Agency by William Gibson 
ARMSTRONG (David Alan). Peacefully on 25th November at home, David Alan, aged 72, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Gloria, and loving dad of Sue and Kim. The cortege is to leave his home on Tuesday, 19th December at 11.10am for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at noon. 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 Macclesfield District General Hospital Palliative Care Team or East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BALDWIN (James). At rest on Tuesday, 28th November at Springbank Nursing Home, Knypersley, James, aged 81, of Harriseahead. The dearly loved son of the late James and Emily Baldwin, and dearest uncle to Jon and Paul. The funeral service is to be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Monday, 18th December at noon followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations may be sent to Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Springbank Nursing Home. Enquiries to David H Smith Funeral Directors, Fountain House, 17/21, Fountain Street, Leek, 01538 399 661. davidhsmith.co.uk.
BENTLEY (Eileen “Freda”). On Thursday, 23rd November 2023, peacefully at home, Freda, aged 90, formerly of Cranage and Holmes Chapel. A much-loved mum of Cecelia, Nichola and Victoria, and a cherished grandma and auntie. The funeral service is at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday, 14th December at 11.30am. Family flowers only, please; mourning clothes optional and a splash of colour would be appreciated. Donations, if desired, for Severn Hospice, Shrewsbury. Enquiries to Rolfe’s The Family Funeral Service, Whitchurch, 01948 662 209.
BODEN (Elizabeth, “Betty”). Peacefully on 30th November 2023 at East Cheshire Hospice, Macclesfield, Elizabeth “Betty” Boden, aged 84, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Wallace; loving mum of William and Andrew; cherished mother-in-law of Michelle and Dawn; loving grandmother of Liam, Sean, Maia, Kallum, Dominic, Billy, Patrick and Chantell, and a great-grandmother of AJ and Lexi. A service and cremation are to take place at the Birches Crematorium at 1pm on Wednesday, 13th December. 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 East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
BOOTH (Hilda). Passed away peacefully on 15th November at Park Lane Nursing Home, Knypersley, Hilda, aged 99 years, of Knypersley. A devoted wife of the late Eric, and leaving many treasured memories for her nephews and nieces. Hilda will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church on Tuesday, 19th December at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Friends and family wishing to attend should kindly meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, Biddulph Methodist Church. Enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
DYER (Jean). Peacefully passed away at home with her loving son Paul by her side, Jean aged 86 years. The devoted wife of the late Ronald; dearly loved mother of Paul; cherished Nanna Jean of Emily and Bryn, and much-loved sister of Marion and Audrey. Jean will be greatly missed by family and friends and all that knew her. The funeral service will be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 14th December at 2.40pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The British Red Cross. Enquires to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 478 639.
HAMMOND (Joyce). Passed peacefully 28th November 2023, aged 92 years, of Gillow Heath. The devoted wife of the late Albert, and a much-loved mum, nan and great-grandma. Joyce will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and friends. The funeral service is to take place on Tuesday, 19th December, St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, at 1pm, prior to committal at Carmountside Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations preferred to Biddulph in Bloom. No dark or black clothes to be worn, please, at the family’s request. Funeral entrusted to the care of J Garside Funeral Directors, Biddulph, where all enquiries can be sent; 01782 513 210.
JEPSON (Sylvia, nee Mitchell). Peacefully at rest on 18th November 2023, while in the care of her loving family and staff of Samuel Hobson House, Sylvia, formerly of Biddulph, aged 88. The dearly beloved wife of the late Cyril; devoted mum to Sue; a dearest mother-in-law to the late Glyn; a loving and much-loved nana to Rebecca, Joanne, Emma and her husband David; a dearest great-nana to Ella and Edie, and a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend who will be truly missed. The funeral service is to take place at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor, on Thursday, 14th December at 2.30pm followed by interment in the churchyard. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the church. Christmas is a time when your tinsel and lights bring joy to the world, Heaven will know your joy, and your legacy will always live with us. Night night, God bless. No flowers, by request; donations preferred to Samuel Hobson House, Crohns and Colitis UK or Cancer Research UK. Donations and enquiries to C McGough and Sons, 79, Roundwell Street, Tunstall, 01782 834 300.
