Death Notices, 28th September 2023

DOOLEY (Doreen Ann). Passed away peacefully at her home in Congleton on 18th September 2023, surrounded by her loving family, Doreen, aged 85 years. The devoted wife of the late John; missed partner of Bill; dearly loved mother of Lynn and Kevan; dear mother-in-law of Mark and the late Judith; treasured nan of Samantha, Jonathan, Leanne and Marcus; cherished great-nan of Liam, Megan, Jax and Ava; much-loved sister of Ian and Graham; dearest sister-in-law of Alison and the late Agnes; adored auntie of Jane, Richard, Megan and Grace, and fond great-auntie of Ava and Cacey. The funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Wednesday, 4th October at 1.30pm, followed by a committal service at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.

GREEN (Brenda). Tim, Julian and family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who kindly sent cards and messages of sympathy and donations to Endon Methodist Church in memory of mum. We were also comforted to see so many friends at the funeral service, which was a great tribute to mum’s memory and so very much appreciated by us all.

GROOM (Simon Mark). Suddenly on Wednesday, 13th September, Simon, aged 41 years, of Biddulph, and formerly of Norwich. The devoted and most precious husband of Kerry; treasured and doting dad of Lucy; cherished son of Peter and Linda; dearest son-in-law to Selwyn and Patricia; a special brother of Rachel; loving brother-in-law to Lee, Christine and Lee; much-loved uncle to Thomas and Oscar, and a good friend, neighbour and colleague to many. Simon will be deeply missed by all his loving family and many friends. A service to celebrate the life and love of Simon will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 5th October at noon. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Biddulph in Bloom 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.

HOWSON (William Geoffrey). Peacefully on 8th September 2023, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, William Geoffrey, aged 88 years of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Linda Howson, and a dear brother and uncle. A graveside service and interment will take place at Congleton Town Cemetery on Wednesday, 4th October at 11am. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the graveside. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32 West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.

JONES (Ellis). Passed away peacefully at Belvedere Care Home, Alderley Edge, on 23rd September 2023, Ellis aged 92 years, of Haslington. The devoted husband of the late Pat; much-loved dad to Stephen, Ian and the late Michael; treasured granddad and great-granddad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. The funeral service is to be held at St Matthew’s Church, Haslington, on Friday, 6th October at 10.30am, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

OAKES (Graham). Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital on 19th September 2023, Graham aged 89 years of Bradwall, and formerly Knypersley. The loving Husband of Cynthia; much-loved dad to Kevin, an amazing grand- and great-granddad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cure Parkinson’s. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 5th October at 10am. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.

PASS (Florence May, “May,” nee Wootten). At rest on Saturday, 2nd September 2023 at the Maples Residential Home, Porthill, aged 94 years. The beloved wife of the late Graham; much-loved mum of Anne and Andrew; mother-in-law of Andrew and Clare; grandma of Kate, Eleanor, Leon and Tala, and great-grandma of Ivy and Teddy. May will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who loved and knew her. A service will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 5th October at 11.30am. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent. Floral tributes and enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, 01782 212 880.

PROCTOR (Kenneth). The Rev Kenneth Noel Proctor, aged 90 years, passed away peacefully in hospital in the presence of his two daughters on the 14th September. He was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church Astbury, on Thursday, 5th October at 11am. No flowers please, but donations to Christian Aid would be gratefully received (kennethproctor.muchloved.com). Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.

SHAW (Raymond “Ray”, “Tucker”). Suddenly but peacefully passed away at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on 16th September 2023, Raymond, aged 80 years, of Biddulph. A devoted husband, dad and granddad. Raymond will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Raymond at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, 6th October at 2.30pm; mourners wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Cancer Research UK in memory of Raymond. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

WOLF (Jean). Jean passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 19th September 2023 in the care of The Willows Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 83. The cherished wife of the late Keith; loving mother to Amanda and Tracy; much-loved mother-in-law to Paul and Matt; nana to Samantha, Joshua and Chloe, and great nana to Charlie, Isabelle and Louie. Jean will be lovingly remembered for her sense of humour, strength of character and love for her family and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, CW9 7SU, at noon on Wednesday, 11th October. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Jean’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Jean’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support. 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 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.