BRADLEY (Janet). Aged 70, died peacefully at home on Sunday, 23rd August 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Much-loved wife to Keith, and loving sister to John, Joanne and Susan, Janet will be greatly missed by family, close friends and all who knew her. Janet’s funeral will take place on Friday, 11th September, at St Mary The Virgin Church, Bosley, Macclesfield, (SK11 0NX) at 2pm, followed by the committal in the church yard. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired in memory of Janet will be gratefully received for East Cheshire Hospice at Home. For all enquiries, please contact Coop Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
BROWN (Margaret Gwendoline). Passed away peacefully on 25th August 2026, Margaret, aged 83 years, of Betchton and formerly Bradwall. The devoted Wife of Bill; cherished mum to William, Wendy and Jennie, and much-loved granny to Jack, Josh, Ollie, Jess, William and Gabriel. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Mary’s Church, Sandbach. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Thursday, 10th September at 11am, followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach 01270 750 852.
CADDY (Neil Thomas). Peacefully, while at home on Wednesday, 19th August 2026, surrounded by his loving family, Neil, aged 77 years, of Biddulph. The beloved and devoted husband of Jane; treasured dad of Paula, Sarah and Elizabeth; cherished granddad of Josh, Zach, Sam, Annie and Joe, and a dearest friend and neighbour. Neil will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 7th September at 1.20pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only please; donations, if desired to Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
RUTTER (Harry) Peacefully on 27th August 2026, at home, Harry, aged 85 years, of Mossley. The dearly loved husband of the late Norah Rutter; loving dad of Garry, Sam and Pam; dear father-in-law of John, Wayne and Ian; cherished granddad of Noah, and big granddad of Eadie-May and Hugo. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 11th September at 10.40am for a service and interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 11am. Will relative please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. 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).
THOMPSON (Shirley). Passed away peacefully while at home on Monday, 17th August 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Shirley, aged 87 years of Holly Oak Farm, Gratton. The devoted and beloved wife of Derrick; treasured mum of Sharon; much-loved mother-in-law to Mick; cherished nan of Sophie and Daniel, and a grandma and great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law, and a good friend and neighbour to many. Shirley will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. The funeral service will take place at St Michael’s Church, Horton, on Wednesday, 9th September at 12.30pm prior to interment into the churchyard. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations if desired, to St Michael’s Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
