BAILEY (Dennis, Briggar Bailey, former professional sportsman). Peacefully at rest with his loving wife beside him on Thursday, 13th April 2023, at East Cheshire Hospice, Macclesfield, Dennis, of Congleton. The much-loved husband of Jean; loving and loved father of Karen Joy; treasured and cherished grandfather of Alexandra and Olivia, and a special brother-in-law and uncle. Dennis will be deeply and sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends. The funeral service and cremation is at Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium, Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Lach Dennis, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7SU on Thursday, 27th April at 1pm. Would all those wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please, by request; donations in memory of Dennis much preferred for East Cheshire Hospice, Macclesfield c/o the funeral directors. There will be a donation basket at the crematorium. Enquiries and donations: Rowland and Foulkes Family Funeral Services, 2a, St Michael’s Road, Cross Heath, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 01782 901 080.
CRITCHLEY (Jane Christine). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 6th April 2023, Jane, aged 86, of Sandbach. The beloved wife of the late Peter; devoted mum to the late Michael, and a much-loved gran and great-gran. The funeral service is at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Thursday, 27th April at noon, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice and Macmillan nurses. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
CRITCHLOW (Alan Paul). It is with great sadness we announce the sudden death after a very short illness of Alan Paul Critchlow on 30th March 2023, aged 68. The much-loved and devoted partner of Valerie Bailey; dad to Lee and Adam; stepfather to Christopher; granddad to Bradley, Freddie and Bobby; step-granddad to Ryan, Jake and Elliot; brother to Judith, John and the late Derek, and brother-in-law to Tony and Gill. Formerly from Stoney Lane, Cauldon, he was the landlord of the Wild Boar, Wincle, near Macclesfield for 17 years until his death. The funeral is on Friday, 28th April with a service and interment at St Mary’s and St Laurence’s Church, Cauldon, at 11.45am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK or British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: S Sigley and Sons Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
DALE (Katharine, “Kath”, nee Sherwin). Passed away peacefully at Springbank Nursing Home, Knypersley on 8th April 2023, Kath, of Congleton, aged 77. The devoted wife of the late Alan; loved mum of Amanda, Angela and Alan; cherished grandma of Callum, Amelia, Sam and Lily; very dear mother-in-law to Garvan, Mark, Wendy and Georgina, and dear sister to Michael. The funeral service is at 12.30pm on Friday, 28th April at St Peter’s Church, Congleton. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
DEVANEY (Jacqueline). Peacefully in Leighton Hospital on Monday, 10th April. Jacqueline, aged 89, of Sandbach, formerly of Chorlton. The dearly beloved wife of Tony; much-loved mother of Sean and Catherine, and treasured nana of Niamh and Aisling. The funeral is on Wednesday, 3rd May at St Winefride’s Church, Sandbach, at noon, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium at 1.45pm. No flowers; donations, if preferred, to East Cheshire NHS Trust IC unit. Enquiries: Griffiths and Booth, Sandbach, 01270 765 783.
GIBSON (Jean). At her own request, a private cremation took place on Thursday, 13th April 2023 of Mrs Jean Gibson, aged 91, of Congleton whose death occurred on 21st March 2023. She was the dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Bill Gibson; a loving mum to the late Tracey and the late Gillian; cherished nana Jean, and a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
NIXON (Edward, “Ted”). Peacefully passed away on 13th April 2023, at Davlyn House Residential Home, Ted, aged 97, formerly of Mow Cop. The devoted husband of the late Annie; cherished dad of Maureen, Peter and Barbara, and a dear granddad and great-granddad. Ted will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Ted will be held at Biddulph Methodist Church on Wednesday, 26th April at 12.30pm, followed by committal at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Would mourners wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to MIND. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 478 639.
RHODES–PATTERSON (Tracey). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 3rd April 2023, with her loving family by her side, Tracey, aged 52, of Biddulph. The dearly loved mum of Hannah and Joel; much-loved daughter of the late Cyril and Maureen; loving partner of Toni; sister of Dawn, a treasured aunty and a very special friend to many. A private funeral is to take place; donations, if desired, to Grow and Achieve Together c/o John Garside and Son. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 491 983.
WOODWARD (Denis). Passed away peacefully on 9th April 2023. Denis, aged 93, of Macclesfield and co-founder of L Woodward and Sons Ltd. Devoted husband of the late Pam; much-loved dad to Jeffrey, Allan, William and Julie, and a granddad and great-granddad. The funeral service is at St James the Great Church, Gawsworth, on Wednesday, 26th April at 1pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
