Death Notices, 25th January 2024

BOOTH. Suddenly on 10th January 2024 at home. Donna Marie, aged 50, of Marton. A dearly loved mum, cherished nana and a dear sister and sister-in-law. Cortege is to leave her home on Wednesday, 7th February at 10.45am for service and interment at Marton church at 11am. 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 British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.

BRAMMELD (Joan). Joan passed away peacefully on Friday, 12th January 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, aged 82. The cherished wife of John, loving mum to John, Shaun and Claire, adored nanna, great-nanna, auntie and friend. The funeral will be held at Congleton United Reformed Church at 11.30am on Thursday, 8th February followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Joan’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Joan’s memory. Donations, if desired, can 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 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.

BRAMMER (Edith Margaret). Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on 16th January 2024. Margaret, aged 85, of Mossley. Devoted wife of Ashley, much loved mum to Susan and David and treasured grandma. Funeral service to be held at St Anne’s Church, Brown Edge on Thursday, 1st February at 11am, followed by interment at Brown Edge Lawn Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to St Anne’s Church, Brown Edge or Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.

BRENNAN. Peacefully on 9th January 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Alan Kevin, aged 74, of Congleton. Beloved, devoted husband of Lyn. Much loved dad of James, David and Stevie, dear father-in-law to Katie and Kate, most special granddad to Dylan, Elliott, Erin and Nina, a dear brother to Carol and a lovely uncle and brother-in-law. Cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 1st February at 10.45am for service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton at 11am, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. 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 East Cheshire Hospice or Congleton Museum. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.

BRITTAIN (Jean). Suddenly on Wednesday, 10th January while at home. Jean, aged 93, of Biddulph. The beloved and devoted wife of the late Reg, treasured mum of Derek and partner Yvonne, and the late Susan and David, a loving and cherished nan, great-nan and great-great-nan and a very dear neighbour and good friend to many. Jean will be sadly missed but affectionately remembered by all her loving family and friends. A service of celebration will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday, 6th February at 11.20am. 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 British Heart Foundation c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, SOT, ST8 6DY, 01782 379191.

DAVENPORT (Pauline Ann). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital after a short illness on 11th January 2024. Pauline, aged 78, of Sandbach. Beloved wife of the late Brian, dearly loved mum to Geoff, Robert and the late Brian, much loved grandma, great-grandma and sister. Funeral service to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach on Friday, 2nd February at 1pm, followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to RNLI or North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.

HARRISON. Peacefully on 16th January 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Ernest, aged 88. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Brenda. Loving dad of Christopher, dear father-in-law of Diane and a cherished and treasured granddad of Ellie, Rebecca and Laura and a dear brother of Tommy, Connie, Lily, Bernard, the late Dennis and the late Barbara. Cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 5th February at 12.20pm for service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis at 1pm. 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 Cancer Research UK or British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.

HODGKINSON (Kenneth John “Ken”). Peacefully on Sunday, 14th January 2024. Ken, aged 74, and late of Haslington. Survived by his son John, daughter Lisa, grandchildren Bradley, Freddie, Isabella and Oscar and his partner Jayne. Kenneth will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Funeral service will take place at noon on Friday, 2nd February at St Matthew’s Church, Haslington. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie or North West Air Ambulance. Would friends wishing to attend, kindly meet at the church. For further information please contact: Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279507.

KINDER (Carole). Passed away on 5th January 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Carole, aged 79, of Congleton, much loved and missed wife, mum, step-mum, grandma, auntie, sister and friend of humans and animals alike. Owner of Carole’s Cosy Cattery, Congleton. The funeral is to take place at 10am on Wednesday, 31st January at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK or RSPCA. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.

KIRKHAM (Joan). Joan passed away peacefully on Monday, 8th January 2024 at Woodeaves Nursing home, aged 95. The cherished wife of the late Bob Kirkham, loving mother to Yvonne and Jonathan, much loved nan to Robert, Antony and Emma, sister of Joyce and aunt of Nigel. Joan will be lovingly remembered for much more than just her voluntary work, which has included being a junior church leader at Congleton United Reformed Church on Antrobus street, a Congleton borough councillor for 13 years, the chairman of Quinta School and also a manager at other local schools. Joan also fought with others to keep Congleton War Memorial hospital open, on retirement helping in the Cancer Research shop and was a founder member and secretary for 17 years of Congleton Communicare. Joan went above and beyond in all she did; nothing was too much trouble, working tirelessly for Congleton, fair-minded with a fantastic sense of humour, devoting herself to family and anyone else she could possibly help. Joan loved the outdoors, gardening and rambling. She will be sadly missed by family, friends and all who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 1pm on Thursday, 1st February. The family have requested only family or very close friends attend as per Joan’s wishes. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Joan’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to The Christie at Macclesfield, Congleton Communicare, or Alzheimer’s charities. 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 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.

LEAKE (Paul). Sadly passed away on Sunday, 7th January 2024, at East Cheshire Hospice. Paul, aged 59, of Buglawton, Congleton. The dearly loved brother of Nigel, brother-in-law of Wendy and uncle of George and Katie. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by his loving family and friends. The funeral service and committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium, on Friday, 9th February at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries to: Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6HN, 01625 433853. andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk.

MORRIS (Mavis). Suddenly while at home on Wednesday, 10th January 2024. Mavis, aged 90, of Biddulph. The beloved and devoted wife of the late Graham Morris. Treasured mum of Susan, Sandra and the late Shirley, dearest mother-in-law to John Robinson, Alan Walker and Alan Armstrong, cherished grandmother of Steven, Mark, David and Richard, a doting great-grandmother of Liam, Katie, Ashton, Harrison, Carly, Macey and Eddie and a dear neighbour and friend to many. Mavis will be sadly missed but affectionately remembered by all her loving family and many friends. A service of celebration will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 8th February 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 Douglas Macmillan Hospice and/or British Heart Foundation c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, ST8 6DY, 01782 379191.

STATON (Erica Margaret Alice). Passed away peacefully at Hollymere House Care Home, Haslington, on 19th January 2024. Erica, aged 87, of Wheelock. Beloved wife of the late Howard, much loved mum to Ian and Claire and treasured nannie. Funeral service to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Friday, 2nd February at 11.30am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.