BLOOR (Rosamond). Passed away peacefully on 26th May 2024, Ros, aged 89, of Elworth. The beloved wife of the late Tony; dearly loved mum to Andrew, and a treasured mother-in-law and grandma. The funeral service is to be held at St Peter’s Church, Elworth, on Wednesday, 19th June at noon, followed by committal at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Starlight Children’s Foundation or St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
BOON (Joan). Passed away peacefully at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Saturday, 25th May 2024, Joan, aged 92, of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late John; cherished mum of Janet, John, Joanne and Susan; loving mother-in-law of Keith, Carole Jim and Paul; a treasured nana and great-nana, Joan will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends, but fondly remembered. The funeral service will be held at Trinity Methodist church Congleton on Wednesday, 19th June at noon, followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
CLOWES (June Elizabeth). Peacefully on 23rd May 2024 at home, June Elizabeth, aged 86, of Congleton. The dear wife of Sam and the late Wallace Bailey; loving mum of David and step-mum of Stuart; dear mother-in-law of Paula; cherished gran of Monet and Jarad, and a treasured great-gran of Luana. A service is to take place at Rood Lane Methodist Chapel on Friday, 7th June at 11am, prior to interment at Davenport Chapel. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. Flowers or donations, if desired, to Windyways. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk
FOSTER (Barbara Mary, formerly Gibarosa, née Head). Passed away peacefully at Four Seasons Nursing Home, Saltburn, on Monday, 27th May, aged 74. Barbara will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Kirkleatham Crematorium on Monday, 10th June, at 1pm. Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, can be made after the service to Four Seasons Nursing Home, Saltburn. All enquires to Stanway and Garnett, 114, High Street, Redcar, TS10 3DH, 01642 477 257.
LEESE (Jean). Peacefully passed away at Leighton Hospital on Saturday, 25th May 2024 after a short illness, Jean, aged 91, of Church Lawton. The beloved wife of the late Bernard; dearly loved mum of Alison and Melanie; dear mother-in-law of David and Alan, and a treasured nana and great-nana. The funeral service is to take place at All Saints’ Church, Odd Rode, on Wednesday, 12th June at 11am prior to committal at Bradwell Crematorium. Will all friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, but if desired a donation may be made to All Saints’ Church, Odd Rode. All enquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 144/146, Crewe Road, Alsager, 01270 882 097.
LOVATT (Eric). Peacefully passed at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 24th May 2024, with his son Stephen and daughter-in-law Pat by his side, Eric, aged 95, of Biddulph. The devoted husband of the late Audrey; much-loved dad of Stephen and Pat; dearly loved granddad of Daniel and Louise; cherished great-granddad of Jacob; a special brother to Norma, and a dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Eric 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 Eric at Biddulph Methodist Church, on Friday, 14th June at 2pm, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Biddulph in Bloom in memory of Eric. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
PARKER (Margaret Helen, née Pierpoint). Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 23rd May 2024, at Tall Oaks Nursing Home, Biddulph, Margaret, aged 92, formerly of Congleton, but born and raised in Kidsgrove. She enjoyed working at Deluxe in Congleton. She was the devoted wife of the late Derek; very dear sister-in-law to Brian, Jacky and Marie, and cherished aunty of Anthony, Stephen, Elaine, Graham, Gavin, Alicia and Leslie. The funeral service is to take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Wednesday, 12th June at 1pm. All flowers and donations will go direct to St Peter’s Church (cheques made payable to “The Parish of Congleton”). Would family and friends please take this as their invitation to attend. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
RICHARDS (David). Dave passed away peacefully on Thursday, 30th May 2024 at home surrounded by his loving wife and carers, aged 75. The cherished husband of Louise; much-loved brother to Frank and brother-in-law to Rod; and a respected uncle and friend to many. Dave will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, warm personality and friendly smile, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am on Wednesday, 19th June. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Dave’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Dave’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Research UK. A donation box will be available at the service; however, donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. larvinandclegg.co.uk Please direct all enquiries to them.
ROBINSON (John Sydney). Suddenly at Leighton Hospital on Saturday, 25th May 2024, John, aged 75, of Sandbach. The dearly beloved husband of Kirsty; much-loved dad of Mark, and treasured granddad of Lewis and Bethany. The funeral is to take place on Friday, 14th June at 2pm at Birches Crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if preferred, to The Brain Charity or Fight Bladder Cancer. All enquiries to Griffiths and Booth, Sandbach, 01270 765 783.