BALL (George Joseph). Peacefully passed away after a long illness on Monday, 1st September aged 86 years, of Astbury. The much-loved husband of Rosemary; dear dad of Charles and Vesta, and much-loved grandparent of Joseph. The funeral service is to be held at New Life Church, Congleton, on Friday, 3rd October at 1pm. Please join the family in wearing something colourful. Black attire not necessary. Family flowers only, donations in loving memory of George will be gratefully received for Cheshire Wildlife Trust. For all enquires: Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
BEECH (Lawson, “Stuart”). Peacefully on 5th September 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Lawson, “Stuart”, aged 84 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Isabel; Loving dad of Andrew and the late David; dear father-in-law of Dawn and Angela; cherished granddad of Emma, Lucy, Sarah, David, William, Christopher and Richard; treasured great-granddad and a dear brother of Ian. The cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 29th September at 10.40am for a service and interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, 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 East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
BURROW (Neil Robert). It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Neil Robert Burrow on Monday, 11th August 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, aged 66 years, and of Congleton. He was the much-loved partner of Karen; cherished and loved dad of Tom and Esther and stepdad of Emily and Jenna; dearly loved son of Jean and the late Robert (Bob), and loved brother of Lynn. Also, a cherished father-in-law, grandpa and uncle who will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by all who loved and knew him. By the family’s request, a private funeral service took place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 11th August. Funeral arrangements by Williamson Brothers, Family Funeral Directors, 01782 212 880 (williamsonbrothers.co.uk).
HATTON (Philip). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on 9th August 2025, of Philip Andrew Hatton, aged 79 years, of Gosport, Hampshire. He was the dearly loved husband of Pamela; loving father of James and Jane; dear father-in-law to Tracy and Paul, and a devoted granddad to Holly and Bo. The funeral service will be on 23rd September, at noon in Portchester Crematorium, Fareham, Hampshire. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, Stubbington, Hampshire 01329 664 587.
HILL (Sandra Margaret, née Micklewight). Passed away on Thursday, 4th September 2025 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Sandra, aged 80 years, of Biddulph formerly of Congleton and Middlesbrough. The devoted wife of the late David; cherished mum of Jonathan and Christopher; loved mother-in-law of Natalie; treasured nanny of Dan and Katie, and a very dear sister of David. The funeral service will be held at The Birches Crematorium on Friday, 3rd October at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The Christie. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
PRIME (Janet Cunningham). Passed away peacefully on Friday, 22nd August 2025 at Bradwell Court Residential Care Home, Congleton, Janet, aged 91 years of Congleton. The devoted and loved wife of the late Alf and a loving support to Alf’s children and grandchildren, and a very dear auntie and sister-in-law. The funeral service will take place at St James the Great Church, Congleton, on Friday 26th, September at 11.45am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
WHEATLEY (Marjorie). Peacefully on 7th September 2025, at her home and in the presence of her loving family, Marjorie, aged 98 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Frederick George Wheatley of Congleton; much-loved mum of Loraine and Valerie; dear mother-in-law of Alan and Cyril; cherished grandma of Helen and Robert, and a much-treasured great-grandma. The cortege is to leave her home on Thursday, 2nd October at 1.45pm for a service and interment at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 2pm. 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 Cancer Research UK or East Cheshire Hospice at Home. Enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
WILSHAW (Robert James, “Jim”). Passed away on Sunday, 7th September 2025, following a short illness. Jim, aged 83 years, was born and bred in Biddulph, but lived in Congleton. He was the devoted husband of the late Betty; loving father of John and daughter-in-law Andrea; treasured granddad of Emily and Jack, and a proud great-granddad to Leo and his mate Barry the Dog. Jim will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer research UK or East Cheshire Hospice. The funeral service will take place at the Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, on Friday, 26th September at 11am. For further details please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
WOODWARD (Victor Stanley). Passed away peacefully at home on 8th September 2025, aged 85 years. Victor will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at The Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 25th September at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired in memory of Victor to Smash Care Community. All enquiries please contact George Lightfoot Funeral Directors, Witton House, Station Road, Northwich, 01606 42011.
