BAILEY (Howard). Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd April 2025, Howard, aged 84 years, of Wheelock. The dearly loved husband of Margaret; loving dad to Jason and Dawn, and much-loved granddad to Liam, Chelsea, Conor, Jason and Jack. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice and Sandbach Animal Rescue. The funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Wednesday, 7th May at 12.15pm. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BASKERVILLE (Allen James). Passed away peacefully on 10th April 2025, Allen, aged 87 years, of Lower Withington. The devoted husband of the late Freda; much-loved dad to Clare and son-in-law Craig, and dearly loved granddad to Georgia and Aidan. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Stroke Association and St James and St Paul’s Church, Marton. The funeral service is to be held at St James and St Paul’s Church, Marton, on Monday, 12th May at 12.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BOSTOCK (Molly). Peacefully at rest at Leighton Hospital on 16th April 2025, Molly, aged 90 years, of Goostrey. The devoted wife of the late Terry; much-loved mum of Des, and a treasured grandmother and great grandmother. Molly will be sadly missed by all of her family and many friends. A service and cremation will be held at The Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 15th May at 11.30am. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. No mourning attire by request. Family flowers only but if desired a donation may be made to the British Heart Foundation and The Royal British Legion. All inquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 144/146, Crewe Road, Alsager, 01270 882 097.
BRINDLEY (Raymond). Peacefully on 12th April 2025, Raymond, aged 86 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Margaret; loving dad of Karen and Robert; dear father-in-law of Iain and Samantha, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Ronan and Anna. The funeral service and interment are to take place at Hulme Walfield Church on Thursday, 8th May at noon. Family and friends are kindly invited to say goodbye and to meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Research. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BUTLER (Roy). At rest on Thursday, 10th April 2025, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Roy, aged 95 years, of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved husband of the late Beryl; loving dad of Ian and Philip; dearest father-in-law to Susan and Michelle; a treasured grandad of Joseph, Alice, Ellie, Jacob, Freya and Harvey; great grandad of Iris and Elijah; a dear brother of Pauline and brother-in-law to Harry, and a much-loved uncle, friend and neighbour to many. Roy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Wednesday, 7th May at noon prior to a committal service at Carmountside Crematorium. 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 Prostate Cancer UK 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.
COTTRELL (Donald Ward). Peacefully passed away, at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home on 9th April 2025, Don, aged 89 years, of Biddulph. The devoted husband of the late Glenice; dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Linda and John, and Roger and Jane; granddad of Charlotte, Chris, Max, and Harvey; a dear brother of Graham, and a special friend of Carrie and family. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Don at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 9th May at 10.40am. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Cancer Research UK in memory of Don. All enquiries to: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
DEAVILLE (Linda). Linda passed away peacefully at home on 19th April 2025. Linda’s family warmly invite all friends and family to join them at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Tuesday, 13th May at 2pm, followed by a burial at New Woodhouse Lane burial ground. Donations, if desired, are to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice. For all enquiries, please contact Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
JEPSON (Raymond Thomas). Passed away peacefully on Monday, 14th April 2025. A much-loved husband of Yvonne; caring dad of Karen and Tracy; father-in-law to Andrew and Greg, and adored grandad to Molly and Daisy. Ray will be truly missed by all family and friends. A funeral service is to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Tuesday, 13th May at 11.30am. Family flowers only by request; all donations gratefully received for Bowel Cancer UK in loving memory of Ray. All enquiries Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
