FRAIN (Patrick). Peacefully at rest on 13th June 2025, while in the loving care of his family, at home, in Biddulph, Patrick, aged 83 years. The dearly beloved husband of Vivienne; devoted dad to Simon, Ben, Greg and Nathan; a dearest father-in-law to Rachel, Char, Tre and Clare; a loving pops to Zeke and Ezzy, and a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend who will be truly missed. The funeral service and cremation is at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd July 10am. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request; any donations to Pancreatic Cancer UK. Donations and enquiries: C McGough and Sons, 79, Roundwell Street, Tunstall.
GOODWIN (Joan). Peacefully on Wednesday, 11th June 2025, at Leighton Hospital, Joan, aged 95 years. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Raymond Harold Goodwin; loving mum of Chris; cherished nan of Lauren and Tom; treasured great-gran of Gloria and Logan, and loving elder sister of John and the late Margaret. The cortege is to leave Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, West Street, Congleton, on Thursday, 10th July at 12.30pm for a service at St Stephen’s Church at 12.45pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to St Stephen’s Church. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton (CW12 1JR), 01260 277 622, (afinneron.co.uk).
GRIFFITHS (Michael Frank). Passed away at Primrose House, Haslington, on 16th June 2025, Mike, aged 87 years of Holmes Chapel. The husband of Ann; a caring and supportive father to Hazel, Louise, Kevin, Lizzie, Marianne, Sarah and Ben, and a loving grandad and great-granddad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Salvation Army and The Scout Association. Bright colours welcome. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Monday, 30th June at 3pm. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
MOGHADDAM (Behnam Ghaffari, “Ben”). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 11th June 2025, aged 66 years. The loving husband to Zahra and adored dad of Ana. Ben will be deeply missed by all family and friends. A funeral service is to be held at The Birches Remembrance Park on Wednesday, 2nd July followed by a committal at Sandbach Cemetery. All donations gratefully received to MacMillan Cancer Support in loving memory of Ben. Enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
O’DONOGHUE (Thomas Matthew). Passed away peacefully on 18th June 2025, Tom, aged 84 years, of Goostrey. The much-loved husband of Joan; caring dad to Stephen and Garry; father-in-law to Alison and devoted granddad to Tom, Lauren and Hannah. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. The funeral service is to be held at St Luke’s Church, Goostrey, on Monday, 7th July at 1pm, followed by a private interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach 01270 750 852.
OLLIER (George Edwin, “Eddie”). Peacefully on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, at Station House Nursing Home, Crewe, and of Seagull Close, Crewe, Eddie, aged 84 years. The dearly loved husband of Wynne and a much-loved dad, granddad and great-granddad. The funeral service and committal is at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, on Monday, 7th July at noon. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Crewe Stroke Support Group. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762 230.
SHAW (Robert, “Bob”). Peacefully at rest on Thursday, 5th June 2025, while at Tall Oaks Residential Home and surrounded by his loving family, Bob, aged 91 years, of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved husband of Marea; treasured dad of David; a dear father-in-law to Beryl; cherished granddad of Robert and Emily; a much-loved grandpa of Samuel, Jack, Rebecca and Nathaniel, and a dearest friend and neighbour to many past and present. Bob will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. A committal service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 10th July at 11am prior to a service of thanksgiving at Biddulph Methodist Church at noon. 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 and/or Biddulph Methodist Church 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.
TWEATS (Sidney, “Sid”) Peacefully on 14th June 2025, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Sidney, “Sid”, aged 81 years, of Astbury. The dearly loved and devoted husband of 61 years to Norma; loving dad of Steve and Jon; dear father-in-law of Sandra and Louise; cherished granddad of Kerry, Amy, Sally and Dan, and a treasured great-granddad of Oliver and Louie. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 3rd July at 10.35am for a service and interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 11am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations if desired to either Astbury Church or Royal Stoke University Hospital (Ward 127, Accute Stroke Ward). All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, Congleton, 01260 277 622, (afinneron.co.uk).
