BEESTON (Vivian Jean). Passed away peacefully on 29th November 2023, with her loving family by her side, Jean, aged 86, of Biddulph, and formerly of Broseley, Shropshire. The dearly loved wife of the late John; devoted mum of Susan, Maureen, David, Julie, Mark and Michelle, and much-loved nan and great-nan. The funeral service is to take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 21st December at 11am, prior to committal at Bradwell Crematorium at 12.40pm. Family flowers only, please; donations preferred to Rock Cottage Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of J Garside Funeral Directors, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
CATTELL (Beryl Ann). Passed away on 28th November 2023 at home, aged 88. The funeral service is to be held on Friday, 22nd December at Portchester Crematorium, Fareham, Hampshire, at noon. No flowers, but donations are welcome to the Stroke Association via berylcattell.muchloved.com. All enquiries to M Coghlan Funeral Directors, Westbury Road, Fareham, PO16 7XU, 01329 282 711.
CLIFFE (Frank). Peacefully on 4th December 2023 at home, Frank, aged 90, of Holmes Chapel. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Hilda Cliffe; loving dad of Stephen and Carole; dear father-in-law of Gillian; cherished granddad of Jennifer, Andrew and Allen, and treasured great-granddad of Victoria, Alexandrea, Emma, Kai, Cruz and Lily. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 22nd December at 10.25am for a service and cremation at Birches Crematorium at 11am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Holmes Chapel Health Centre. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
ELKIN (Eileen, nee Baddley). Suddenly but peacefully on 29th November 2023, Eileen. The much-loved wife of Roger; mother to Sarah and James; mother-in-law to Paul and Helen, and grandma to Adam, Toby, Katy, Lucy and Emily. Following a private funeral, the family will be having a gathering on Wednesday, 20th December from 1pm at Biddulph Moor Village Hall (ST8 7HP) in remembrance of Eileen’s life. You are most welcome to join the family and share your memories of Eileen. It is not necessary for you to wear black. Donations are welcome in memory of Eileen to the World Wildlife Fund. All enquiries: John Johnson Funeralcare, 22, Madeley Street, Tunstall, 01782 837 832.
HEATH (Margaret, née John, BEM). Peacefully at rest on Thursday, 30th November surrounded by her loving family, Margaret, aged 84, of Porthill. The devoted wife of the late John; treasured mum of David, Susan, Andrew and the late Peter, a loving gran, great-gran and great-great-gran, and a much-loved mother-in-law and sister. Margaret will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends, and all who knew her. The funeral service will be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 21st December at noon. Family flowers only; donations much appreciated to Our Space. Enquiries: Hopkinson Wootton Lovatt Independent Funeral Directors, Hopkinson House, 15, Chetwynd Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, 01782 715 152.
NICKLIN (Robert, “Bob). Peacefully on 6th December 2023 at East Cheshire Hospice, Robert “Bob”, aged 85, of Congleton. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 5th January at 2.05pm for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2.45pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and 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.
SEDDON (June Margaret). Passed away peacefully at Astbury Mere Care Home on 8th December 2023, June, aged 92, of Sandilands Farm, Cranage. The beloved wife of the late Peter; treasured mum to Mandy and Judi, and much-loved nanna of Sophie and Amy. The funeral service is to be held at St Luke’s Church, Goostrey, on Wednesday, 20th December at 1pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses and Lower Withington Village Hall. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
SMITH (Rodney). Passed away peacefully on 4th December, 2023, at Astbury Mere Care Home, Rodney, aged 79, of Holmes Chapel. He was the beloved husband of Barbara; much-loved father and father-in-law of Nigel and Jennifer, Julian and Ayumi, Naomi and James, a sadly missed grandfather to Aidan, Emily, Sakura, Yui, Liam and Chloe, and brother to Jacq. Rodney will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A service of thanksgiving for Rodney’s life will take place at Holmes Chapel Methodist Church on Wednesday, 20th December at 12.15pm, following private committal. family flowers only, please; donations, if wished, for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice and Holmes Chapel Methodist Church. Donations and enquiries to Dodgson’s Funeral Service, 25, Manchester Road, Knutsford, 01565 634 251.
WATSON (Sheila, nee Gibson). At peace on 3rd December 2023 at her home in Biddulph Moor, in the care of her loving family, Sheila, aged 73. The dearly loved and loving wife of Geoff; much-loved mum of Craig, Andy, Abby and Tom; a very dear mum-in-law, loving nanny/nanna, G-G and a dearest sister, sister-in-law and aunt. The funeral is on Friday, 15th December, with committal at Carmountside Crematorium at 9.30am followed by a memorial service at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor, at 10.30am. Friends wishing to attend can meet at either venue. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Christ Church, Biddulph Moor. Enquiries to S Sigley and Sons Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
WOOLHOUSE (Hazel). Passed away peacefully on 3rd December 2023, aged 91. Beloved wife to the late Levi; loved mother to Michael and Ann; a dear grandmother to Daniel, Callum and Abby; great-grandmother to Albie and Elora, and sister to David. Hazel will be sadly missed by family and friends. The funeral service is to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 20th December at 4.15pm. Donations preferred to East Cheshire Hospice. Funeral entrusted to the care of J Garside Funeral Directors, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
