CAMPBELL (Alan). Passed away peacefully on 14th November 2023 after a long illness at home, surrounded by his family, Alan aged 83. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Winnie; adored daughter Wendy and son-in-law Will; the late Wayne a devoted son and daughter-in-law Paulette, and cherished granddaughter Nicola; brother Roy, and sister-in-law Marie. The funeral service will be held at Carmountside crematorium on Thursday, 7th December at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations if required to Biddulph in Bloom / Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, dignityfunerals.co.uk.
GASKILL (Charles Wilfred, Wilf). At rest on Saturday, 11th November 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Wilf, aged 81 years, of Brown Lees, formerly of Biddulph Moor. The dearly beloved husband of the late Jean; much-loved dad of Melvin and Mandie; stepdad of Tony and Stephen, and a treasured granddad and great-granddad and a very dear father-in-law and brother-in-law. The funeral cortege will leave his own residence on Wednesday, 29th November for a service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 11.30am. Will relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations preferred in memory of Wilf for The Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Donations and inquiries to Gail Spender, C Edwards and Son, (Funeral Services), 155, High Street, Talke Pits, 01782 782 842.
GIBSON (Barbara). Passed away peacefully at her home address on 13th November 2023, with her loving family by her side, Barbara, aged 81 years of Biddulph Park, formally of Smallthorne. The devoted wife of Bernard; dearly loved mum of Tracy, Neal and Clare; cherished mother-in-law, much-loved grandma and great-grandma and a special friend to many. Barbara will be fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2.30pm on Tuesday, 5th December at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan at Home. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
HOLLAND (Anne). Peacefully passed away on Thursday, 2nd November at Salford Royal Hospital, after a very short illness, Anne, aged 55 years, and late of Congleton. A dearly beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister. She leaves behind her children Evan, Zoe and Tye; grandson Lenny and granddaughter Lacey-ann; parents Geof and Sue, and brother David, and sister-in-law Sally-ann. Anne was born at Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport and raised in Congleton where she spent most of her life. Anne was always on hand to support her ageing parents, helping with raising her grandchildren and lending a hand at her sister-in-law’s business with very little notice. She will be sadly missed. The funeral is to be held on Friday, 8th December at St Peter’s Church, Chapel Street, Congleton, at noon, prior to interment at Congleton Cemetery. Will relatives and friends 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 Brain Charity. For further information please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507, threeshiresfuneral.co.uk.
HUNTER (Norma Ann). It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Norma, who passed away peacefully in the care of Springbank Nursing Home, Biddulph, aged 76, on 11th November 2023. Formerly of Lotus Avenue, Knypersley, Norma was the cherished wife of the late John and dearly loved mum to Stephen and Richard. Also a devoted grandma to Martin, Grace, Emily, Jakob, Imogen, Joshua, Ciara and Jack. She is survived by her sister Lynne and brother Bryan and will be forever loved and missed by all her family and many friends, both in Staffordshire and Durham. The funeral and thanksgiving service for her life will be held at Carmountside Crematorium Thursday, 30th November at 2.30pm. Family flowers only; donations would be gratefully received, to be split between Dementia UK and her favourite charity, the Dogs Trust. Enquiries to John Garside and Son Funeral Directors, 01782 513 210.
JOHNSON (Neville). At rest 18th November 2023, at home, after a battle fought with great dignity and courage, Neville aged 79 years. The dearly loved partner of the late June Patricia Morris, and a dear dad, stepdad, granddad, great-great-granddad, brother and brother-in-law. The funeral service and cremation is to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 4th December at 2pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to either East Cheshire Hospice at Home or East Cheshire Lung Cancer Trust Fund. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
OAKES (Lillian Mary). Peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, 6th November 2023 while in the care of the staff at Springbank Nursing Home, Lillian, aged 81, of Biddulph Moor. The beloved and devoted wife of the late Jack; loving step-mum to John and Colin; dearest mother-in-law to Christine and Sheila; a treasured nan of Steven, Peter, Kerry and their partners; a cherished great-nan of Jonny, Jozef, Henry, Ted, Isabella and Jasper, and a very dear friend to many. Lillian will be deeply missed but affectionately remembered by all her family and friends. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will take place at Hill Top Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor on Friday, 1st December at 1pm. 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 Parkinson’s UK and / or Kidney 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.
SANDERSON (Joan Margaret). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 30th October 2023, Joan aged 92 years of Elworth. The dearly loved wife of the late David. Family flowers only; donations if desired to St Peter’s Church, Elworth. The funeral service is to be held at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Thursday, 30th November at 2.45pm, followed by committal at Vale Royal Crematorium. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach 01270 750 852.
WALLEY (Frederick Charles, “Fred”). Passed away peacefully on 18th November 2023 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Fred, aged 95 years, of Rock End, Knypersley. The devoted husband of his late wife Jean; dear brother to his late sister Joan and brother-in-law Bill, and a special uncle of Andrew, Susan, Sarah and Lorraine. Fred will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends. The funeral service will be held at 10.30am on Monday, 4th December at Carmountside Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK in memory of Fred. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WOOD (Andrew John). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 15th November 2023, Andrew, aged 76 years, of Sandbach and former teacher at Sandbach Boys School. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). The funeral service is to be held at St Winefride’s Church, Sandbach, on Friday, 8th December at 11am, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
