HUGHES (David Richard Lewis). Peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, 11th August 2026, David, aged 71 years of Mossley, Congleton. The dearly loved husband of Bridget; cherished dad of Tom, Kate and Tom’s partner Jeanette; treasured granddad of Callum and Alfie; much beloved brother of Robert and Liz, and dear brother-in-law to Sheelagh. David will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all of his family and friends. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Thursday, 10th September at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
HULME (Higham). At rest on 12th August 2026, at Park Lane Care Home, Higham, aged 79 years, of Biddulph Moor. A devoted husband, dad, granddad and great-granddad. A service to celebrate Higham’s life will be held at 1.45pm on Thursday, 3rd September at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor, followed by interment in the burial ground. Family and friends wishing to attend should please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Park Lane Private Ltd and Bradwell Hall Nursing Home Residents’ Fund in memory of Higham. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph.
MCNULTY (Bernard). Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Bernard, who died peacefully while in the loving care of his family at home in Biddulph, on 14th August 2026, aged 86 years. The dearly beloved husband of Pauline; devoted dad to Sue, Andy, Pete and Dave; a dearest father-in-law to Ross, Tracey, Ula and Jos; a loving and much-loved grandpa to Alex, Sam, Eleanor, Joe, Lucy, Freddy, Tom, George, Max, Indy, and Big Popa to Isla, Immy and Maddie. A loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend who will be missed and was fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church RIP on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. The funeral service is to be held at English Martyrs RC Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 28th September at 11.15am, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request, donations welcome to the British Heart Foundation. For and on behalf of C McGough and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 01782 834 300.
MORREY (Christine Isabel Ada) At rest on 1st August 2026, at home, Christine Isabel Ada, aged 74 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved daughter of the late Reg and the late Joan Morrey. The service and interment are to take place at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Thursday, 3rd September at 2pm. 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 the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622 (afinneron.co.uk).
TAYLOR (Keith). Keith passed away peacefully on Thursday, 13th August 2026 at East Cheshire Hospice, after a long battle with cancer and COPD, aged 83. He was the cherished husband of the late Judith; loving father to Paul and Simon; much-loved granddad of James, Sophie, Poppy, Greg and Glen, and great-granddad to Jasmine. Keith will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, love of Astbury Golf Club and words of wisdom (as well as moaning), and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at noon on Thursday, 3rd September. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Keith’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Keith’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the East Cheshire Hospice. A donation box will be available at the service, but donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Larvin-Clegg Funeral Directors, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963 (larvinclegg.co.uk). Please direct all enquiries to them.
TURNER (Judith). Peacefully on 11th August 2026, at Clayton Manor Nursing Home, Judith, aged 83 years, of Congleton. The loyal wife of the late Michael Turner; loving mum of Jan and Christopher; dear mother-in-law of Phil, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Isobel and Toby. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 21st September at 10.55am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium; no mourning attire to be worn, bright clothing only. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the National Trust. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
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WILSON (John). Peacefully on Sunday, 16th August 2026, at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, after a long illness fought with courage and dignity, John, aged 83 years, of Biddulph Moor and formerly of Tunstall. He was the devoted and beloved husband of Lynnette; treasured dad of Da rren and Craig; a dear father-in-law to Leanne and Simone; cherished granddad of Sky-Louise, Octavia and Bradley; much-loved great-granddad of Shilo; a dear brother to Joan, and a dearest friend and neighbour to many. John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 10th September at 1.20pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
WING (Elizabeth). On Friday 24th July 2026, peacefully and in the care of St Stephen’s Nursing Home, and formerly of Park House Care Home, Elizabeth, aged 95 years. The dearly loved mother of Jeremy and the late Lucinda; and of grandchildren Elizabeth and Robert. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 2nd September at 12.30pm at St Peter’s Church in Elworth, followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will go to St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762 230.
