ADAMS (Lesley Pamela). Suddenly at Leighton Hospital on Sunday, 5th April, Pamela, aged 87, of Sandbach. The dearly beloved wife of Ronald; much-loved mother of Stephen and Jonathan, and treasured grandma of Lilla, Rufus, Darcy, Nancy, Nellie and Violet. The funeral is to take place on Wednesday, 29th April at 2.45pm at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if preferred, to Alzheimer’s UK. All enquiries to Griffiths and Booth, 60, The Hill, Sandbach, 01270 765 783.
BARNETT (Helen). Helen passed away suddenly on Tuesday, 17th March 2026 in the intensive care unit at Macclesfield District General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, aged 67. The cherished wife of Steven; treasured mum to Sarah, Amy, Kerri and Kate; a fantastic mother-in-law to Stefan, Dominic, Daniel and Nathan, a much-loved nana/nannie to Tommy, Charlie, Lillybo, Eadie, Freddie, Theodore, Elsie, Genevieve, Ralph and Harry, and great-nana to Reggie, Teddy, Albert and Joseph; a loving sister to Billy, and adored auntie and friend to many. Helen will be hugely remembered for her loving, warm, caring personality and full of fun character. She will be so greatly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, on Wednesday, 22nd April at 11.30am followed by the committal service at 1pm at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis. Will everyone whose life she touched please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Helen’s life. Everyone is warmly invited to continue sharing memories of Helen and to enjoy some refreshments after the service at Congleton Cricket Club, Booth Street, Congleton (CW12 4DG). Helen always loved to look her best, whether that be her comfy clothes or Sunday best, so the family invite you to choose your outfit accordingly to how you feel best to honour Helen’s bright and beautiful personality. The family are truly amazed and blown away by all the love, beautiful messages, cards and flowers that have been given and sent in Helen’s memory. Immediate family flowers only, but we kindly request that donations can be made to Macclesfield Intensive Care Unit. 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-Clegg Funeral Directors, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. (larvinclegg.co.uk). Please direct all enquiries to them.
BOOTH (Mavis). Peacefully passed away at her home address on 28th March 2026, Mavis, aged 93 years, of Biddulph. The dearly loved wife of the late Vernon; much-loved godmother to Alison; very dear friends of John, Alison, Debbie and families, and also Glenis and Robert. Mavis will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her dear friends. A private service will take place to celebrate Mavis’s life. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BOWERY (Catherine Dinah, “Cath”). Peacefully on Friday, 3rd April 2026, at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, Cath, aged 89 years of Biddulph. The beloved and devoted wife of the late Ron; cherished mum of Steve, Brenda and Alison; dearest mother-in-law to Caroline, Carl and Andy; a treasured nana, great nana, a much-loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt, and a very dear neighbour and friend to many. Cath will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 27th April at 1.30pm prior to interment into Woodhouse Burial Ground. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Floral tributes welcome, or if desired, donations to St Lawrence’s Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
CHILD (Gabrielle). Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Anna Gabrielle of Smallthorne, formerly of Biddulph, who died peacefully on 28th March 2026 while in the loving care of her family at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, aged 53 years. The dearly beloved daughter of David and the late Mary; treasured sister to Damian, Daniel, Gareth, Marie-Claire and the late Alex, Francis, Nicholas and Timothy, and a dearest friend and companion to Tony. Gabrielle will be truly missed by all her family and friends and was fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church RIP, on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Reception into English Martyrs RC Church, Biddulph, is on Tuesday, 28th April at 6pm. Requiem Mass is on Wednesday 29th at 11.15am, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the Church. No flowers by request. Donations are welcome to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Donations and enquiries to C McGough and Sons Funeral Directors, 69, High Street, Biddulph, 01782 834 300.
CLEWS (Janice). Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, on Wednesday, 8th April 2026, aged 71 years. A devoted wife to Phil; a loving mum to Stacie and Jack; a cherished nanny to Harry and Bobby and dear family member and friend to many who will be truly missed. The funeral service is to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 15th May at 11.20am. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium. Floral tributes are welcomed, as are donations to the British Heart Foundation. Donations and enquiries C McGough and Sons, 69, High Street Biddulph, 01782 515 155.
JOHNSON (Dorothy Christina). Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 2nd April at Heliosa Nursing Home, Dorothy, aged 85 years, of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late George; cherished mum of Paul; loved mother-in-law of Deborah; treasured grandma of Amy and Sam; dear sister to Margaret and missed auntie. Dorothy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at noon on Thursday, 23rd April at The Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
NEWLING (Donald William Wilkerson, “Don”). Sadly on 2nd April 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Professor Donald “Don” William Wilkerson Newling, aged 85 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Rosemary; loving dad of Ben, Nic and Barnaby, dear father-in-law of Anita, Maria and Claire, and a cherished and treasured grandpa of Esme, Al, Millie, Fergus and Ben. The service is to take place at St James the Great Church on Wednesday, 29th April at noon, 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 Medecins San Frontières. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
WORTH (Freda). Peacefully on 7th April 2026, at Clayton Manor Nursing home, Freda, aged 91 years, of Congleton and Marton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Eric Worth; loving mum of Barry and Graham; dear mother-in-law of Barbara and Ruth; cherished nana of Linda, James, Ben and Rosie, and a treasured great nana of Oliver, Henry, Percy and Rafe. The cortege is to leave her son Barry’s home on Tuesday, 28th April at 10.45am for a service and interment at Marton Church at 11am. 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 Marton Church or East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
