BEECH (George). At rest on Tuesday 7th February 2023 at Leighton Hospital, Crewe in the presence of his loving family, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity. George, aged 93, of Mow Cop. The dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy, loving dad of Christopher, much loved father-in-law of Diane, treasured granddad of Tim & Tara, Kerry & Alistair, and a special great-granddad of Jacob, George, Matthew, Lilly and Isabelle. George will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Funeral service and cremation at The Birches Crematorium, Northwich, CW9 7SU on Thursday, 2nd March at 1pm. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank (Monetary Donations) in memory of George. Enquiries and donations: Wilson’s Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3HR, 01782 785937.
BELL (Margaret Cameron Barnes). Passed away peacefully on 13th February 2023. Margaret, aged 96, formerly of Budworth Close, Sandbach. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex and loving mum to Gordon and Fiona. Funeral service at Sandbach Methodist Church on Friday, 3rd March at 11.30am, following committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Bright colours welcome. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
CARTWRIGHT (Hilary). Peacefully passed away on 29th December, 2022, at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Hilary was the much-loved wife of the late Harry; father of Peter and Paul; mother-in-law of Pauline and Beata; grandma to Charlotte and Devon, and sister to Marge. The cremation was at Bradwell Cemetery on Monday, 10th February. All donations to UK Sepsis Trust Ltd.
GARRATT (Mary). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 17th February 2023. Mary, aged 80, of Elworth. Beloved wife of Mike, much loved mum to Andy, Clare and Dayve and proud nana to Sam and Martha. Away into the distance, like sky about my feet, difficult to see, where Heaven and bluebells meet. (By Mary Garratt). Private cremation to take place. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
GAUNT (Arthur). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 2nd February 2023. Arthur, aged 90, lived in Congleton, originally from Biddulph, devoted husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Andrew and Judith, cherished grandad and great-granddad. Funeral service at St John’s Church, Congleton on Tuesday, 7th March at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Salvation Army. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
HIGGINSON (Stella). Passed away peacefully at Astbury Mere Care home on 18th February 2023, aged 91. The much loved wife of the late Frank “Pat”, loving mum of John, Carol and Andrew, cherished and treasured grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 13th March at 10am. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Mourners are welcome to wear a splash of colour in Stella’s memory. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
HUTCHISON (Alexander). Died peacefully at his home in Canada on 19th January, 2023, aged 35. His wife Javia and children Arwyn and Eli, parents Mike and Lesley and sisters Ellie and Rachael were with him through his illness.
JONES (Stephen “Steve”). Passed away suddenly on 13th February 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Steve, aged 70, of Congleton, loved husband of Barbara, devoted dad of Jo and Kate, cherished granddad of Abee, Jessie and Ellis, treasured great-granddad of Forest and Lilith, dear brother of Nigel and missed brother-in-law of Jane. Funeral service at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 6th March at 3.30pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
MILLWARD (Helga). Peacefully at rest on Saturday, 4th February 2023 at The Beeches Care Home, Meir. Helga, aged 82, of Mow Cop. The devoted and loving wife of the late Harold, much loved mum of Paul and Sam, a dear mother-in-law of Karl, and a special nana of Ben and sister of John. Helga will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th March at 1.30pm. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. No flowers, by request; donations, if desired, to Guide Dogs for the Blind Association in memory of Helga. Enquiries and donations: Wilsons Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, ST7 3HR, 01782 785937.
PARSONS (John). Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 12th February 2023. John, aged 87, much loved husband of Joy and his late wife Elizabeth, father of Katherine, Paul and Jane, brother of Angela, Anthony and Susannah, grandfather of Michael, Robert, Evelyn, Vivien, Lucien, Nathan and Laura and step-father to Helen, Colin and David. John will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 3rd March at 10am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to John Muir Trust or Medecins Sans Frontieres. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
RABY (Sadie). Passed away peacefully at home on 13th February 2023. Sadie, aged 85, of Sandbach and formerly Cleator Moor. Devoted wife of the late Bert, much loved mum to Stephen and David and cherished nana. Funeral service at Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd March at noon. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
RATCLIFFE (Dorothy Brenda). Brenda passed away peacefully on 23rd January, aged 94, at Priory Court nursing home, Lytham St Annes. Devoted wife to the late Donald, beloved mum to Ian and Karen, treasured mum-in-law to Russell and Sandra, dearly loved nan to Donna and Paul, John, Damian and Kirsty, cherished great-nan to Stanley and Declan. Brenda will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. Funeral service at Biddulph Methodist Church on Tuesday, 7th March at 11.30am, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Family flowers only, please; donations, if preferred, to Priory Court nursing home (cash donations only, please). Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513210.
STEELE (Sheelagh Mary, nee Gibson). Peacefully at rest on 31st January 2023 at Clayton Manor Nursing Home. Sheelagh, aged 92, was much loved and will be remembered for her warmth, cheery smile and creative talent. She will be truly missed, but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. Funeral service to celebrate the life of Sheelagh at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 17th March at 11.30am. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society in memory of Sheelagh. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
TALLENTS (Alice). On Tuesday, 7th February 2023, peacefully in hospital, Alice, aged 81. Beloved and loving wife of the late Bill, loving mother of Andrew and Mike, much loved mother-in-law to Carolyn, loving and devoted grandmother of Beth, Harry and Sophie, a dear sister of Ron, the late Brenda, the late Eric and the late Jackie. Alice will be missed greatly by all who knew her. Funeral service at 2.45pm on Wednesday, 1st March at St John’s Church, Buglawton followed by a private service of committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of the NSPCC. Enquiries: Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433853. andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk.
THORLEY (Frederick James “Fred”). It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Fred Thorley, loving husband, father and brother. Fred passed away on Friday, 3rd February at Leighton Hospital. Fred’s humour and warmth will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service on Monday, 6th March at St Peter’s Church, Swettenham at 1.30pm followed by a private committal. The family would like to invite everyone to celebrate Fred’s life after the funeral service, at Swettenham Club commencing at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, in loving memory of Fred to RNIB and Prostate Cancer Awareness UK. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare Congleton, 20, West Street, Congleton, 01260 270290.
WEBB (Ann). Passed away peacefully at Astbury Mere Care Home on 15th February 2023. Ann, aged 84, of Congleton. Devoted wife of Colin, much loved mum to Kim, Beverley and Martin, mother-in-law, treasured nan and great-nan. Funeral service at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 7th March at 10am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK and The Lewy Body Society. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
