Agency by William Gibson 
ALLEN. (Gordon James). Gordon James Allen, of Congleton, passed away suddenly at his home on 14th April 2024, aged 92. The beloved husband of the late Aileen and much-loved father of Jim and Deirdre Allen. The funeral service is to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am on 15th May. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Huntington’s Disease Association. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BAILEY (Brian). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 4th April 2024, Brian, aged 68, from Congleton. A devoted son of the late Doreen and Kenneth; dearly loved brother of John; brother-in-law of Christine; uncle of Simon and Clair and great-uncle of Lucy, Louis, Leon and Jacob. Brian will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The service will take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Tuesday, 7th May at 2.30pm. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macclesfield District General Hospital.
DEAKIN (Christine). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 12th April 2024, Christine, aged 78, of Henley Avenue, Knypersley. The devoted wife of the late John; dearly loved mum of Sharron and Mark; a cherished nan of Kirsty and Gavin and great-nan to Kaiyah, and a very dear friend to many. Christine will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Christine at Bradwell Crematorium, on Friday, 10th May at 2pm. family have requested no black, and colour to be worn. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dougie Mac in memory of Mark, Christine’s late son.
MCGUINNESS (Andrew John, “Lord Of The Golf”). On Saturday, 20th April 2024, peacefully at home, Andrew passed away, aged 74. The cherished partner of Carin; a loving dad to John and Paul, and a much-loved granddad to Sid. Andrew will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends. The funeral service is to take place at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, on Friday, 17th May at noon. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Andrew. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01606 836 708.
ROGERS (Gillian Anne). Peacefully passed at Macclesfield District General Hospital on 25th April 2024 with her loving family by her side, Gillian, aged 85, of Gillow Heath. The devoted wife of the late Derek; dearly loved mum of Angela, Joy and Alan; cherished mother-in-law of Roy, Gary and Lesley; much-loved nanna of Sarah, Tim, Emma, Megan and Ashley; a loving great-nanna of Jake, Harley, Max and Remi, and a very special friend to many. Gillian will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Gillian at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 13th May at 2pm. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation and breast Cancer Research UK in memory of Gillian. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
SPROSON (Gladys, nee Moss). Passed away peacefully at home surround by her loving family, Gladys, of Congleton, aged 92. The devoted wife of the late Bill; cherished mum of Darryl and the late Ryan; much-loved mother-in-law of Jacky; treasured Nonis of Kendra; and a very dear sister of Ernest, Jean, Margaret, Bert, Raymond, Sheila, Thelma, Mary, Barbara, Frank and Alan. Gladys will be sadly missed but remembered fondly by all who knew her. The funeral service is to take place at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, on Friday, 17th May at 10am. family flowers only. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, Cheshire, 01260 298 829.
THORNE (Edmund, “Eddie”). Peacefully passed at his home address on 14th April 2024, Eddie, aged 77, of Biddulph, formerly of Cleland, Scotland. The devoted husband of Maureen; dearly loved dad of Edmund and Samantha; cherished father-in-law of Amy and a much-loved granddad of Esme, Seb, and Joshua, as well as a special brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Eddie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Eddie at Bradwell Crematorium, on Friday, 10th May at 10.40am. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Eddie. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
YATES (Philip John). Sadly taken on 18th April 2024, Phil, aged 63, of Winterley. The much-loved son of the late Graham and Marjorie; treasured brother to David, Robert and Catherine, and a loving uncle. The funeral service is to be held at St John’s Church, Byley, on Monday, 13th May at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
