BREEZE (Kenneth “Ken”). Passed away peacefully at his home in Biddulph, after a short battle with dementia, Ken, aged 76. The devoted husband of Lynn; a dear dad to Paul and Stephen, a grandfather and great-grandfather. Ken will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. The committal service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 26th March at 11am, followed by the funeral service at Biddulph Methodist Church at noon. Would friends and family wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Approach Dementia Support (the Douglas MacMillan Hospice Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3NZ). All enquires to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BUCKLEY (Barbel Petra). Barbel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 12th March 2024 at East Cheshire Hospice surrounded by her loving family and friends, aged 82. The cherished wife of William; loving mum to Marc and Billy; loved mother-in-law to Sharon and Paula; much-loved nan of the late Ben, and Joe, Billy, Morgan, Tilly, Bertie, Ruth and Maddy; much-loved sister to Doris, and will be fondly remembered by Denise. Barbel will be lovingly remembered for her warm personality and strength of character and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at noon on Thursday, 4th April. Following the service, everyone is warmly invited to continue sharing memories of Barbel at Congleton Cricket Club from 1.30pm. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Barbel’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to East Cheshire Hospice. A donation box will be available at the service. However, 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.
COPELAND (Margaret Ann). Passed away peacefully at home on 27th February 2024, Ann, aged 80, of Brown Lees. The loved wife of the late Derek; cherished mum of Alison; much-loved nan of Daniel, Lottie, Matthew, Flynn, Adam and Lucille, and cherished great-nana to Jessica. Ann will be missed by all who knew her. The funeral service is to be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th March at 2.30pm. Following the committal service there will then be a service at New Life Church, Congleton, at 3.45pm. All are welcome to celebrate Ann’s life and share their fond memories of her. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to New Life Church, Congleton. Funeral entrusted to the care of: J Garside Funeral Directors, Biddulph, where all enquiries can be sent, 01782 513 210.
DALE (Robert James, “Bob”). Unexpectedly while at home in Norton on Friday, 23rd February 2024, Robert, aged 78. Much-loved husband of Sue; much-loved and treasured dad of Sharon and Julian; dear father-in-law to Paul and Paula; special and devoted granddad of Joseph, and a dear step-granddad, great-granddad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, 22nd March at 11.15am. Would relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, are preferred to Cats Protection in memory of Robert. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare, 1, Park Avenue, Wolstanton, 01782 711 244.
GERAGHTY (Ian). Passed away peacefully on Friday, 8th March 2024 at home with his loving wife by his side, aged 49. The cherished husband of Emma; adored son of Eileen and Phil, and brother to Paul. Ian will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, warm personality, friendly smile and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at St Peter’s Church, Swettenham, at 11am on Wednesday, 27th March. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Ian’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences, cards and flowers that have been sent in Ian’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to The Christie at Macclesfield, East Cheshire Hospice’s Hospice@Home and Macmillan Cancer Support. A donation box will be available at the service. However, 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.
GOODWIN (Robert Paul). Passed away peacefully on 12th March 2024, Rob, aged 74, of Sandbach. Loving father to Charles and Michael; brother to David and Peter, and treasured grandfather of four. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Wednesday, 3rd April at 1pm, followed by private family interment. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
HARGREAVES (Ada May). Peacefully on 8th March 2024 at Priesty Fields Care Home, Ada May, aged 91, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Gordon Hargreaves; loving mum of the late Alison; dear sister of Edna and a cherished aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. The cortege is to leave her home on Friday, 5th April at 12.35pm for a service at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, at 12.45pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society or Mossley Church. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
HOWARTH (Fred). Passed away peacefully on 11th March 2024 at Priesty Fields Care Home, Congleton, Fred, aged 87, of Congleton. The devoted husband of the late Barbara; much-loved dad of Joanne and the late Angela; missed father-in-law of Gary; treasured granddad of Thomas, Sophie, Nicola and Ben; cherished great-granddad of Laney; missed brother of Emil and Barbara, and dear uncle of Julie and Steve. Fred will be missed by all who knew him and fondly remembered. The funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Tuesday, 9th April at 10am. A splash of colour can be worn as a sign of respect. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
JUKES (Barry John). Suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, 10th March 2024, Barry, aged 84, passed away. A devoted husband to Marian; loving dad to Angela and Lynn; loved father-in-law to David and Peter; a much-loved Gramps to Daniel, Amy, Zoe, Sam and Abbie and their partners Hayley, Steve, Eamonn, Dan and Curt and a loving great-gramps to Colin, Riley and Joe, brother, uncle and friend. The funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 2nd April at 2pm. family flowers only; donations to The Christie at Macclesfield. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 01782 513 210.
