BAILEY (Anne). Peacefully on 30th October 2025, at her home, in Rushton Spencer, Anne, aged 83 years. The beloved wife of the late Harold Bailey; much-loved mum of Susan, Alan and the late Roger, and loving grandma of Joe, Emma, Abi, Harry, Forbes and Innes. The funeral Wednesday 19th November, with a service at Highfield Cricket Club, Macclesfield Road, Leek at 11.30am, followed by private interment. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the cricket club. Colourful clothing is preferred; no black ties at Anne’s own request. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The East Cheshire Hospice and Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to S Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
DAVIS (Estyn Hugh). Passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on Sunday, 2nd November 2025, at Springbank Nursing Home, Knypersley, Estyn, aged 88 years of Biddulph. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Doreen; cherished father of Jenny and Andrew; dedicated father-in-law of Jonathan and Helen-Anne, and treasured grandpa of Marcus, Elliot, Charlotte, Alexander and Lewis. Estyn will be greatly missed by his family and friends but fondly remembered always. The funeral service will be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 20th November at 2pm, followed by burial at Woodhouse Burial Grounds. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Parkinson’s UK. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
GARSIDE (Cynthia Margaret). Peacefully at rest on Thursday, 30th October 2025, while at home in the presence and loving care of her family, Cynthia, aged 93, years of Astbury. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late Eric, and a much-loved mum and grandma of Stephen and Laura. Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Cynthia. A memorial service is to take place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Wednesday, 26th November at 1pm. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the church. No flowers by request; donations if desired to St Mary’s Church, Astbury, and the North West Air Ambulance Charity in memory of Cynthia. Donations and enquiries to Wilsons Funeral Directors, 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.
BOOTH (Anette). Peacefully on 1st November 2025, at Clayton Manor Nursing Home, Annette, aged 88 years of Congleton. The dearly loved wife of the late Eddie and a dear friend to many. The service and cremation are to take place at the Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, (CW9 7SU) on Monday, 24th November at 10am. Will friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
WATSON (Graham). Peacefully on 31st October 2025, Graham, aged 75 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved son of the late Reg and the late Ethel, and a dear friend to many. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 4th December at 11.50am for a service at St Stephen’s Church at noon, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to MENCAP. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
WARD (Helen). Peacefully on 5th November 2025, at East Cheshire Hospice, Helen, aged 89 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved partner of Peter Mackey; loving mum of Simon and Gill; dear mother-in-law of Karen and Mike and step um of Jenny and Stuart; cherished nana of Rachael, Jessica, Lydia and Gabriella, and treasured great-nana of Eva, Amelia, Matilda, Molly, Tom, Casey and Sophie. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 1st December at 10.50am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. 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).
HAVELOCK (John Joseph). We are sad to announce the death of John Joseph Havelock, aged 90, on the 10th October, at Clayton Manor Care Home. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his family. He was the loving husband of Margaret; cherished father of Kenneth, Richard, Alyson and Clare; dear father-in-law of Lisa, Kathy, Ken and Paul, and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather to Johnathan, Hayley, Stacey, Willow, Caitlyn, Oakley, Mabli and Eli. He will be sadly missed.
BROWN (Joan). Peacefully on 2nd November 2025, at Clayton Manor Nursing Home, Joan, aged 94 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Arthur Brown; loving mum of Arnold, and a dear mother-in-law to Sue. The funeral service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 24th November at 1.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet and disperse at the crematorium. Flowers or donations to North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
STANTON (Sylvia). Peacefully on 6th November 2025, at Park Lane Care Home, Sylvia, aged 84 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late William Ernest “Bill” Stanton; loving mum of Adrian; dear mother-in-law of Jayne, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Harrison and Camilla. The service and cremation are to take place on Thursday, 27th November at 1.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. 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).
