BEECH (Margaret, nee Mitchel). Peacefully at rest on 22nd December 2021, in the loving care of her family at home in Biddulph, Margaret, aged 89. The dearly beloved wife of the late Graham; devoted mum to David; a loving and much-loved grandmother to Callum and Jordan, and great-gran to Francesca; and a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend who will be truly missed. The funeral service is to be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Friday, 14th January at 11am, followed by interment at Woodhouse Lane Cemetery. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the church. Donations are welcome to Biddulph in Bloom and the University Hospitals of North Midlands charity (ward 76b). Enquiries and donations: C McGough and Sons, 69, High Street, Biddulph, 01782 515 155.
BRINDLEY (John James). Peacefully on Monday, 27th December 2021, at home surrounded by his loving wife and immediate family, John, aged 77, of Congleton. He was a beloved and devoted husband to Christine for 58 years; a loving and supportive father of Stephen, Warwick, Julie, Claire and Sarah; a wonderful and adoring grandfather of Josh, Lou, Ethan, Ben, Theia, Emily, Alex and Michael; treasured father-in-law to Donna, Dave, Jonathan and Trina; dearest brother of Jeff and Raye and brother-in-law to Granville; a much-loved uncle, and a very dear friend and neighbour to many. He was the centre of our world, and life will never be the same again. John will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and all his ex-police work colleagues. The funeral and committal service take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 14th January at 11am. Will all 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 would be gratefully received to The Christie Charity c/o the funeral director. The family would like to extend a warm invitation for you to join them after the service at Stock at the Pavilion, Congleton Park, CW12 1JG. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
BURT (Dorothy). Passed away peacefully on Monday, 27th December 2021, at Clayton Manor Care Home, Dorothy, aged 95, of Congleton. The loved and devoted wife of the late Charlie; cherished mum to Carol and David; very dear mother-in-law to David and Karen; treasured nana to Matthew, Andrew, Charlene and her husband Tim; and much-loved great-grandma of Jordan and Oscar. The funeral service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 24th January at 3pm. No mourning attire, as requested by the family; colours can be worn. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
CHADWICK (Enoch, “Chad”). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 29th December 2021, with his wife Wendy by his side. The funeral arrangements entrusted to Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
GRAHAM (William Brian). Passed away peacefully at home on 28th December 2021, Brian, aged 73, of Elworth. The devoted husband of Pat and amazing dad to Gemma. The funeral service is to be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Monday, 10th January at noon. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
LEE (Pat). Peacefully on 29th December 2021, at Lawton Manor Nursing Home, Pat, aged 81, of Alsager, and formerly of Hassall Green. The dearly loved wife of the late Tom; loving mum of Barry, Norman and the late Colin and Graham; dear mother-in-law of Angela and Val and a treasured nan and great-nan. The funeral service and burial will be at Christ Church, Wheelock, on Friday, 14th January at 11.30am. Will all friends please meet at the church. Flowers but if preferred a donation may be made to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries, flowers and donations: Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, of Alsager and Kidsgrove, 01270 882 097 or 01782 775 333.
MOSS (John). John passed away on Tuesday, 28th December 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family, aged 77. The devoted husband of Eileen; loving father to Patrick and Rachel; dear father-in-law to John and Joanne; adored granddad to Harry, Niamh, George and Jack; loving brother to Margaret; respected brother-in-law to Ted, Stephen, Laura, Michael, Pat and Lily, and a much-treasured uncle and great-uncle. John will be lovingly remembered for his fabulous personality and friendly smile and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. He was a pioneer of local football, being involved from the start with Meadow Vale, Congleton Vale and Vale Hoppers. He was chairman of The Vale Club. The funeral will be held at St Lawrence’s Parish Church Biddulph, on Tuesday, 11th January at 11am. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in John’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust and St Paul’s (Eye) Research Foundation. Following the service everyone is invited to share memories and refreshments at The Vale Club, Canal Street, Congleton. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jason and Abi at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963; please direct all enquiries to them.
MOSS (Thomas James). Suddenly on 19th December 2021 at home, Thomas James, aged 19, of Congleton. The dearly loved son of Kelvin and Deborah; loving brother of Sarah and Katie, and a cherished grandson of Hazel and Terry. The cortege leaves his home on Thursday, 20th January at 11.05am for a service at Congleton United Reformed Church at 11.15am, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. 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 Mentell. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. finneron.co.uk.
PARKINSON (Michael Ronald). Peacefully passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital, on 20th December 2021, after a short illness, Michael, aged 87, of Biddulph. The dearly loved husband of the late Mavis, and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Michael will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and neighbours. The funeral service is on Thursday, 13th January at 10am to celebrate the life of Michael at St John’s Church, Knypersley, followed by committal at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Donations, if desired, to the COPD Foundation in memory of Michael. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
ROWE (Jean). Passed away peacefully in Leighton Hospital on 16th December 2021, Jean, aged 91. The beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother to Alan and Janette and a much-loved nan to Nicola and Daniel. The funeral service is to take place on Tuesday, 11th January, 2022, at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, at 11.30am followed by interment at St Peter’s Church, Congleton. Family flowers only, please, by request; donations, if desired, will be gratefully received on behalf of St Mary’s Church, and Dogs Trust in memory of Jean. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
SHAW (Barry). Sadly and unexpectedly on 17th December 2021, at the Haywood Hospital, Barry, aged 81, of Knypersley. The loving husband of the late Christine; much-loved dad of Lorraine, David and Richard; very dear father-in-law of Gayle, and treasured granddad of Sian. Barry will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and neighbours. A graveside funeral service is to be held on Thursday, 13th January at 1.30pm to celebrate the life of Barry at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the burial ground. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Barry. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
SHIPTON (Lee). Peacefully passed away on 15th December 2021, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, aged 89, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Margaret, and loving dad of Jane, David and Jonathan. The cortege is to leave his home on Wednesday, 12th January at 1.20pm for a service at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at 1.30pm, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation or Blood Cancer. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
STUBBS (Christine). Peacefully on 10th December 2021, at her home, Christine, aged 83, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Harold Stubbs; loving mum of Karen and David, and dearest step-mother of Jennifer, Christine, Dawn, Philip and Glyn. The cortege leaves Alan Finneron Funeral Directors at 9.35am on Wednesday, 12th January and travels via her home for the service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.20am. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and would those wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to RSPB or Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
VARGA (Margaret Elizabeth). The death is announced of Margaret Elizabeth Varga, wife of the late Béla (Bill) Varga, loving mother of Shaun and Simon, and dearly loved grandmother of Aimée and Emily, on 27th December 2021. The funeral service and committal take place at Gawsworth Church on 14th January at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK, Hospice At Home or Gawsworth Church, which will be forwarded by the family to the above causes. Enquiries: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
