COTTERILL (Mark). Mark passed away peacefully on Thursday, 26th February 2026, at East Cheshire Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Loving son of Eileen and Alan; cherished husband of Karen; loving dad to Emma and Hannah and their partners Gareth and James, and a much-loved granddad to Jack, Alfie, Benjamin, Harvey, Katie and Noah. Mark will be remembered for his friendly smile, kind nature and the love for his family, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm on Tuesday, 24th March. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Mark’s life. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to 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 Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. (larvinandclegg.co.uk). Please direct all enquiries to them.
DOWELL (Valerie June). Passed away peacefully on 4th March 2026, Valerie, aged 87 years, of Sandbach. The beloved wife of William; much-loved mum to Ian and Colin, and a cherished grandma. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. The funeral service is to be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd April at 11.30am. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach 01270 750 852.
HILLING (Winifred Elizabeth, “Winnie”). Peacefully on 7th March 2026, at Heliosa Nursing Home, Winifred “Winnie” Elizabeth, aged 88 years, formerly of Timbersbrook. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Herbert John Hilling; loving mum of Elizabeth; dear mother-in-law of Philip and a cherished and treasured grandma of Adam, Ben and Laura. The cortege is to leave her former home for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium on Monday, 30th March at 1pm. 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 Heliosa Residents’ Comfort Fund. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
HULME (Stephen, “Steve” 10-1-1956). Peacefully at rest 1st March 2026 in the loving arms of his daughter Joanne, Stephen, age 70, of Brown Lees. A much-loved and devoted dad to Joanne; a cherished father-in-law to Jason; beloved granddad of Sean; a special brother, uncle and great uncle Sleeven, and friend to many. Steve will be truly missed by all who knew him. The funeral service is to take place at Woodhouse Burial Ground on Monday, 23rd March at 11.30am. Would family and friends meet at the burial ground. Family flowers only by request, donations preferred to Perthes Kids Foundation UK. Enquiries to C McGough and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 01782 834 300.
LAWTON (Marjorie Anne). Peacefully on 7th March 2026 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Marjorie Anne, aged 78 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Tony; loving mum of the late Sarah and a dear sister to Joan. The cortege is to leave her home on Wednesday, 1st April at 11.40am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15pm. 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 Dementia UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
LEE (Maureen). The family of Maureen Lee sadly announce her passing on the 9th February 2026, aged 82. A beloved mum to Angie and Steve; nana to Lydia, Kira and Will, and great grandmother to baby Skye. Dearly loved by family and all her friends. Maureen will be remembered for her sense of fun, resilience and love of children and not forgetting Manchester United. Donations, if desired, to go directly to either East Cheshire Hospice or the Macmillan Nurses.
LEESE (Antony, “Tony”). Peacefully on 5th March, 2026, at East Cheshire Hospice, Antony, “Tony”, aged 82 years. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Sheila Leese of Congleton; loving dad of Robert; a cherished granddad of Thomas and Nathan; treasured great-granddad of Albie and a loving uncle of Linda, Karen and Julie. The cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 13th April at 9.30am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10am. 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. Inquires and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street. Congleton, 01260 277 622 (afinneron.co.uk).
OKILL (Nancy). Peacefully on 8th March 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Nancy, aged 82 years, of Siddington. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Derek Okill; loving mum of Andrew and Linda; dear mother-in-law of Marie and Andrew; cherished nana of Joe and Lucy, and a treasured great nana of Phoebe. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 13th April at noon for a service at Siddington Church at 12.15pm, 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 Diabetes UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
SIMS (Jean). Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on 7th March 2026, Jean, aged 75 years. The beloved wife of the late Kevin; dearly loved mum to Victoria, Sarah, Catherine and Andrew, and a wonderful nanna. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation and Windyway (Animal Rescue) Trust. The funeral service is to be held at St James and St Paul’s Church, Marton, on Friday, 27th March 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.
SPROSTON (Joseph, “Joe”). At rest on Tuesday, 10th March 2026, at Clayton Manor Care Home, Joe, aged 93 years of Congleton. The devoted and beloved husband of the late Lil; treasured dad of Andrew and the late David; cherished father-in-law to Lynnette; dearest granddad of Sarah and the late Daniel; a much-loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle, and a dear friend and neighbour to many. Joe was a true gentleman who will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, 30th March at 10.40 am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Alzheimer’s Research UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
TWEATS (Malcolm). Malcolm passed away gently and quietly on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, aged 79 years, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, with his loving wife Caroline by his side. He was the cherished husband of Caroline; dad to Matthew and Oliver and stepdad to Gary; much-loved granddad of William and Ella, and respected brother to Sheila. Malcolm will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, love of gardening and his greenhouse, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at noon on Tuesday, 31st March. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Malcolm’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Malcolm’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Society. 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.
WALKER (Joanne, “Jo”). Peacefully on 9th March 2026, at home, Joanne “Jo”, aged 56 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Garry. Loving mum of Lauren, cherished daughter of Carol and a dear sister-in-law of Sharon and Julie. The cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 31st March at 2.45pm for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at 3.30pm. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired via the family to the East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
