BARBER (Sheila). Passed away suddenly on Monday, 11th May 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Sheila, aged 79 years, of Congleton. The cherished mum of Jo, Chris and Sam; treasured nana of Niamh and Issy, and dearly missed sister of Mike. Sheila will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. Sheila’s family have asked for bright colours to be worn. The funeral service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, 10th June at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice or the MND Association. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
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BRINDLEY (Alice). Alice passed away peacefully on Thursday, 21st May 2026, at Newton Court Care Home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 91. She was the cherished wife of the late Deryck Brindley; loving mum to Jackie, and much-loved grandma of Daniel. Alice will be lovingly remembered for her immense artistic talent, love of gardening and conservation, great sense of humour, and strength of character and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 9am on Tuesday, 2nd June. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Alice’s life. Guests are welcome to attend in everyday attire; black clothing is not required. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Alice’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. 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.
CHARLES (Barbara May). Peacefully on Wednesday, 20th May 2026, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Barbara, aged 89 years, of Alsager. The devoted wife of the late Frank; beloved sister of Allan, Nora, Gillian, Trevor, and the late Kenneth and Gerald. The funeral service will be at St Bertoline’s Church, Barthomley, on Thursday, 18th June at 11am, followed by interment at Christ Church, Alsager. Will all friends please meet at the church. At Barbara’s request, no mourning attire to be worn. Family flowers only, but if desired a donation may be made to Alzheimer’s Research UK. All inquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of 144/146, Crewe Road, Alsager, 01270 882 097.
HILL (Michael Thomas). Passed away on 14th May 2026, Mike, aged 68 years, of Sandbach. A much-loved brother to Jan and Christine; brother-in-law to Mike, and a loving uncle and great uncle. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to MIND. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 4th June at 11am. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
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HILL (Royston Trevor). Peacefully at Telford Court Care Home on Friday, 15th May, Roy, aged 87, of Goostrey. The dearly beloved husband of the late Gwynneth; much-loved dad of Jeremy, Quenton and Jackie; treasured granddad of Jordan, Megan, Amelia, Jake and Meg, and great-granddad of Isla and Charlie. The funeral is to take place on Tuesday, 9th June at St Luke’s Church, Goostrey, at 11.30am, followed by burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if preferred, to the British Heart Foundation and Dementia UK. All enquiries to Griffiths and Booth, Sandbach, 01270 765 783.
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LOMAS (Mary). Mary Lomas peacefully passed away in the loving care of the staff at The Laurels Care Home, Congleton, on Tuesday, 5th May. Mary was 106 years young, and of Wharf Road, Biddulph. She was the devoted daughter of the late Harry and Ella Lomas. Mary will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her dear friends. A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at 10am on Monday, 1st June at Bradwell Crematorium. Friends wishing to attend, please meet at the crematorium. Donations if desired to the Salvation Army and Biddulph In Bloom in memory of Mary. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
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MITCHELL (Patricia, “Pat”), aged 84 years, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Douglas Macmillan Hospice on Wednesday, 6th May 2026, Patricia, formerly of Hollin House Farm, Harriseahead. The beloved wife of the late Eric; devoted mother of Stephen and Richard, and loved mother-in-law of Steve. A much-loved sister of Susan and the late Lesley and a dear aunt and a special friend to many. Patricia will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service is to take place at St Lawrence Church’s, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 3rd June at 1pm, followed by burial in the churchyard. Donations if desired will be gratefully received for the benefit of Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Patricia. Enquiries to Joseph Lymer’s Funeral Directors, 01782 202 270.
O’CONNOR (Mary). Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary who departed this life on Wednesday, 20th May 2026, at Clayton Manor Care Home. Fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy RIP. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Kevin; loving mum of Katie and Andrew; dear mother-in-law of Peter and Odaih; cherished nana of Thomas, Liam, James, Ciara and Sophia, and a dear sister-in-law of Sheila. The funeral service is to take place at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Congleton, on Thursday, 4th June at 11.30am prior to committal at Birches Crematorium. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Mary’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Research UK. 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.
