ABRAHAMS (Judith). Peacefully passed away at Eden Mansions Nursing Home, Styal, on 18th May 2022, Judith, aged 79, of Congleton. The dearly loved wife of the late Leon; much-loved mum of Nigel, Leon Jnr and Nadine; treasured nana of Henry, Ruby, Darci, Molly, Jack and Neve, and a special friend to many. Judith will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Judith at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 17th June at 11.30am; mourners wishing to attend should please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s UK in memory of Judith. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BAGNALL (Philip, “Villa”). Suddenly on 15th May at home, Philip Bagnall “Villa”, aged 54. A devoted son to the late Eric and Jean Bagnall, and a much-loved brother to Steven. Philip will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Funeral service on Thursday, 9th June at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, at 10.30am prior to committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, in memory of Philip will be gratefully received for British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street, Crewe, 01270 584 329.
BOULD (Maria). Peacefully on 20th May 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Lea Maria, aged 82, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Kenneth Bould; loving mum of Steven, Carole and Paul; dear mother-in-law of Tina, Richard and Helena; cherished grandma of Lisa, John, Sam, Tom and Jake, and treasured great-grandma of Katy, Amy and Niai. The cortege leaves her home at 11.40am on Tuesday, 21st June for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15pm. 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 Salvation Army. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
CONNOR (Michael Albert, “Mick”). Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 25th May 2022, aged 79. The devoted husband of Sandra; caring dad to Jane and Andrew; loving father-in-law to Andrew and Joshi, and adored granddad to Martha, Gracie, Ruby and Logan. Mick will be sadly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service is at The Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium on Monday, 13th June at noon. Family flowers only, by request of Mick. All donations are gratefully received for the British Heart Foundation or the North West Air Ambulance in loving memory of Mick. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 4, The Square, Holmes Chapel, 01477 532 000.
FALCONER (Jean). Passed away on 23rd May 2022, aged 86. Jean will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. The funeral service is at The Birches Crematorium on Thursday, 9th June at 1pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Help the Aged. Enquiries: Griffiths and Booth Funeral Directors, 01477 532 427.
HARGREAVES (Malcolm). Sadly passed away at home on 20th May, Malcolm, aged 81, of Congleton, and formerly of Biddulph. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Ann; treasured dad of Christopher, Jocelyn and Lloyd; loving father-in-law to Wendy and Mark; cherished grandpa to Jessica and partner Joe, and Tim, Daniel and Ben; dearest brother-in-law to Jane and Neil and Beth and Jeff, and a very dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Malcolm will be greatly missed. Educated at Kingsfield School and Wolstanton Grammar School, Malcolm went on to study optics at Manchester. After qualification, he worked as an optometrist in Tunstall, Newcastle and Stretford. In 1971, Malcolm, with the help and support of wife Ann, established his own practice in Biddulph, where he worked until his retirement in 2000. Throughout his career, Malcolm was known and trusted by many. He was always professional but friendly and approachable, honest and honourable, always giving consideration to the patient and their needs. It could be said that Malcolm was a man of few words, a quiet and reserved person, happy in the background but with the ability to become quite the extrovert when the situation warranted it! Malcolm had a zest for life and was always involved in walking, gardening, badminton, decorating and DIY, and was ever-ready to support Ann with catering, transport, and offering a helping hand to any in need. Above all Malcolm was a family man. He was incredibly proud of his family, not only their achievements but the kind, generous and loving people they are. Music always played a big part in Malcolm’s life, singing in choirs, taking part in amateur dramatics, playing the church organ and of course revelling in the musical talents of granddaughter Jessica and grandson Tim. Always a great walker, one of the frustrations of later life was the inability, due to a stroke and vascular dementia, to go for long walks and soak up the beauty of nature. A lifetime of gardening became an impossible hobby to continue due to reduced mobility. It is with great sadness that we mourn his death, but also deep gratitude for all that he has meant, and will continue to mean, to those who knew him and loved him. A service of thanksgiving and committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 27th June at 11.30am. Please accept this, the only intimation, and will family and friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Sightsavers. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 4, The Square, Holmes Chapel, 01477 532 000.
KING (Jean Mary, nee Maskelyne). Peacefully on 11th May 2022, aged 93. The daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Maskelyne (nee Jennings); wife to Hugh; mother to Elisabeth, Margaret and Simon, and a grandmother. A memorial service is taking place in Cirencester on 7th June. Enquiries: Cowley and Son Ltd, Cirencester, GL7 1ES, 01285 653 298.
SHAW (Robert, “Bob”). Peacefully passed away at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, on 20th May 2022, Bob, aged 85, of Biddulph. The dearly loved husband of Cynthia; much-loved dad, father-in-law, granddad, brother and uncle, and a special friend to many. Bob will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Bob at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 16th June at 11am. Would mourners wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Diabetes Research or Macmillan in memory of Bob. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
SMITH (Anne). Suddenly on 15th May 2022 at home, Anne, aged 78, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Ian; loving mum of James and David; dear mother-in-law of Sam, and a cherished and treasured grandma of Annabelle and Edwin. The cortege leaves her home at 1.25pm on Tuesday, 14th June for committal at Macclesfield crematorium at 2pm, prior to a service of thanksgiving for Anne’s life at Wellspring Methodist Church at 3pm. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium or the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Wellspring Methodist Church. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SWIFT (Andrew). On 16th May 2022, Andrew, aged 64, of Congleton, unexpectedly passed away at home. He was the founder and owner of The Swift Gallery and former owner of Swift Electrical, Stoke on Trent. He was the dearly loved and devoted husband of Yvonne; loving and loved brother of Kay and John, and a dear brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle and friend. The cortege leaves Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, Congleton, at 10.10am on Wednesday, 8th June for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if wished, in memory of Andrew, to Amnesty International UK (justgiving.com/In-Memory-of-Andrew-Swift-Amnesty-International-UK). Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
SWINDLEY (David). At rest on 21st May 2022, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, David, aged 71, of Biddulph. The dearly loved father and father-in-law of Ian, Amanda and John, and a cherished granddad. David will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. The funeral service is at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 14th June at 1pm. Those wishing to attend should kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Douglas MacMillan Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
WILLIAMSON (Thomas John). 21/08/1938-19/05/2022. Known as John to all, a retired farmer, formerly of Snape Farm, Weston. He passed away following a short but courageously fought illness. He was a devoted husband to Jean; much-loved dad to David and James; brother to Jean, and father-in-law to Nicki. John will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. A celebration of his life service will be held on Thursday, 9th June at 12.30pm at All Saints’ Church, Weston, following a private family cremation. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK or All Saints’ Church, Weston. Anyone who would like to attend but is unable to, can contact the funeral directors for further information: AW Burrows and Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Swanley, Nantwich, 01270 524 243.
