BAILEY (Les). Suddenly on April 7th 2026, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Leslie Robert (“Les”), aged 89 years, of Gillow Heath. He was the dearly loved and loving husband of Ellen; much-loved dad of Leslie, Anson, and Malcolm; a dear father-in-law; devoted granddad of Joshua and Elizabeth, and fondly remembered by all of his family and many friends. His funeral is on Saturday, 9th May, with a service and interment at Hill Top Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, at 11.30am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. No flowers please by request; donations if desired to The Midlands Air Ambulance. Inquiries to S Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
BLOOD (Patricia). Peacefully on Friday, 10th April 2026, while at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Patricia, aged 88 years, of Gillow Heath, Biddulph. The devoted wife of the late Tony; loving mum of Stephen and Nicholas; a much-loved mother-in-law to Debra; treasured nan of Nathaniel, Abigail and Amelia; great-nan of Ada and Esme; dearest sister of Tim and the late Kay and a dear friend to many. The funeral service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 13th May at 1pm prior to interment into Woodhouse Burial Ground. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No floral tributes by request. Donations if desired to Biddulph in Bloom care of the funeral director. All who wish to attend are encouraged to wear the colour pink in memory of Patricia. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
ECKERSLEY (Rod). Peacefully passed away at University Hospital of North Midlands on 20th April 2026, Rod, aged 75 years, of Biddulph, and formerly of Bury. The devoted husband of Chris; beloved father of Paul and Jayne; much-loved granddad and great-granddad; a dearly loved brother of the late Darryl, a brother-in-law and uncle, and a very dear friend to many. Rod will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and friends. A service to celebrate Rod’s life will be held at noon on Wednesday, 6th May at Carmountside Crematorium. Family and friends wishing to attend, please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to UHNM Charity, Ward 201, in memory of Rod. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph.
GARDNER (Brian). Peacefully on 17th April 2026, at Cavendish Court Residential Home, Brian James, aged 85 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Marjorie Gardner; loving dad of Andrew; dear father-in-law of Lorraine, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Matthew and Roxanna. The cortege is to leave Dane Court on Wednesday, 13th May at 11am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
HORROCKS (John, retired Police Constable). On Monday, 6th April 2026, peacefully at home in Sandbach, John, aged 83 years. A dearly loved husband of Rachel and a much-loved dad, granddad and brother. The funeral service and committal are to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Friday, 15th May at 12.15pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Dementia Friendly Sandbach. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
JOHNSON (Wanda Halina). Wanda, aged 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 21st April 2026 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the dearly loved and devoted mum of Samantha and Ruth; cherished mother-in-law to Andrew and Stuart, and a much-loved Nanny Van to Albie, Lottie, Phoebe and Freddie. Wanda will be lovingly remembered for her incredible talent as a violinist and teacher, her kindness, her humour, and her beautiful smile, and she will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium at noon on Thursday, 7th May. Will friends and family please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Wanda’s life. Samantha and Ruth are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Wanda’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Macmillan Nurses. 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.
OAKES (Doris). Entered eternal rest on Thursday, 9th April, while in the care of the staff at Maple Tree Court Care Home, Doris, aged 96 years, of Brindley Ford. The devoted and beloved wife of Bill; cherished and adored mum, mother-in-law, momma, sister, sister-in-law and aunt, and a very dear friend and neighbour to many. Doris will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at The Village Church, Brindley Ford, on Tuesday, 12th May at 11am prior to a private committal service. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No flowers by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to The Village Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
SIMCOCK (Mavis, née Ingles). Entered eternal rest on Saturday, 11th April 2026, while in the care of the nursing staff at Davlyn House and surrounded by her loving family, Mavis, aged 81 years, of Brown Lees and formerly of Brindley Ford. The devoted and beloved wife of Tony; treasured mum of Paul, Andrea and Lee; dearest mother-in-law to Jayne, Neil and Rachel; a cherished nana, and a very dear friend to many. Mavis will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at The Village Church, Brindley Ford, on Friday, 15th May at 11.45am prior to a committal service at Carmountside Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. No flowers by request, donations preferred and gratefully received to Davlyn House Comfort Fund care of the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
VALLELY (Pamela). Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Pamela, who passed away peacefully at East Cheshire Hospice, aged 77, on 6th April 2026, surrounded by her loving family and fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church RIP, on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Dennis; loving and cherished mother of Tracy and Mark; mother-in-law of Mary; treasured nanna of Maeve, and friend to many. The funeral (Requiem Mass) will be held at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Friday, 8th May at 10. 30am with interment at Congleton Cemetery. Will friends and family please accept this as the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. The family are very grateful for all of the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to either Cancer Research UK or East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donation to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622 (afinneron.co.uk).
WEBB (Alice, “Betty”). Peacefully on 30th March 2026, at Claybourne Care Home, Alice Elizabeth (Betty), aged 91 years, formerly of Halls Road, Biddulph. The beloved wife of the late Kenneth George Webb; much-loved mum of Helen, Paul and Ann; dearest mother-in-law of Hal, Heather and Martin; a devoted nanna and great nanna, and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. The funeral is on Wednesday, 13th May following a private cremation. A service of thanksgiving will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church at 12.15pm. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. No flowers please by request; donations if desired to Biddulph Methodist Church or Claybourne Residents Comforts Fund. Enquiries to S Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
WILSHAW (Sally). Peacefully passed away at Clayton Manor Care Home, on the 18th April 2026, Sally, aged 91 years, of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late Jim; a much-loved mum of Pam and Howard, and a very dear friend to many. Sally will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A service to celebrate Sally’s life will be held at 2pm on Thursday, 14th May at New Road Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor. Family and friends wishing to attend should please meet at the church. Floral tributes welcome, or donations if desired to East Cheshire Hospice, in memory of Sally. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph.