LATHAM (Patricia Margaret). Suddenly passed away on Monday, 13th November 2023, Pat, aged 65, of Alsager and Sandbach. The dear wife of James Roland Latham, and a much-loved mum, treasured nan and great-nan. Pat will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday, 14th December at 12.15pm. Will relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations preferred in memory of Pat for British Heart Foundation c/o the funeral director. Donations and enquiries to Gail Spender, C Edwards and Son (Funeral Services), 155, High Street, Talke Pits, 01782 782 842.
MOORE (Richard James). Peacefully passed away on 29th November 2023, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, with his loving family by his side, Richard James, aged 88 years, of Smallwood. The devoted and beloved husband of 63 years of Jean; dearly loved dad of Susan Anne; a dear father-in-law of Stephen, and a treasured uncle. The cortege is to leave his home on Friday, 15th December at 12.45pm for a service at Smallwood Church at 1pm, prior to interment at Smallwood Cemetery. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Smallwood Church or ward nine at Macclesfield District General Hospital. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk.
PEAR (Graham). Passed away peacefully on Monday, 4th December surrounded by his family, after a very short illness. Graham was the devoted husband of Audrey; father to Andrew and Gill; grandfather of David, Ross, Tom, Josh, Jake, Lewis and Hollie, and great-grandfather to Jack, Tilly, Tom, Jess, Jack, Hugo, Ivy, Kyle, Alex, Millie and Leah. The funeral service will take place at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, on Monday, 18th December at 2pm. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Three Shires Independent Funeral Service, 01260 279 507.
SUTTON (Peter). Peacefully passed away on 17th November 2023 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Peter, aged 72, of Biddulph. The devoted husband of the late Jean; dearly loved dad of Matthew and Laura; very dear father-in-law of Tracy; much-loved granddad of Alicia, Connor, Aiden and Amelia, and a special brother of Roland, Les, Gordon and Patricia. Peter will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. The funeral service is to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 12th December at 10.30am. Would mourners please meet at the crematorium. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of J Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210, to where all enquiries and donations can be directed.
TURNER (Sylvia, nee Beech). Peacefully on Thursday, 23rd November 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Sylvia, aged 92, of Biddulph Moor. The dearly loved wife of the late Alan Turner, and a loving mum, mother-in-law, treasured grandma, great-grandma and sister. Sylvia will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service takes place at New Road Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, on Thursday, 21st December at 11am followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only, please; donations may be sent to New Road Methodist Church. Enquiries to: David H Smith Funeral Directors, Fountain House, 17/21, Fountain Street, Leek, 01538 399 661. davidhsmith.co.uk.
WILSON (Peter). Passed away peacefully on Friday, 24th November 2023, while in the care of the staff at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and in the company of his loving family, Peter, retired ex-proprietor of Red Cross Garage, aged 76, of Knypersley. A truly beloved and devoted husband of Pat; treasured dad of Philip and Paul; a dear father-in-law to Angela and Joanne; cherished granddad of Kimberley, Georgia and Jordan; loving great-granddad of Beau, and a dearest brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a very good friend and neighbour to many. Peter will be greatly missed but affectionately remembered by all his loving family and friends. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 15th December at 10.40am. 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 Biddulph in Bloom 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.
WITTER (Robert David). Passed away at home on 24th November 2023, Robert aged 50 years, of Wheelock Hall Farm. A devoted dad, and a dearly loved son, brother, fiancé and uncle. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, Christ Church, Wheelock, and Wheelock Methodist Church. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Friday, 15th December at 11am, followed by interment at Christ Church, Wheelock. Enquiries: Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750852.
