away at Leighton Hospital, and of Congleton, Andrew, aged 73 years. The dearly loved dad of Catherine and Stephen and a devoted granddad of Lilly and Findlay. He will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 9th July at 2.30pm. Donations if wished for The Samaritans and Cancer Research UK. Donations and enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49, Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, 01606 42534.
