GARNER (Jean Frances). Passed away peacefully on 15th December 2025 at Park Lane Nursing Home, Knypersley, Jean, aged 88 years, of Knypersley. A devoted wife of the late David; much-loved mother of Jackie and partner Paul; loved nan of Joshua and partner Alexandra; great-nan of Tyler, and a dear auntie and sister-in-law. Jean will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, 20th January at 12pm. Family and friends wishing to attend should kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
GROUNDS (Alan) Peacefully on 17th December 2025, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Alan, aged 94 years, of Stone, and formerly of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late June Grace Grounds; loving dad of David and John; dear father-in-law of Barbara; cherished granddad of Robert, Charlotte and Daniel, and a treasured great-granddad of Harris and Flora. The funeral service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 21st January at 12.15pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Forget-Me-Not Group and Autumn House entertainment fund. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622 (afinneron.co.uk).
HARTSHORNE (Robert, “Bob”). Suddenly on Sunday, 14th December 2025, while at home, Bob, aged 72 years of Biddulph. A loving husband of Phyllis; cherished dad of Joanne and Lee; dear father-in-law of Simon and Hayley; a devoted granddad of Levi, Keisha, Mia, Oscar and Noah; great-granddad of Jaxson; a much-loved cousin of Chris and Garry, and a good friend to many. Bob will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday, 14th January at noon. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
HULSE (Nellie, 12/02/1930-18/12/2025). On Thursday, 18th December 2025, in Clayton Manor, Nellie passed away peacefully in her sleep, aged 95. A devoted wife to the late Eric Hulse; cherished mum to Jennifer, and loving mother-in-law to Jeremy. Nellie will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her funeral will be taking place on Wednesday, 14th January, at 1.15pm at Macclesfield Crematorium. Donations if so desired in Nellie’s memory are going to Dementia UK. Inquiries to Co-Op Funeralcare, 01625 425 284, (broken.cross@coop.co.uk).
STUBBS (James, “Jim”). Peacefully on Wednesday, 24th December 2025, Jim, aged 92 years, and late of Congleton. The loving husband of the late Sylvia; devoted dad of Sandra, Perry and Amanda, and father-in-law of Clifford, Louise and David; treasured granddad of Gareth, Samantha, Steven, Cassandra, Jose[h, Gabriella, Marcus, Nathan, Harrison and Maya, and a much-loved great-granddad of Nyla, Leighton, Harper, Preston, Alarna, George, Carson and Bobby. Jim also welcomed Olivia and Evie in to his great-grandchild family and he was also a loving brother-in-law to Tricia and a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jim will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Family flowers only please, and donations if desired to East Cheshire Hospice. Jim’s funeral service will take place at St James the Great Church, Congleton, on Thursday, 22nd January at 12.30pm. For further information please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Services, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507 (threeshiresfuneral.co.uk).
