BURY (Elizabeth Mary, née Smith). Passed away peacefully on 31st July 2026, aged 72 years. The beloved wife of the late Philip Bury, and loving mum to Ian and Helen; also a much-loved nan and sister who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service is to be held at Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium, Leek Road, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent (ST2 7AB) on Wednesday, 26th August at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Stroke Association. Cheques made payable to The Stroke Association may be forwarded to Simpson and Wilde Funeral Directors, 317, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7NR.
DALE (Frances Elizabeth). Passed away peacefully at Park House Care Home on 30th July 2026, Frances, aged 90 years, of Sandbach. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Bosley Methodist Church and St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. The funeral service is to be held at Bosley Methodist Church on Wednesday, 26th August at 2pm, followed by interment in Bosley Methodist Church Cemetery. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach 01270 750 852.
KIRKHAM (Antonia). Peacefully passed away on 24th July 2026, in the loving care of the staff at Lawton Rise Care Home, Goldenhill, Antonia, aged 93 years of Kynpersley. The dearly loved wife of Len; much-loved mother of Tina, and cherished grandma of Rachel. The family would like to thank everyone at Lawton Rise Care Home. Antonia will be sadly missed by her friends and family. The service will be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday, 18th August at 2.40pm. Family and friends wishing to attend should kindly meet at the crematorium. Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Biddulph Male Voice Choir. Enquiries to John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
LEWIS (Reginald Peter). Passed away peacefully on 4th July 2026, Reg, aged 88 years, of Sandbach. The devoted husband of the late Ann; adored Dad to Fiona and Helen, and wonderful granddad to Beckie, Stephen and Isobel. Family Flowers only. Donations if desired to Prostate Cancer UK. A service of thanksgiving and interment of ashes will take place at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Thursday, 27th August at 2pm, following a previous cremation. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach 01270 750 852.
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MURPHY (Don). Peacefully on 23rd July 2026, Don, aged 89 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of 66 years of Joan; loving dad of David and Amanda and a dear father-in-law of Sandra and Tim. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 20th August at 1.40pm for a service at St Stephen’s church at 2pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. 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 either the Christie at Macclesfield or Cancer Research UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
SARGEANT (née Parkes, Shirley). Passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, 5th August 2026 at Sherborne Court Care Home, Shirley, aged 80 years, of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late John; cherished mum of Sarah and Andrew; dear mother-in-law of Richard and Ruth, and grandma of Maisie, Laurence and Amelia-Rose. Shirley will be missed deeply and fondly remembered by all of her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at 11am on Tuesday, 1st September at Birches Crematorium, Northwich. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
