BENNETT (William Ernest, “Bill”). Peacefully on 15th May 2023 at home, William “Bill” Ernest, aged 100, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Gladys Bennett; loving dad of William, Raymond and Norman; dear father-in-law of Jacqueline, Hazel and Judith; cherished granddad of Julia, Victoria, Susan, Louise and Andrea, and a treasured great-granddad and great-great-granddad. The cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 5th June at 1.20pm for service at Key Green Chapel at 1.30pm, prior to interment at Bosley Church. 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 Key Green Chapel or British Legion. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BROUGH (Patricia, “Pat”). Peacefully on 30th April 2023, Patricia “Pat”, aged 77, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Dr David Brough, and a much-loved and respected mum of Claire and Tim. The cortege is to leave her home on Wednesday, 31st May at 1.45pm for a service and interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 2pm. 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 Medical Detection Dogs or Mid Cheshire Hospital Critical Care Unit. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BURDEKIN (Gordon). Please pray for the soul of Gordon Burdekin. It is with great sadness we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully surrounded by love on 16th May 2023, aged 70. The cherished husband of Anne; loving father to Peter; much-loved granddad of Antoine, and respected brother to Hazel, Valerie and Pamela. Gordon will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, his love of gardening and his love of theatre. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral is at St Mary’s RC Church, at 11am on Friday, 2nd June followed by committal at Birches Crematorium, Northwich. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Gordon’s life. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Gordon’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to The Christie, Macclesfield and East Cheshire Hospice. A donation box will be available at the service. However, donations can also 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.
CARMAN (John Enos). Peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 13th May, 2023, aged 91. A beloved husband to Celia, and much-loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral is at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 12th June at 10.45am. Family flowers only; donations in loving memory of John to Stroke Association and East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
DOORBAR (Lyn). Peacefully passed away on 5th May 2023 with her loving family by her side, Lyn, aged 69, of Biddulph. The dearly loved wife of Colin; beloved mum of Tracy and Amy; cherished nanny of Mischa, Lucas and Isaac, and dear sister of the late Eric Burns. The funeral to celebrate Lyn’s life will be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 9th June at 1pm followed by a private family committal at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Family and friends are welcome to bring floral tributes. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
GOODWIN (David). Peacefully on 4th May 2023, David, aged 71, of Knypersley, sadly passed away at home. Loving and devoted partner of Jenny Jones, and much-loved and sadly missed by Alison, Andrew and Pim. David will be missed by all his family and friends. The funeral is on Wednesday, 31st May. A service and cremation will be held at Carmountside Crematorium at 3.30pm. No flowers by request, please; donations much appreciated for Marie Curie and Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
GRAESSLER (Alma). Passed away peacefully at St Stephen’s Care Home, Sandbach, on 23rd May 2023, Alma, aged 93, of Sandbach Heath. The beloved wife of the late Werner and devoted mum to the late Erica. A private cremation is to take place. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
HYATT (Annette). Peacefully on 18th May 2023 at home, Annette, aged 67, of Congleton. The loving mum of Michelle, Matthew and Christopher; dear mother-in-law of Lefteris; cherished nana of Emilea and Yason, and a dear sister of Margaret and John. The cortege is to leave her home on Friday, 9th June at 10.10am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. 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. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
LACEY (Alfred Graham, “Joey”). Peacefully on 1st May 2023 at Adlington Manor Care Home, Joey, aged 80, of Congleton. The son of the late Alfred and Annie Doris Lacey, of Congleton. Much missed by his family and friends. The funeral is on Friday, 2nd June, with a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 3.30pm. Will all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. No flowers please, by request; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: S Sigley and Sons Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
MYATT (Anthony James). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 14th May 2023, Tony, aged 86, of Wheelock. The funeral service is at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday, 1st June at 12.15pm. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
RICKARD (Judith Emily). Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, 16th May 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Judith, aged 74, of Mossley, Congleton. The beloved wife of the late Allan; much-loved mum to Andrew and Matthew; sister of Tina; sister-in-law of Jennifer; mother-in-law of Jacqui and Michelle; cherished grandmother of Max, Jenny and Ryan; sister-in-law of David, and aunt to Lauren and Louise. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and all who knew her. The funeral service is at 10am on Friday, 9th June at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
STODDARD (Hazel). Peacefully passed away with her loving sister at her side, Hazel, aged 67, of Kidsgrove, and formerly of Biddulph. The devoted daughter of the late Mark and Hannah; dearly loved sister of Gillian; a cherished niece and cousin, and a special friend to many. Hazel will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Hazel will be held at 12.15pm on Tuesday, 30th May at Biddulph Methodist Church, followed by committal at Bradwell Crematorium. Would mourners wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: J Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
UNWIN (Sylvia). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 3rd May 2023, surrounded by her loving family, Sylvia, aged 90, of Biddulph, and formerly of Brereton. The devoted wife to the late Derek; dearly loved mum to Susan and David; much loved mother-in-law of Carole; cherished nan of Jane and Kerys, and a treasured great-grandmother of Erin, Jake and Riley. Sylvia was a much loved family member and highly valued friend who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. A funeral to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, 31st May at St Oswald’s Church, Brereton, followed by committal in the burial ground. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research and Diabetes UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WALKER (Angela Margaret, “Maggie”). Peacefully on 19th May 2023 at home, Angela Margaret “Maggie”, aged 79, of Congleton (formerly matron of Heliosa Nursing Home and Westbourne House). The dearly loved partner of Paul; loving mum of Heidi and Michael; dear mother-in-law of Andy and Karen, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Ben, Elly and Jake. The cortege is to leave her daughter’s home on Friday, 2nd June at 2.25pm for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at 3pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
WALL (Margaret Joan). Margaret, aged 84, passed away peacefully at home on 30th April 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Cherished wife to the late Bernard; treasured mum to Tim and Judith; dearly loved mum-in-law to Kay; beloved nan to Daniel, Nathan and Cohen; a much-loved sister to Jean and David, and an endeared auntie. Margaret was a much-loved family member and a highly valued friend who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered, especially by those who she cared for as senior health visitor. A funeral to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at 1.30pm at Lifestream Church, Knypersley, ST8 6NN, on Thursday, 1st June followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, please; donations in lieu of flowers to United Christian Broadcast and Mission Aviation Fellowship charities. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WEATHERBY (Celia Ellen). Peacefully on Thursday, 4th May 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Celia, aged 83, of Macclesfield. The dearly loved wife of the late John; a much-loved mother of Stephen and Jane; loving mother-in-law of Colette and David, and cherished grandma of Sarah, Alexandra, Harriet, Zara, Georgia, Claudia and Hannah. Celia will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service and interment is at All Saints’ Church, Siddington, on Thursday, 1st June at 11am. Family flowers only, by request, but if desired donations may be sent for All Saints’ Church, Siddington. Enquiries: Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield 01625 433 853. andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk.