BELCHER (Dawn Sandra Ann, nee Booth). At rest on Thursday, 13th October at Macclesfield District General Hospital in the presence of her loving family. Ann, aged 82, of Harriseahead. The dearly beloved wife of the late Philip, much loved mother of Janice, mother-in-law of Mark, adored nana of John and Ivy, devoted sister-in-law of Ray, Sandra, Alma and the late Eric, and a dear aunty, cousin and godmother. Ann will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Mow Cop Methodist Church on Wednesday, 23rd November at 11am followed by interment at St Thomas’s Church, Mow Cop. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the church. No flowers, by request; donations, if desired, to RSPB and Mow Cop Methodist Church in memory of Ann. Enquiries and donations: Wilson’s Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3HR, 01782 785937.
DINES (nee Bennion, nee Nixon Brown Owl). Peacefully passed away on 15th October 2022 at Ashfields Private Rest Home, Macclesfield. Grace Dines, aged 95, of Congleton. Committal service takes place at Birches Crematorium on Monday, 7th November at 1pm, prior to a service of celebration for Grace’s life at Congleton United Reformed Church 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 British Heart Foundation or Congleton United Reformed Church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
HILL (Albert). Passed away peacefully at St Stephen’s Care Home, Elworth on 22nd October 2022. Albert, aged 74, of Sandbach. Devoted husband of Norma, precious dad to Derek, Stephanie and Lisa and loving brother. Funeral service at Christ Church, Wheelock on Friday, 4th November at 2pm, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK and British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
JEFFS (Peter James). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on Friday, 14th October 2022, aged 77. Much loved husband of Gloria, loving dad to Helen and Robert, adored granddad to Harrison, Anthony and Annabelle. Peter will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service and cremation at Crewe Crematorium on Wednesday, 2nd November at 10.45am. Family flowers only, by request; all donations are gratefully received to the Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 37a, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, 01270 762230.
LAWSON (Ian). At peace on 9th October 2022 at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton. Ian Sinnett Lawson, aged 85, of Biddulph Moor and formerly of Rushton and Macclesfield (county councillor, district councillor, town councillor and former chairman of Staffordshire County Council). The dearly loved and loving husband of Kay, much loved dad of Tracy and John, cherished grandpa of Ellie, Matthew, Mark, Gemma and Katie and great-grandpa of Jack and Louie. Following a private cremation, a service of thanksgiving will take place on Tuesday, 8th November at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph at 11am. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. No flowers, please, by request; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton, Rossendale Trust or Biddulph In Bloom. Enquiries: S Sigley and Sons Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382048.
PUGH (Eileen Mildred, née Dale). Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd October 2022. Eileen, aged 81, of Congleton and formerly Somerford. Beloved sister to Alan Dale and Barbara Hughes. Funeral service at Vale Royal Crematorium on Monday, 7th November at noon. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
ROBERTS. Peacefully on 12th October 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Donald Milner, aged 91, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Betty Roberts. Loving dad of Mark, dear father-in-law of Janet and a cherished and treasured granddad. Cortege leaves his home at 12.35pm on Wednesday, 9th November for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. 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 British Heart Foundation. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
WORRALL. Peacefully passed away on 21st October 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Ronald, aged 87, of Congleton. Service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium on a date and time to be arranged. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
