AUSTIN (Lily). Passed away peacefully on 20th October 2024 at home. Lily, aged 97. Devoted wife of Alan, cherished mum of Gerald, loving grandma to Rebecca, and much-loved sister-in-law to Stephen, Eileen, Pat and Veena. Cherished sister of Beryl. Missed by all family friends and neighbours who knew Lily. The funeral service is to take place at 12.45pm on Thursday, 14th November at St John’s Church, Congleton, followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Donations to Buglawton Church Community Centre. Would family and friends please take this as their invitation to attend. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton.
BROWN (Hazel). Peacefully on Wednesday, 16th October 2024 at RSUH. Hazel, aged 85, of Brown Lees, Biddulph. Much loved wife of the late Derek, treasured mum of Michael and the late Angela, dear mother-in-law of Andrea and Laurence, beloved nana of Daniel, Katie, Jack and Emma, dearly loved sister of Joan, Alan and the late Brian. Service to take place at St John’s Church, Knypersley on Wednesday, 6th November at 1.30pm. Will all friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only but if desired a donation may be made to UHNM Charity – The Purple Bow. All enquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of King Street, Kidsgrove, 01782 775333 or 01270 882097.
COOK (nee Starkey). Peacefully on 17th October 2024. Jean, aged 82, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Graham. Loving mum of Amanda and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Andrew and Sophie, cherished and treasured granny Jean of Gracie and Ivy. Cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 12th November at 10.05am for committal at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am, followed by a service of celebration for Jean’s life at St John’s Church, Buglawton at noon. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to SJOGRENS UK or East Cheshire Hospice. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622, afinneron.co.uk.
GRIMWOOD (Carol). Passed away peacefully in her sleep on 25th September 2024 at her home address. Carol, aged 62, of Biddulph. Devoted mum of Sam, dearly loved twin sister of Jane, a much loved auntie also a very special friend to many. Carol will be sadly missed but loving remembered by her loving family and friends. A private funeral service will take place. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, ST8 6BD.
HORTON (Joyce). Peacefully on 16th October 2024 in Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Joyce, aged 95, formerly of Congleton, dearly loved wife of the late Albert, loving mum of Judith, mum-in-law of Rory, mamma of Emma and Joanne, great-mamma of Audrey and Remi and dearest auntie and friend. Cortège to leave Sheridan House Care Home on Wednesday, 6th November at 1pm, for service and cremation at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple, at 1.45pm. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Memorial service to be held in Congleton at a later date, prior to interment at Congleton Cemetery. All enquiries and donations to Shoobridge Funeral Services, 26, Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1PP, 01395 266982.
HOWARTH. Peacefully on 16th October 2024 at East Cheshire Hospice. Derek, aged 90, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Margaret. Loving dad of Dan and a cherished and treasured granddad of Kit and Sam. Cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 11th November at 1.25pm for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
KENDRICK. Peacefully on 14th October 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Neil, aged 57, of Prestbury. Dearly loved dad of Willow, dear father-in-law of Lloyd, cherished son of Martin and Dorothea, treasured Pompa of Mabli, dear brother of Mark and his partner Mandy. Cortege is to leave his parent’s home on Wednesday, 13th November at 10.10am for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
LANCASTER (Mary, nee Woolley). Passed away peacefully on 13th October 2024 at Weston Park Care Home, Macclesfield in the presence of her loving daughters. Mary, aged 90, of Timbersbrook, beloved wife of the late Stuart, devoted and loving mum to Ruth and Jane and proud grandma to Archie and Millie. The funeral service and interment will take place at St John’s Church, Buglawton on Wednesday, 13th November at noon. Would relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Immediate family flowers only please, by request; donations, if desired to, Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to S Sigley and Sons Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382048.
LLOYD-JONES. Peacefully on 13th October 2024 at Heliosa Nursing Home. Ralph, aged 78, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Christine. Loving dad of Katie and Peter, dear father-in-law of David and a cherished and treasured granddad of Isabelle and Finlay. Cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 15th November at 1.30pm for service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
PALMER (Reginald Charles). Reg, aged 91, formerly of Congleton and coach of Congleton Rugby Club in the 1970s and 1980s. Passed away peacefully in Cardiff. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy and father of Chris and Wayne. Enquiries: Coles Funeral Directors, 98, Cardiff Road, Llandaff, CF5 2DT, 02922 091299.
SIMMS (Gillian “Gill”). At rest on 10th October 2024 at her home in Biddulph. Gillian “Gill”, aged 75. Devoted wife of George, loving mum of Gill, Debbie, Ian and Stuart, cherished nana and great-nana. Gill will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. The service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph on Wednesday, 13th November at 1.30pm, followed by a burial at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas MacMillan Nurses and The Eye Unit at UHNM. Enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, ST8 7BD, 01782 513210.
WARD (Margaret). Died peacefully on 20th October 2024, aged 85. In loving memory of a wonderful wife to the late Geoff, mother to Roxanna, step-mother to Simon, mother-in-law to Chris and Karen, grandma to Gabriella, nanny to Scarlett, Poppy and Rosie and great-grandma to Amelia and Matilda. We will love and miss you always.
