BEARDMORE (Gerald). At rest on Thursday, 8th September 2022. Gerald, aged 79 years of Biddulph, devoted husband of Sandra, dearly loved dad to Susan, special father-in-law of Mark, treasured Grandad of Harry and Sophie, and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Gerald will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all that knew him. The funeral service will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 10th October at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Heart Research UK or Biddulph in Bloom. Enquiries to John Garside & Son, 2 Cross Street, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 6BD. Telephone: 01782 513210.
BENNISON. Peacefully on 24th September 2022 at Clayton Manor Care Home, Peter, aged 91, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Doris Bennison; loving father of Judith and John; dear father-in-law of Paul, and a cherished granddad of Kirsty. The cortege leaves his home at 11.50am on Thursday, 13th October for service at St John’s Church, Buglawton, at noon, prior to committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to RSPCA. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
DALE (Ronald, “Ron”). Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 27th September 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Ron, aged 78, of Gillow Heath. The beloved husband of Christine and loving dad of Susan, Sharon and Paula; father-in-law of Paul, Melvin and Darren; granddad of Sarah, Martyn, Adam and Karli; great-granddad of Millie, Ollie, Finley and Iyla Rose, and dearly loved by Rosie the “grand-dog”. The funeral service is at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 12th October at 2pm followed by interment at Biddulph Lawn Cemetery. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, will be forwarded to Cancer Research UK and the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity for ward 233 at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Enquiries and donations: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, 01782 212 880.
DINES (Gladys Hilda). Peacefully on 27th September 2022 at Prestbury House Care Home, Gladys Hilda, aged 97, of Eaton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Peter Dines; loving mum of John and Michael; dear mother-in-law of Christine; cherished gran of Helen, Matthew and Amy, and treasured great-gran of Emilia and Jenson. The cortege leaves her son John’s home at 11.15am on Tuesday, 18th October, for a service and interment at Eaton Church at 11.30am. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Eaton Church or East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
GALLACHER (Joan, nee Machin). Peacefully on Friday, 16th September 2022 at home, Joan, aged 93, of Stone. The dearly loved wife of the late Peter Gallacher; much-loved mum of Sean, Dominic and the late Ann-Marie. The funeral service is at St Michael’s Church, Stone, on Friday, 14th October at 11.15am prior to cremation at Stafford Crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations would be preferred for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity either via thefuneraldirectors.co.uk/online-donations or c/o the funeral directors. Enquiries: Price and Stubbs (A Boulton and Sons) Funeral Services, Mill Street, Stone, 01785 812 556.
GORMAN (Christine). Peacefully passed away on 25th September 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, with her loving family by her side, Christine, aged 81, of Knypersley. The dearly loved mum of Karen and Mark; much loved mother-in-law of John and Janet; devoted gran of Robert, Saskia, Paul, Abbi, Jack and Ben, and a special sister of Chris and Muriel. Christine will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Christine will be held at Carmountside Crematorium, on Wednesday, 19th October at 10.30am. Would mourners wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas McMillan Hospice in memory of Christine. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
HALSTEAD (Geoffrey Robert). Passed away peacefully at Manchester Royal Infirmary on Friday, 30th September 2022, Geoffrey, formerly of Congleton. The devoted husband of the late Mavis; much-loved dad of Jacqueline and Robert; dear father-in-law of Rick and Denise; cherished granddad of Matthew, Millie and Megan, and a missed uncle to Robert. The funeral details are to be confirmed at a later date. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
HUNT (Kathleen Mary). Passed away peacefully at Tall Oaks Care Home, Biddulph on 28th September 2022, Kath, aged 90, of Bradwall. The dearly loved wife of the late Bill; treasured mum to Janet, Angela and the late David, and a loving nanny and great-nanny. The funeral service is at Sandbach Methodist Church on Friday, 14th October, following a private interment. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
INGRAM (Nicholas). Passed away suddenly on 15th September 2022, Nicholas, aged 34. The beloved son of Margaret and the late Alan Ingram, and a cherished brother of Teresa. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is on Wednesday, 12th October at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm. Donations, if desired, will be gratefully received on behalf of Calm and Shelter in memory of Nicholas. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Sandbach, 01270 762 230.
