BAILEY (nee Thorley). Peacefully on 25th January 2026, Barbara aged 91 years. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Ken Bailey; loving mum of Michael; dear mother-in-law of Hazel; cherished nan of Mathew and his wife Christine, and a treasured great-nan of Catherine. A service and cremation are to take place at the Birches Crematorium on Tuesday, 17th February at 10am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend should 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).
CARTLIDGE (Eric). 20th January 2026. Passed away peacefully at Church House, Nantwich, aged 97 years. Eric, the much-loved husband of the late Winnie; dearly loved dad of Janet, Ian, Susan, Andrew and Mark; special father-in-law to Peter, the late Kenny and Julia; beloved granddad to Rachel, Emma, Steven, Simon, Jessica, Lydia, Lisa, Emily and Dianna, and great-granddad of Jack, Louise, Lily, Olivia, Henry, Emily, Annie, Ada, Oscar, Wren and Violet. A funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich, on Tuesday, 24th February at noon, followed by cremation at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, will be given to St Luke’s Hospice. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder and Son, Crewe and Nantwich Funeral Services, 01270 812 512.
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CHAPMAN (John Howard). At peace on Sunday, 18th January 2026, at Clayton Manor Nursing Home, John, aged 79 years of Congleton. A devoted and beloved husband of Jen; treasured dad of Richard, Andy and Alison; dearest father-in-law to Cluny, Angela and Andrew; cherished granddad of Lucy, Matthew, Poppy, Arthur and George; a much-loved brother of Elizabeth, Ted and the late Bob; a dear brother-in-law and uncle, and a good friend and neighbour to many. John will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends and many who knew him from his involvement with Beartown Rickshaw. A service of celebration will take place at the Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium on Thursday, 19th February at noon. Friends wishing to attend should kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only; donations if desired, and gratefully received, to The Christie Charity c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
COOK (Jean Mary). Peacefully, on 16th January 2026, at home, Jean Mary, aged 94 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Ronald; loving mum of Julie, Peter, Simon, Antony and Bob; dear mother-in-law of Karen, Debbie, Deb and Babs, and a cherished and treasured grandma and great-grandma. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 23rd February at 10.05am for committal at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am, prior to a service of celebration for Jean’s life at Wellspring Methodist Church at 11.45am. 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 Diabetes UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
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GIBSON (Russell Aubrey). Peacefully on 23rd January 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Russell Aubrey, aged 90 years of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Pauline Gibson; loving dad of Jim, Joanne, Julie and the late Paul; cherished and treasured granddad of Sean, Emma and Jess. The cortege is to leave Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton (CW12 1JR) on Thursday, 19th February at 10.45am for a service at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, at 11am, prior to interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation; friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Macari Centre. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
HARRISON (John). Peacefully, sleeping at home, on Friday, 16th January 2026, John, aged 73 years of Biddulph. A devoted and beloved husband, treasured stepdad, dearest father-in-law, a cherished grandpa John, and a good friend and kind neighbour to many. John will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 12th February at 12.45pm, prior to a committal service at service at Bradwell Crematorium. 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 preferred and gratefully received to Douglas Macmillan Hospice and/or Alzheimer’s Society c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
HEATH (Elsie May). Peacefully passed away on 17th January 2026, Elsie, aged 93 years, of Biddulph, and formerly of Middleport and Burslem. She was the devoted wife of the late Wallace; dearly loved mum of David and Philip, and a much-loved grandmother. Elsie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate Elsie’s life will be held at 10am on Monday, 16th February at English Martyrs Church, Biddulph, followed by committal at Carmountside Crematorium. Family and friends wishing to attend should please meet at the Church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the National Literacy Trust in memory of Elsie. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
JOHNSON (Jacqueline). Jackie passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, 24th January 2026, at Royal Stoke Hospital, aged 84, with her son Jim by her side. She was a loving mum to Jim and her much-loved companion Rosie; a loved sister and sister-in-law to Chris and Lanie; a much-loved gran and great-grandma, and a friend to many. Jackie will be lovingly remembered for her sense of humour and warm personality and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis (CW9 7SU) at 2pm on Thursday, 26th February. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Jackie’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Jackie’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Congleton Dog Rescue. A donation box will be available at the service, but donations can also be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. (larvinandclegg.co.uk). Please direct all enquiries to them.
LAWRENCE (Angela Margaret). Passed away peacefully at the East Cheshire Hospice on Wednesday, 21st January 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Angela, of Alsager, and previously of Congleton, aged 61 years. She was the adored wife of Kevin; cherished mum of Rebecca and Shaun; dear mother-in-law of Jodie; treasured nanny of Luca, Isaac, Elijah and Odette; much-loved daughter of Tony and the late Joan, and much-missed sister of Catherine, Mark and Lucie. Angela will be sadly missed by all of the family and friends but fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Middlewich, on Wednesday 25th February at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
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POULTER (Carolyn, 04.11.1944 to 14.12.2025). With great sadness we announce the passing of Carolyn Poulter. Carolyn was the owner of a “Carolyn of Welles Street” Hairdressers in Sandbach town centre. She passed away peacefully in the care of Henning Hall Nursing Home, Macclesfield, aged 81 years. Carolyn will be very sadly missed and forever loved by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Crewe Crematorium Chapel, Badger Avenue, on Wednesday, 11th February at 1pm. Donations in memory of Carolyn will be gratefully received for The Stroke Association. For any enquiries, please contact Gavin Palin Funeral Services, 68, James Hall Street, Nantwich, 01270 624 153 (email@gavinpalinfs.co.uk).
STANLEY (Isabel, 1925-2026). With sorrow that we announce the passing of Isabel at Bradwell Court on 19th January. A much-loved mother-in-law, grandma and great grandma, who will be deeply missed. Following cremation at 1pm at the Birches Remembrance Park, a service to celebrate the life of Isabel, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, is to take place on 20th February (2pm) at Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton. Family flowers only, please. Donations if so desired in memory of Isabel will be greatly received for Help for Heroes and Campaign for Female Education in Africa (CAMFED). Any enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
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WRIGHT (John). On 21st January 2026, John, aged 92 years, of Biddulph, passed away peacefully at Royal Stoke Hospital. The dearly beloved husband of the late Rita Dawn; much-loved father of Karina and Karl, and treasured granddad of Josh; loving brother of the late Florence; A cherished and loved father-in-law to John; brother-in-law to Victor and uncle to Kirstie, Kim, Krysia and David. John will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral is to take place on Tuesday, 24th February, with a service at Biddulph Methodist Church at 11am followed by burial at Biddulph Town Ground. Family flowers only please; donations appreciated to Parkinson’s UK. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
