BENTLEY (Louis). Peacefully on 19th April 2025 at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Lou, aged 83, of Kidsgrove, (formerly of Foden’s). A dear husband, father, father-in-law, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. A service will be held at Birches Crematorium (CW9 7SU) on Tuesday, 20th May at 11am. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request, but if desired a donation may be made to Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, King Street, Kidsgrove, 01782 775 333 or 01270 882 097.
COX (Marta, Glisovic, also Cawley). Passed away peacefully at her home address on 16th April 2025, Marta, aged 71, of Biddulph, and formerly of Burslem. The dearly loved wife of Eric; devoted mum to Cathy; treasured nan to Lucas, and very dear sister to William. Marta will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and many friends. A celebration of Marta’s life will take place at The Old Chapel, Etruria, on Tuesday, 20th May at 2.20pm, followed by a private committal at Bradwell Crematorium. Donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Marta. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
HAZELDINE (Glynnis). Passed away at her home on 14th April 2025, Glynnis, aged 77. A much-loved partner, mum, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. Glynnis will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The service will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 27th May at 10.45am. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to the PDSA Vet Charity. A wake is to be held at The Queen’s Head Hotel, Congleton. All enquiries to John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
HORSHAM (Peter Graham). Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 4th May 2025 at Clayton Manor Care Home, Congleton, Peter, aged 83. The loved and devoted husband of Josie; cherished dad of Sandra and Rob; very dear father-in-law of Helen; treasured granddad of Lily and Grace; much missed brother of Philip and brother-in-law to Pat. Peter will be sadly missed by all who knew him, and fondly remembered. The funeral service is to take place at 2.45pm on Monday, 19th May at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, for British Heart foundation or Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
HUGHES (John Lawrence). Devoted husband to Muriel; a loving dad to Paul; cherished granddad to Sicily and Edie and a friend to many, who will be truly missed. A private cremation will take place. Enquiries: C McGough and Sons, 69, High Street, Biddulph, 01782 515 155.
JAMES (John). Peacefully passed away on 16th April 2025, at Royal Stoke University Hospital with his loving family by his side, John, aged 85, of Biddulph. The devoted husband of the late Ann; dearly loved dad of the late Jonathan and the late Carl; much-loved granddad of Kim, Ash and Lewis; a cherished great-granddad, and a very special uncle to Stephen. John was well known in the community, especially in his early years as a swimming coach at Jubilee Baths in Newcastle-under-Lyme, and Biddulph Baths. If you have any special memories of John, the family would love to hear them. Please forward any fond memories to jgarside.biddulph@dignityfunerals.co.uk for the attention of Samantha. John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his very loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of John at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph on Thursday, 15th May at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity in memory of John. All enquiries to: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
KENNERLEY (Wilfred). In loving memory of Wilfred, who passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 30th April 2025, aged 88. A dearly loved brother to sisters Grace and Eva and late brother Ernest, and missed by his nephews and nieces. Wilfred will be missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is to take place at Key Green Chapel on Friday, 23rd May at 10am, then Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Dementia UK and Key Green Chapel. A donation box will be available at the service. 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.
SAINT (Dorothy, “Dotty”, née Mountford). Peacefully at rest on Monday, 28th April 2025 at her home in Congleton while in the loving care of her family, Dotty, aged 83. Dearly beloved and cherished wife of George; much-loved and treasured mum of Steven, Diane, Victoria and their partners, Claire, Dave and Andy; adored nan of Thomas, Robert, Gee and Debbie; precious Great Nana Dotty of Frankie Alice, Nievie-Beau, Leighton, Lucas, Izzy and Sophie. Dotty will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral cortege will leave her home in Congleton on Wednesday, 14th May for a service and cremation at Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium. Would relatives kindly accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations in memory of Dotty, if desired, may be sent for the Salvation Army, c/o the funeral director. Donations and enquiries to: David Podmore, Arlington Funeral Services, Arlington House, Ford Green Road, Smallthorne, 01782 818 888.
TAYLOR (Edward, “Eddie”). Peacefully passed away in his sleep on 12th April 2025, at Fosse Way Care Home in Bingham, Nottingham, Eddie, aged 83, of Biddulph and Congleton. The devoted husband of the late Linda; dearly loved dad of Paula and Matthew, and a devoted granddad of Beck, Jack, Flora and Lucy. Eddie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his very loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Eddie at English Martyrs’ Roman Catholic Church, Biddulph, on Wednesday, 21st May at 11.30am, followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK in memory of Eddie. All enquiries to: John Garside, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