JERVIS (Christine). Peacefully on 21st September 2022 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Christine, aged 73, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of James; loving mum of Richard, Andrew and the late Fiona; dear mother-in-law of Amy and Sophie; cherished and treasured grandma, and a dear sister. The cortege leaves her home at 12.35pm on Wednesday, 12th October for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm. 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 Ruby’s Fund, Congleton. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
JONES (John Albert). John passed away with his loving family by his side on 22nd September 2022, aged 80. The loving husband to Ann for 60 years. He was a loving father, granddad and great-granddad and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral service is at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 10am on Friday, 7th October. The family extend their sincere thanks to everyone for their kind wishes at this sad time. We request family flowers only, and donations can be made in lieu to Cancer Research. 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.
MACHIN (Edna, nee Gething). At rest on 14th September 2022 at University Hospitals of North Midlands, Edna, aged 89, of Knypersley Pool, Greenway Bank. The dearly loved wife of the late Ron; loving mother to Gary, Andrew and the late David and Paul; devoted grandmother to Martin, Adam, Ashleigh, Lauren and Lucy; devoted great-grandmother to Mickey, Molly and Freya; sister to Stan Gething and the late Margaret Simcock; sister-in-law to Joan Gething and the late Fred Simcock, the late Graham Machin, and the late Shirley Machin, and aunty to Stephen Machin, Christopher Simcock and Helen Cooper. Enda will be remembered with great fondness by Suzie Taker, Elaine Machin, Cheryl Machin, Yolanda Wyatt, Wavell and Pauline Wood, Robert and the late Margaret Bailey, Robert and Julie Holdcroft, David and the late Hilda Sheldon. The funeral cortege leaves Greenway Bank Country Park on Friday, 7th October for a funeral service at Hill Top Methodist Church, Brown Edge, at 10.30am, prior to interment at Brown Edge Cemetery. Would relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, will greatly be received for Brown Edge Methodist Church in memory of Edna. Enquiries and floral tributes: John Johnson Funeralcare, 22, Madeley Street, Tunstall, 01782 837 832.
MANN (Margaret). On Tuesday, 27th September 2022 peacefully at home, in Sandbach, Margaret, aged 79. The dearly loved wife of Michael and a much-loved mum and grandma. The funeral service and committal is at Vale Royal Crematorium, Northwich, on Tuesday, 11th October at 10am. Family flowers only, by request; donations, if desired, to The Christie Hospital. Enquiries: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01270 762 230 or 01606 836 708.
SUTTON (Eileen). Eileen passed away peacefully on Monday, 26th September 2022 in East Cheshire Hospice with her loving children by her side, aged 82. The cherished mother of Shirley and Dave, and much-loved grandma of Brad and George, a dearly loved sister, aunty, and friend to many. Eileen will be lovingly remembered for her wit, warmth, and friendly personality as well as her determination and strength of character; she will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral is at Birches Crematorium, Birches Lane, Lach Dennis, CW9 7SU at 10am on Thursday, 13th October. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards sent in Eileen’s memory. Eileen has requested that instead of flowers, any donations should be made to Sandbach Animal Rescue. She also has requested mourners wear bright clothes if attending the funeral. 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.
WRIGHT (Harold). Peacefully passed away at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Wednesday, 21st September 2022, Harold, of Congleton, formerly of Biddulph, aged 82. The loved and devoted husband of the late Margaret; cherished dad of Nigel; treasured granddad of Alice; very dear brother of John and William, and dear brother-in-law of Kate and the late Carol. The funeral service is at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton, on Monday, 24th October at 1.15pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
