Death Notices, 21st August 2025

BARLOW (Janet, née Brooks). Passed away peacefully on Monday, 11th August 2025 at East Cheshire Hospice, Janet, of Congleton, aged 74 years. The loved and devoted wife of the late Peter; adored mum of Mel, Chris and Kev; very dear mother-in-law of Vicky and Helen, and cherished nan of Lola, Alice, Billy, Noah, Georgia, Allan and Rob. Janet will be sadly missed by all who knew her but fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at The Birches Crematorium on Monday, 8th September at 3pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice or Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

HEATH (Susan) Peacefully on 12th August 2025, at home, Susan, aged 75 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of John; loving mum of Shaun; dear mother-in-law of Samantha; cherished and treasured nanny of Finlay, Elliot and Isla, and a dear sister of Christopher, the late Anne and the late Janet. The cortege is to leave her home on Thursday, 4th September at 10.50am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. 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 the Marie Curie Nurses. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622, (afinneron.co.uk ).

JOHNSTON (Barbara May). Barbara passed away peacefully on Sunday, 10th August 2025 at Macclesfield District General Hospital in the presence her loving family, aged 86. She was the cherished wife of the late Ieuan Johnston; proud mother to Jane and Andrew; much-loved grandmother of Arthur, Emily, Jake, Jamie and Ruben, and respected sister of Keith. Barbara will be lovingly remembered for her warm personality, friendly smile and strength of character and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The service of celebration will be held at Trinity Methodist Church, Congleton, at noon on Thursday, 28th August. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Barbara’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Barbara’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to MPN Voice and The Aplastic Anaemia Trust. 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 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.

LANCASTER (Leslie Hugh). Passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 90 years, on Tuesday, 5th August 2025 at the Westbourne Nursing Home, Holmes Chapel, Les of Biddulph. The devoted husband of the late Esma (née Chambers) and much-loved father of Susan, partner of the late Jean and a dear uncle. Les was a lifelong cyclist and a long-time member of Congleton Cycling Club. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends but fondly remembered. The funeral service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, 2nd September at Macclesfield Crematorium. Mourners please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Beartown Rickshaw. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton 01260 298 829.

MILLER (Valerie Anne). On Wednesday, 30th July 2025, peacefully in hospital, Val aged 78 years. The beloved and loving wife of Doug; loving mother of Peta, Lisa and Katie; dear mother-in-law to Paul; devoted grandmother of Emilie, Abigail, Phoebe, Emma, Jake and George; great-grandmother of Sage and a dear sister of John and Ian. Val will be missed greatly by all who knew her. The funeral service will take place at 10am on Wednesday, 27th August at the Parish Church of St James The Great, Gawsworth, followed by a private service of committal, which will take place at 11.30am at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of the East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries to Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433 853 (andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk).

PRITCHARD (Angela). Passed away peacefully at home on 16th June 2025, Angela, aged 80 years, of Sandbach. The dearly loved partner of the late John; sister of Peter, Christopher and Robert, and dear friend to Ruth and Jane. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Cats Protection League. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Tuesday, 9th September at 1pm. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

ROWBOTHAM (Mary). Passed away peacefully at home on 16th August 2025, Mary, aged 88 years, of Eaton. The precious wife of John; devoted mum to Ann, Elizabeth, Helen and Susan, and a loving gran and great-gran. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the East Cheshire Hospice. The funeral service is to be held at Christ Church, Eaton, on Thursday, 28th August at noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

TURNER (Michael). Passed away peacefully on Friday, 8th August 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Michael, of Congleton, aged 90 years. The devoted husband of the late Joyce; adored dad of Stuart and the late Paul; dear father-in-law of Karen and the late Angie; cherished granddad of Greg and Rhi, and treasured uncle of Andrew. Michael will be sadly missed by his family and friends but fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Church in Mossley on Thursday, 28th August at 10.15am, followed by a committal service at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the RNLI. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

WILCOCK (Mr Frederick, “Fred”). “The Flower Man” at Smithy Lane, Biddulph. At rest on 12th August 2025, at his home in Biddulph, Fred, aged 81 years. A devoted dad to Christina and Vanessa; dear father-in-law to Shane and Jack, and cherished granddad to Rosie and Teddy. Fred will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service is to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday, 3rd September at 10.30am. Family and friends wishing to attend should kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to Bowel Cancer UK. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

WILLIAMS (Terence George, “Terry”). Terry, aged 84, of Biddulph Moor, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, 29th July 2025 at Royal Stoke University Hospital. The Devoted and beloved husband of the late Hilary; treasured dad to Ruth, Peter, and Rachel; and dear father-in-law to Darryl, Laura, and Karl; a cherished granddad to David, Daniel, Catherine, Michael, Lottie, Maddie, Ellie, Freddie and Alfie, and a loving great-granddad. Terry was also a much-loved brother to Lilian and a kind friend and neighbour to many. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service will be held at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor, on Monday, 1st September at 10.30am, followed by a committal at Bradwell Crematorium. This notice serves as the only intimation. Family and friends who wish to attend are kindly asked to meet at the church. At the family’s request, no floral tributes please. Donations, if desired, can be made to Christ Church via the funeral director. The funeral arrangements are entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33 Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.