LANCASTER (John Neville). Passed away peacefully on 16th March 2024, Neville, aged 88, of Congleton. The much-loved husband of Dorothy and devoted father to Ruth and Rachel. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Monday, 8th April at noon. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Salvation Army. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
LOWE (Doreen). On Tuesday, 5th March 2024, peacefully at Davenham Hall Nursing Home and of Byley, Doreen, aged 87. The dearly loved wife of the late David John Lowe, and a much-loved mother, gran and great-gran. The funeral service is to take place on Tuesday, 26th March at St Michael and All Angels Church, Middlewich, at 1pm, prior to interment at St John’s Churchyard, Byley. family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired to Guide Dogs for the Blind or North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01606 836 708.
MOORES (Roy). Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 3rd March 2024, Roy, aged 88, and late of Congleton. The funeral service will take place at Macclesfield crematorium on Monday, 25th March at 1.15pm. family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired to the Donkey Sanctuary or Dogs Trust. For further information please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
STACKHOUSE (Louis, “Alan”). Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 12th March 2024, Alan, aged 90, of Biddulph. The devoted husband of the late Evaline “Ev”, and a loving father, granddad and great-granddad. Alan will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The committal service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 4th April at 10.30am, followed by a service of thanksgiving at Biddulph Methodist Church at 11.15am. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research. All enquiries to John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
TWIGGE (Michael Norman, “Mike”). Peacefully at home on Monday, 11th March 2024, Mike, aged 87, of Biddulph. The dearly loved and cherished husband of Joan; and a devoted father, step-father, granddad and great-granddad and a dear friend and neighbour. Mike will be sadly missed but affectionately remembered by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th March at 12.40pm. 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 the Alzheimer’s Society and/or Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
WAIN (Derek). Peacefully at rest in the loving care of his family and all the staff at Park Lane Nursing Home, Knypersley, Derek, of Biddulph, aged 91. The devoted husband of Josie; a loving dad to Judith, Dawn and David; a special father-in-law, a cherished granddad, great-granddad and friend to many who will be fondly remembered, especially from Wain’s Electrical Shop. The funeral service is to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th March at 11.30am. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium. Donations to Alzheimer’s UK and Park Lane Care Home, Knypersley. Donations and enquiries: C McGough and Sons, 69, High Street, Biddulph, 01782 515 155.
WHARNE (June Florence). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 18th March 2024. June, aged 93, of Sandbach. A much-loved wife of Bob, and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Tuesday, 9th April at 2pm, following a private family committal. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Mary’s Church, Sandbach. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
WORTHINGTON (Dulcie). At rest on Friday, 8th March 2024 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Dulcie, aged 84, of Knypersley. The dearly loved wife of the late Cyril; and a loving mum, dear mother-in-law, devoted nan and great-nan. Dulcie will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service is to take place on Tuesday, 26th March at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor, at 1pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. family flowers only, please; donations may be sent to the air ambulance and to Cancer Research UK. For any further enquiries please contact: David H Smith Funeral Directors, Fountain House, 17/21, Fountain Street, Leek, 01538 399 661. davidhsmith.co.uk.
