BAILEY (Gillian). Peacefully passed away at her home address on Sunday, 17th January 2026, after a short illness bravely borne, Gill. She was the wife of the late David Howard Bailey passed away surrounded by family and devoted friends. Special thanks to nurse Karen, June, David and Angela for their constant care and support at this sad time. The funeral service is to take place at 2.45pm on Thursday, 19th February at Carmountside Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Marie Curie in memory of Gill. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BREED (John). Peacefully passed away at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, on 30th January 2026, surrounded by his loving family, John, aged 80 years, of Biddulph, and formerly of Bucknall. A devoted husband of the late Margaret; a dearly loved father and father-in-law; a much-loved granddad and great-granddad, and a very dear friend to many. John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and friends. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at 10am on Friday, 27th February at the Latter Day Saints Church, Congleton, followed by committal at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Family and friends wishing to attend, please meet at the Church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of John. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
HODSON (Raymond). On 2nd February 2026. Beloved husband of 61 years to Ros Hodson; dear father of Anna and Simon Hodson; grandfather of Jude and Rowan, and brother of Andre. Ray will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family, friends and colleagues, including those who worked with him at (former) Dane Valley High School, Congleton. A service of celebration will take place at the Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium on Thursday, 19th February at 3pm. Please let the family know of your very welcome attendance. No flowers please: donations, if desired and gratefully received, to Oxfam, National Trust Footpaths or the East Cheshire Hospice. Any enquiries to Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton. 01260 279 507 (info@threeshiresfuneral.co.uk).
OWEN (Donald). Passed away peacefully at Newton Court Care Home, Middlewich, on 3rd February 2026, Donald, aged 90 years, of Sandbach. The dearly loved husband of Elizabeth (“Betty”), and loving uncle to Kevin and Karen. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the North West Air Ambulance. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Thursday, 19th February at 11am, followed by interment at Middlewich Cemetery. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, 01270 750 852.
RIMMER (Susan Elizabeth). Sue passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 4th February at East Cheshire Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, aged 77. The cherished wife of John; loving mum to Christopher; much-loved mother-in-law to Lizzie; treasured nana of Harrison, Darcey and Shannon; great nana to Albie, and a friend to many. Sue will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at noon on Friday, 27th February. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Sue’s life. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the East Cheshire Hospice. 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 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.
SIDDORN (Peter). Peter passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 28th January 2026 at East Cheshire Hospice, surrounded by his loving family and friends, aged 83. He was the cherished partner of the late Margert Wilson (Margie). Peter will be lovingly remembered for his friendly smile 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 Friday, 20th February. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Peter’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Peter’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the East Cheshire Hospice. A donation box will be available at the service, but donations can 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.
TEECE (Denis Martin). Peacefully on 19th January 2026, Denis Martin aged 47 years, of Chesterfield. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Heather; loving dad of Lexi and Cory; dear brother of Deborah and a much-loved uncle. The funeral service and interment are to take place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Monday, 2nd March at 11.30am. Will relatives and friends please accept, this the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the RSPB. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
