ASHTON (Lilian, “Lyn”). Passed away peacefully on 14th October 2025, Lyn, aged 89 years, formerly of Brereton. The beloved wife of the late Roy; dearly loved mum to Julie, Mark, Darryl and the late Kim, and a treasured nana and great-nana. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the NSPCC and Adoption Matters. The funeral service is to be held at St Oswald’s Church, Brereton, on Friday, 31st October at 11.30am, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
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BEECH (Anne). At rest on 26th September 2025, at Springbank Care Home, Biddulph, with her family by her side, Anne, aged 86 years, formerly of Congleton. Cherished wife to the late Brian; dearly loved mum to Brian and mother-in-law to Debb, and treasured nan to Grace and Lily. Anne will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 24th October at 3.30pm. Family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Springbank Care Home. You are warmly invited to join the family at Sutton Hall, Bullock Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield (SK11 0HE) after the service. Enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
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DAYSON (Sharon Louise). Peacefully passed away on 15th October 2025, at her home address, surrounded by her loving family, Sharon, aged 52 years, of Knypersley, and formerly of Biddulph Moor. She was the dearly loved partner of Rob; devoted daughter of John and the late Edith; much-loved sister and sister-in-law of Mark and Kerstie; doting aunt to Jack and Alfie, and a dearly loved friend to many. Sharon will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and many dear friends. A funeral service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held at 10am on Tuesday, 4th November at Bradwell Crematorium. Family and friends wishing to attend should please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Sharon. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
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HARRIS (Raymonde Marie). Peacefully at rest on Tuesday, 30th September, in the care of the wonderful staff at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Ray, aged 97 years; originally of Algiers but a resident of Biddulph for her last 27 years. A dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Frank and Anne. Reunited at last with her adored husband John, and cherished grand-daughter Rebecca. The funeral service is to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 31st October at 12.40pm. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations may be made to the NSPCC in her name. Donations and enquiries directed to C McGough and Sons, 69, High Street, Biddulph, 01782 515 155.
LAWTON (Clair). Passed away peacefully on Friday, 10th October 2025 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Clair, aged 84 years, of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late Peter; adored mum of Martin and Matthew; treasured nan of Daniel, James, Bradley, Molly and Rhiana, and cherished great-nana of Maisie. Clair will be sadly missed by her family and many friends but fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th November at 10.45am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the National Autistic Society and Daneside Theatre Trust. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
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MADDICKS (Patricia, née Dickinson). Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 11th October 2025, at Clayton Manor Care Home, Congleton, Patricia, aged 83 years. The adored mum of Paul and Karen; cherished Nana Pat of Craig, Ashley and Reece; treasured great-grandma of Skylar; much-loved sister of Geoff, Anthony and Lynne, and missed sister-in-law of Pauline, Adrian and Jane. Patricia will be missed greatly by her family and friends but fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Friday, 7th November at 10am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Clayton Manor Care Home Residents’ Comfort Fund. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
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OWEN (Freda May, née Ash). Sadly and unexpectedly, Freda passed away in the comfort of her own home in Biddulph on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, aged 77 years. She was the beloved wife of Dennis; cherished and much-loved mum of Sarah, Drew and Becky; a dear mother-in-law of Mark, Sally and Ian, and a treasured nan and great-nan who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. A service to celebrate Freda’s life will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 6th November at 11am followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Any kind donations in lieu of flowers will be forwarded to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Donations and enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, 01782 212 880.
PULLEN (Stephen Kenneth, “Steve”). Peacefully on 6th October 2025, at East Cheshire Hospice, Stephen “Steve” Kenneth, aged 72 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved husband of Julia; loving dad of Stephanie and Alex and stepdad of Hudson. The funeral service and cremation is to take place at the Birches Crematorium on Tuesday, 4th November at 2.30pm. 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. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
RATCLIFF (Cyril) Peacefully on 7th October 2025, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Cyril Hugh, aged 90 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved partner of Mary Skellern; loving dad of Graham and Terese, dear father-in-law of Helen and the late David, and cherished and treasured granddad CYJ of Jennifer, Nicola, Ellie, Sarah and Alison. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 6th November at 12.15pm for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at 1pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. At the family’s request, no flowers; donations if desired to the Multiple Sclerosis Society UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
RUSHTON (Sylvia, former councillor and Mayor of Biddulph). At peace on 29th September 2025, at Golden Park Nursing Home, Sylvia, aged 86 years of Bid-dulph. The devoted wife of the late Gordon, and a dearly loved mum, grandma and great-grandma. Sylvia will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and many dear friends. A funeral service to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be held at 2pm on Thursday, 30th October at St John’s Church, Kny-perlsey, followed by interment at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Family and friends wishing to attend should please meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the RNIB and Staffordshire Sight Loss in memory of Sylvia. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WOOD (Mark). Mark passed away unexpectedly, aged 66, on Monday, 6th October at Macclesfield District General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished husband of Joanne; loving dad to Katie, James and Todd; respected father-in-law to Liam; much-loved granddad to Charlie; brother to John; son-in-law to Joan, and brother-in-law to Sue, Jenny and John. Mark will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour and strength of character, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 11am on Tuesday, 4th November. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Mark’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Mark’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Autism Together. A donation box will be available at the service; however donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963 (larvinandclegg.co.uk). Please direct all enquiries to them.
