HAYNES (Valerie). Peacefully, following a short illness on Saturday, 10th May 2025 in the care of Astbury Mere Care Home, Valerie, aged 83, and late of Astbury, Congleton. The devoted wife of the late Mick; much-loved mum of Linda, Michael and the late Deborah; treasured gran to Laura, Clare and Adam and a very much loved great-gran to Jameson. Valerie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. Valerie’s funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Monday, 2nd June at 11am followed by cremation at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie or Macmillan Nurses. For further information please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Service, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.
MOUNTAIN (Iris Bould). Peacefully on Friday, 2nd May 2025 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Iris, aged 89, of Brindley Ford. The loving and devoted mum of David, John, Susan and Robert; dearest mother-in-law to Linda, Elaine, John and Karen; cherished nan of Julie, Shaun and Amy; great-nan of Reece, Jake and Dylan, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a good friend and neighbour to many. Iris will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her. The funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday, 2nd June at 12.30am. 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 Alzheimer’s Research 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.
PRENTICE (Harry). Peacefully on 5th May 2025, Harry, aged 98, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Mary. The service and cremation is to take place at Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 29th May at 9.30am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. 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.
ROBINSON (Dorothy Alice). Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 15th May at Heliosa Nursing Home, Congleton, Dorothy, aged 87. The dearly loved wife of Herbert Walter; much-missed mum of John, Linda and Jane; dear mother-in-law to Patricia, Charles and Phillip; cherished grandma to David, Andrew, Michael, Katie, Samuel, Andrea and Thomas, and a treasured great-grandma. Dorothy will be sadly missed by all family and friends and fondly remembered. The funeral will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 4th June at 2.45pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Laurels Residents’ Comfort Fund. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
ROBINSON (Pamela May). Passed away peacefully at Royal Stoke University Hospital on Wednesday, 7th May 2025, Pam, aged 76. The dearly loved wife of John; cherished mum of Grant, Craig and Jodie; very dear mother-in-law of Pete and Donna, and treasured granny of Kadee, Blake, Zac and Ellie. Pam will be sadly missed by her family and friends and fondly remembered. The funeral service will be held at Birches Crematorium on Wednesday, 4th June at 11am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK or Dementia UK. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
STEVENS (Helena Ruth). Finally at peace, Helena Ruth Stevens, aged 92. Passed away at Macclesfield and District General Hospital on 10th May 2025. The devoted and loving wife of Gerald (passed 2018), and much-loved mother to Carol, Geraldine and Ian; grandmother to Hayley, Coral, Natasha and Mariska; great-grandmother to Joe, Wren, Sonny, Noa, Luis, Edith and Mavis, and dear mother-in-law to Nicholas and Charlotte. There is a crematorium service at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, on Tuesday, 27th May at 2pm. A thanksgiving service to follow at Trinity Methodist Church, Wagg Street, Congleton, at 3pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Trinity Methodist Church. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SULEJ (June Theresa). Peacefully on 28th April 2025 at Prestbury House Care Home, Macclesfield, June Theresa, aged 94, of Goostrey. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Kazimierz Sulej; loving mother of Julian, Janina and Chris; dear mother-in-law of Patricia, and a cherished nan of Steven, Natalie and Georgia. The cortege is to leave her home on Friday, 30th May at 10.40am for a service and cremation at Birches Crematorium at 11am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to North West Air Ambulance or RNLI. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
TATTON (Samuel Donald, “Don”). Peacefully passed away on 6th May 2025, in the loving care of Park Lane Nursing Home, Don, aged 97, of Brown Lees. The devoted husband of the late Gwen; dearly loved dad of Jane, Michael, Stephen and Ann; and a cherished father-in-law, a much loved granddad, great-granddad and brother. Don will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his very loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Don at St John’s Church, Knypersley, on Wednesday, 28th May at 10.30am, followed by committal at Carmountside Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Park Lane Nursing Home (cheques payable to Park Lane Private Ltd) in memory of Don. All enquiries to: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
