BALL (Patricia, “Pat”). Passed away peacefully on 23rd October 2025 at her home in Biddulph, Pat, aged 84 years young. Dear mum to Penny, Helen, Ian and Kerry, and a well-loved granny and great-granny. Pat will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 21st November at 10.40am. Family and Friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. The family would like you to join them at The Talbot, Grange Road, Biddulph, to share fond memories of Pat. Family flowers only. Donations to The Dog Trust. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph.
FITKIN (Charles Douglas Rex). Peacefully on Wednesday, 15th September 2025 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Charles, aged 80 years, of Congleton. The beloved son of the late Douglas and Kathleen Fitkin; a cherished brother of Jane; loving brother-in-law to Keith; a much-loved uncle, and a kind and dearest friend to many. Charles will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him. The funeral service will take placeat St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Wednesday, 12th November at noon, prior to a private burial service at Congleton Edge Cemetery. 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 preferred and gratefully received to Azhemier’s Research UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
GOODALL (Jean). Peacefully on Saturday, 18th October 2025, Jean aged 78 years and late of Congleton. The devoted wife of the late Richard Goodall; loving sister to Sylvia, and a treasured auntie to Karen and Mark. Jean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. Family flowers only; donations if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. The funeral service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 20th November at 10.45 am. For further information, please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507, (threeshiresfuneral.co.uk).
HANCOCK (Gladys). Mow Cop, Congleton Cheshire. 07/12/1925 – 14/10/2025 (aged 99). At home, and with her four children by her side, our precious, cherished and beautiful mum, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma left us to be safe in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday 14th October 2025, aged 99 years. Wife to William Albert; deeply loved mother of Pauline, Susan, Granville and Jane; mother-in-law to Dave, John B, John M and Susana; treasured grandma to Mark and Karen, Sarah and Rebecca, Genevieve, David, Sonja, Rory and Eleanor (NZ), Aaron, James and Bethany; beloved great-grandma to Samuel, Megan and Bethan, Basil, Scarlett and Rosie (NZ), Marlo and Quinn (NZ), Phoebe, Alexa and Charlotte (NZ), Blake, Evie, Hunter-Joe and Eden (NZ), Eleanor and Charlotte, Conor and Logan (Bermuda), and Rosie and Holly, and great-great-Grandma to Louie, Charlie and Brodie. Dearest sister to Helen, Graham and sister-in-law to Diane. For Mum, her steadfast and deep Christian faith underpinned and shaped her life and direction within her family and the community. As a young wife and mother she held many positions within the Wesleyan Chapel at Mow Cop and then at New Life Church, Congleton. When her health began to deteriorate she volunteered at Daven Primary School and helped children with their reading. Mum lived to serve and help others. Latterly she attended Wellspring Methodist Church near her home in Congleton. Mum touched the lives of so many people as a friend, supporter, advisor and confidant and her contribution to this world and the loss now felt by her family especially is beyond measure. The funeral service will be held at Wellspring Methodist Church, Congleton, on Monday, 17th November at 1pm followed by a committal service at Bradwell Crematorium. The service will be available via the QR code for anyone who is unable to attend. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer’s Society and / or Motor Neurone Disease. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
KETTLE (Alfred). Alf passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 28th October 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family, aged 83. The cherished husband of Kath; loving father of Karen and partner Andy, Gary and wife Bev, Lisa and husband Billy, and a much-loved granddad, great-granddad, uncle, brother and friend. Alf will be lovingly remembered for his wicked sense of humour, love of gardening, love of dogs and crown green bowling, words of wisdom and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 3pm on Wednesday, 12th November. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Alf’s life. Many thanks to the Cheshire East District Nurses, Macclesfield District General Hospital ward one team, the Be Helpful Care Team and East Cheshire Hospice, Dr Cropper of Readesmoor Practice and the many family and friends for all the kind messages of condolences sent in Alf’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to the East Cheshire Hospice. 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 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.
YOUNG (Catherine Ann, née Gillett). On Saturday, 11th October 2025, peacefully at home in Sandbach, Catherine, aged 56 years. The dearly loved wife of Steven and a much-loved mum and daughter. The funeral service is to take place on Friday, 14th November at the Parish Church of St John, Sandbach Heath, at 11am prior to committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to The Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762 230.
