HANDLEY (Denis William). Peacefully on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, after a short illness and in the presence of his loving family, Denis, aged 93 years, of Biddulph, formerly of Burslem. A devoted and beloved husband of the late Stella; loving dad of Stephen and Susan; dearest father-in-law to Mandy; cherished granddad of Edward, Harry and Matthew, and a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Denis will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Tuesday, 16th December at 11am, prior to interment into Woodhouse Burial Ground. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
LANCAKE (Ernest). Peacefully on 13th November 2025, at Trentham House Care Home, Ernest, aged 100 years. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Isabel Mavis, a dearly loved brother, and a dearly loved uncle. The funeral service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 17th December at 1.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this as the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
MAYBURY (Eileen). Peacefully on 24th November 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Eileen, aged 78 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved mum of John, Joanne, Diane, Andrew and Gareth; dear mother-in-law of Jeanette, Christian and Cassey, and a cherished and treasured nan and great-nan. A horse-drawn cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 16th December at 10.35am for a service at St Stephen’s Church at 11am, 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 British Heart Foundation or the PDSA. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
STREET (Brenda). At rest on 23rd November 2025, in the loving care of Davlyn House Care Home, Brenda, aged 90 years, of Biddulph. A dear sister, aunty, great aunty and a very dear friend of John. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, 16th December. A service and cremation will be held at Carmountside Crematorium at 1.30pm. Friends wishing to attend should please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to Davlyn House Comfort Fund. Enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph. 01782 513 210.
