BRAISBY (Brian). Brian passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, 23rd May 2025, aged 82. The cherished husband of Gill; loving father to Martin and Neil; much-loved father-in-law to Michelle and Susan; proud granddad and grandpa, and a respected friend to many. Brian will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, warm personality, friendly smile, love of gardening, strength of character, words of wisdom and unassuming nature. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 2pm on Friday, 27th June. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Brian’s life. The family are truly grateful for the kind messages of condolence and cards sent in Brian’s memory. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Christie at Macclesfield and Marie Curie. A donation box will be available at the service, or 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.
BUCKLEY (Ann). Passed away on 9th June 2025, Ann, aged 92 years, of Sandbach. The beloved wife of the late Brian; dearly loved mum to Adrian, Danian and the late Sue, and a treasured nan and great nan. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Salvation Army and Macmillan Cancer Support. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Wednesday, 25th June at 2.15pm, followed by a private committal. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
DARLINGTON (Elizabeth, “Ann”). Peacefully on 5th June 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Elizabeth, “Ann”, aged 78 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Alan; loving mum of Paul and Richard; dear mother-in-law of Jade, and a cherished and treasured nana of Lucy, Holly, Amaya, Renae, Rory, Aria and Aubrey. The cortege is to leave Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton Monday, 30th June at 12. 20pm for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium 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 Dementia UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622 (afinneron.co.uk).
DUDA (Kevin Tom, “Kev”). At rest on Thursday, 29th May 2025, while at Douglas Macmillan Hospice and surrounded by his devoted family, Kev, aged 72 years, of Biddulph. A treasured and loving dad of Bradley, Ainsley, Bentley and the late Wesley; a dearest father-in-law, granddad and brother, and a very dear friend and neighbour to many. Kev will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 25th June at 1pm 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. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
FOULKES (Paul). At rest on Friday, 6th June 2025, after a long illness, while at Royal Stoke University Hospital Paul, aged 73 years, of Biddulph. A loving husband of the late Margaret; dear brother of Nigel; brother-in-law to Liz, and a much-loved friend. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday, 1st July at 11.20am. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Iris’s Cats In Need c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
HAMLETT (Richard George Watson). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 4th June 2025, aged 95 years. The much-loved husband of the late Ann. Richard will be missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is to be held at St Luke’s Church, Holmes Chapel, on Thursday, 26th June at 10am, followed by committal at the Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only by request; all donations gratefully appreciated to The Christie in loving memory of Richard. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
MCKEOWN (Pauline Mary). Peacefully on 2nd June 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Pauline Mary, aged 79 years of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late John Francis McKeown; loving mum of Rowena and Catherine; dear mother-in-law of Bruno and Danny, and a cherished and treasured gran of Anais and Maxime. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 7th July at 10.20am for committal at the Birches Crematorium at 11am, prior to a service of thanksgiving for Pauline’s life at the United Reformed Church Congleton at noon. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium or the church; all are welcome. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Macmillan Nurses. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622, (afinneron.co.uk).
SANDBACH (Patricia Ann). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on Thursday, 29th May, Pat, aged 67, of Sandbach. A much loved mother, grandmother and friend. The funeral is to take place on Monday, 23rd June at 12.30pm, at St Winefride’s Roman Catholic Church, Sandbach, followed by a committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers on please. All enquiries to Griffiths and Booth, Sandbach, 01270 765 783.
STROUD (Christine). Peacefully on Wednesday 7th, May 2025, in hospital and of The Avenue, Elworth, Christine, aged 85 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Victor “Vic” Stroud, and a much-loved mum and grandma. The funeral service is to take place on Tuesday, 24th June at The Parish Church of St Peter, Elworth, at noon, prior to Internment in Sandbach Cemetery. Flowers or Donations to ward 18 Leighton Hospital. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762 230.
WHITTAKER (Dennis Raymond). Dennis, aged 84 years, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, 10th June at The East Cheshire Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Moreen, and a cherished dad and granddad. Dennis will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Friday, 4th July at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations if desired may be sent for The East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 25, High Street, Macclesfield.
