BROOME (Betty). Peacefully on 25th February 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Betty, aged 96, of Swettenham. The dearly loved and devoted wife of 73 years of William “Roly” Broome; loving mum of Christine; dear mother-in-law of the late Terrence; cherished nana of Jason and Claire, and a treasured great-nana of Cian, Tierney, Skylah and Frankie. The cortege is to leave her home on Friday, 22nd March at 10.05am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. 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 the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
LEESE (Elaine). Elaine passed away peacefully on Monday, 26th February 2024, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, aged 69. Elaine’s funeral service will take place at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, on Thursday, 14th March at noon. This will be followed by interment in Congleton Town Cemetery. Would friends and family please accept this invitation to join in appreciating her life. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers and will be donated to British Heart Foundation and Dogs Trust. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297963. larvinandclegg.co.uk. Please direct all enquiries to them.
LIGHTFOOT (Anne Doreen). At rest on Wednesday, 28th February 2024 while at home, Anne, aged 69, of Biddulph Moor. The beloved daughter of the late Maurice and Doreen Bloor; a treasured mum of Philip; dearest mother-in-law to Rachel; a dear sister of Lynne and Philip, and a good friend and neighbour to many. Anne will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will take place at Christ Church, Biddulph Moor, on Monday, 18th March at 1pm prior to interment into the churchyard. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Flowers welcome, or if preferred, donations gratefully received to Douglas Macmillan Hospice 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.
SCRAGG (James “Alan”). Peacefully at home on 21st February 2024 after a long illness bravely fought, Alan, aged 81, of Knypersley. The devoted husband of Sandra; loving dad of Michelle and Fiona; treasured granddad of Nathan, Leonie, Katrina and Gabbie; a dear brother of John, and brother-in-law to Lynn. The funeral and cremation is at Bradwell Crematorium on 13th March at 12.40pm. Family flowers only; donations to Blood Cancer UK c/o the family. The funeral is entrusted to the care of J Garside Funeral Directors, Biddulph, where all enquiries can be sent, 01782 513 210.
TOMKINS (Angela, “Angie”). Angie passed away peacefully on Friday, 23rd February 2024 at East Cheshire Hospice surrounded by her family, aged 66. The wife of Mike, mum to Kim and Katie and much-loved nannie of Winnie and Florence. Angie will be lovingly remembered for her warm personality and strength of character and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 12.30pm on Wednesday, 13th March. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Angie’s life. The family is truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolence and cards that have been sent in Angie’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations be made to East Cheshire Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support. 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.
WESTON (May). Passed away peacefully on 28th February 2024 at Golden Park Nursing Home, May, aged 91, of Biddulph. The devoted wife of the late Derek, beloved mum, gran and great-gran. May will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Hill Top Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor, on Tuesday, 19th March at 1pm, followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the PDSA. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
