CHAPPELL. Peacefully on 17th March 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Annie Patricia “Pat”, aged 93, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Percy Chappell. Loving mum of John, James and David. Cortege is to leave her home on Wednesday, 26th April at 11.45am for service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton at noon, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
CUNLIFFE (Ian “Jibber”). Passed away at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Friday, 31st March 2023. Ian, aged 75, of Congleton. The loved husband of the late Joan and Sylvia, cherished dad of David, Andrew and Louise, dear step-dad of Tessa and Paul, treasured granddad of Lauren, Kyle, Angelina, Mo, Richard and Sarah, brother of the late David and John, a much loved uncle and great-uncle to many. Jibber will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. The funeral service will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 28th April at 10am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
ROWLEY. Peacefully on 26th March 2023 at East Cheshire Hospice. George Reuben, aged 87, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Shirley. Loving dad of Michelle, Helen and Alistair, dear father-in-law of Kevin and Cath, cherished and treasured granddad of Eddie and James. Cortege is to leave his home on Wednesday, 3rd May at 10.10am for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
SUMNALL (Margaret Amelia Brindley). Entered eternal rest on Friday, 31st March 2023 at RSUH. Margaret, aged 83, of Biddulph. A truly devoted and wonderful wife of Edwin, cherished mum of Frank, Karen and Mark, treasured nan of Karl, Will and Jade Amelia, a beloved sister of the late John, a dear sister-in-law to Eileen, a much-loved aunt and a very dear friend and neighbour to many. Margaret will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. A service of thanksgiving will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Tuesday, 25th April at noon prior to a committal service at Bradwell Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to St Lawrence’s Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, ST8 6DY, 01782 379191.
WILLIAMS (Thelma). At rest on 24th March 2023 at East Cheshire Hospice. Thelma, aged 93, of Knypersley. A devoted wife, dearly loved mum and step-mother, much loved mamma and great-mamma, cherished member of her extended family and also a special friend to many. A funeral to celebrate Thelma’s life will be held at 1.30pm on Tuesday, 18th April at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph. Family flowers only, please; donations in lieu of flowers to East Cheshire Hospice, Cats Protection League and Dogs Trust. Enquiries: John Garside and Son Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513210.
