DEPLEDGE. Peacefully on 24th May 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Terence “Terry”, aged 76, of Congleton (former proprietor of Terry’s Fishing Tackle Shop, Lawton Street). The dearly loved son of the late Frank and the late Alice Depledge. Graveside service and interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury on Friday, 16th June at noon. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation and kindly meet at the graveside. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
EDWARDS (David Geoffrey). At rest on Tuesday, 23rd May 2023 at MDGH. David, aged 73, of Congleton. The devoted and loving husband of Anne, treasured dad of Kathryn, dearest brother of Elisabeth Donnelly, a much loved brother-in-law to Geoffrey Haywood and the late Douglas Donnelly and Patricia Haywood and a good friend and neighbour to many. David will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and many friends. Funeral service at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 20th June at 1.15pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, by request; donations preferred and gratefully received to Alzheimer’s Society and/or UK Sepsis Trust c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Ryan Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379191.
EYRE. Peacefully on 25th May 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital. David Andrew, aged 65, of Somerford Booths. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Janet. Loving dad of Kyla and Jack, dear father-in-law of Ash and a cherished and treasured granddad of Harry and Jimmy. Cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 19th June at 12.40pm for 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 Stroke Association. Enquiries and donations: Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR, 01260 277622. afinneron.co.uk.
FIRTH (David Edwin Martyn). Martyn passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, 28th May 2023 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, with his loving family by his side, aged 78. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Carolyn, loving father to Andrea and Edwin, much loved father-in-law of Ray and Ronelle. Respected brother to Richard and Dennis Evans, and the late Deirdre Firth. Martyn was a much loved family member and highly valued friend. He will be lovingly remembered for his warm personality and words of wisdom and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at noon on Thursday, 15th June. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Martyn’s life. The family will be wearing colours and invite you to do the same; black ties not necessary. The family is truly grateful for all the support, kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Martyn’s memory. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Christie, Macclesfield and RNLI. A donation box will be available at the service. However, donations can be sent via the funeral director. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297963. Please direct all enquiries to them. larvinandclegg.co.uk.
GRAHAM (Jennifer). Passed away peacefully at Royal Stoke University Hospital on Friday, 26th May 2023, aged 77. Jennifer was the loved and devoted wife of David, cherished mum of Mark and Sally, very dear mother-in-law to Dylan, treasured nana of Amelie and Eloise. Jennifer will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family, friends and all who knew her. Funeral service at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday, 8th June at 10.40am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
LALLY (Anthony Dennis “Tony”). Suddenly on Saturday, 20th May at RSUH. Tony, aged 79, of Biddulph. The devoted and beloved husband of Teresa, treasured dad of Helen, Rachel, John and Jane, dearest father-in-law to Kevin, Charlotte and Darren, most precious granddad of Cerys, Amy, Bethany, Amber, Dylan, Thomas, Scarlet, Kian, Lewis and Oscar, a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a very dear friend and good neighbour to many. Tony was a true gentleman who was well respected by all who were fortunate enough to know him. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Thursday, 15th June at 11am prior to interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Floral tributes welcome, or if preferred donations gratefully received to British Heart Foundation c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379191.
OULTRAM (Stephen George “Steve”). Suddenly while on holiday in Cornwall on Monday, 22nd May 2023. Steve, aged 74, of Biddulph Moor. The dearly devoted and beloved husband of Yvonne, treasured dad of Daniel and Matthew, dearest father-in-law to Mandy and Rikki, cherished granddad Steve to Robin, much loved brother of David and brother-in-law to Carol, Sandra and Barry, loving uncle to Richard, Lee, Jayne, Anthony, Dominic and the late Paul and a dear friend and neighbour to many. Steve will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends. A private committal service will take place prior to a service of celebration and thanksgiving at New Road Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor on Tuesday, 13th June at 11.30am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, by request; donations preferred to Biddulph in Bloom and/or MIND c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vanessa Dolman, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379191.
PUGH (Sheila Elizabeth, nee Griffin). Peacefully at rest on Wednesday, 24th May 2023 at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. Sheila, aged 92, of Scholar Green. The dearly loved wife of the late Russell, much loved mum of Sue, loving mother-in-law of John, loved grandma (Groggs) of Martin, Rachael, Phil and Caroline, a special great-grandma (Groggs) of Arthur, Jack and Ted, and a dear auntie and sister-in-law. Sheila will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service at All Saints’ Church, Odd Rode on Thursday, 22nd June at 10.45am followed by a private cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the church. No mourning attire at the family’s request; colourful clothing preferred. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK and Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Sheila. Enquiries and donations: Wilson’s Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785937.
WHITEHURST (Alan, “Big Al”). Peacefully at home on Friday, 19th May 2023 with his loving family by his side. Alan, aged 74, of Biddulph. The loving son of the late Marjorie and Arthur Whitehurst. A devoted husband of Sheila, treasured dad of Paul and Rachel, step-dad to Michael, Anthony and Andrew, a dearest father-in-law, loving granddad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and a very good friend to many. Alan will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him. A service to celebrate the life of Alan will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 16th June at 10.40am. Will family and friends 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: Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379191.
