BEECH (Anne). At rest on 26th September 2025, at Springbank Care Home, Biddulph, with her family by her side, Anne, aged 86 years, formerly of Congleton. A cherished wife to the late Brian; dearly loved mum to Brian and mother-in-law to Debb, and treasured nan to Grace and Lily. Anne will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 24th October at 3.30pm. Family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family Flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Springbank Care Home. Enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
BROWNSETT (Robert Brian). Passed away at his home in Congleton on Tuesday, 9th September, 2025, Robert, aged 69 years. The son of the late Frank and Madge; brother of Alan; brother-in-law of Kathleen; uncle of Louise and Carl; nephew of Raymond, and cousin of Christine and Pamela. The funeral service is to take place at 11am on Monday, 20th October at St Michael’s Church, Hulme Walfield.
BUCKLEY (William, “Bill”). Bill passed away peacefully on Sunday, 28th September 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family, aged 79. He was the cherished husband of the late Barbel; loving father to Marc and Billy; loved father-in-law to Sharon and Paula; much-loved granddad of Joe, Billy, Morgan, Tilly, Bertie and Ruth, and the late Ben Buckley. Bill will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humour, warm personality, his strength of character, and his words of wisdom. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 2pm on Saturday, 18th October. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Bill’s life. Following the service, everyone is warmly invited to continue sharing memories of Bill at Congleton Cricket Club from 3.30pm. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Bill’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to 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. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to John Garside & Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
HOOD (Graham). Passed away peacefully at the Douglas McMillan Hospice on Monday, 29th September 2025, Graham, aged 88 years, of Biddulph. The dearly loved husband of the late Patricia; loving dad to Rachael and the late Susan; much-loved granddad to Daniel, Lindsey and William, and also a great-granddad to Aoife and a brother to Christine. An internment at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, will be arranged at a later date.
KESTEVEN (Peter). At Rest 24th September 2025, at home, Peter, aged 59 years, of Smallwood. The dearly loved husband of Gill; loving dad of Ross, Lewis and Hollie; dear father-in-law of Sara and Claudia; cherished and treasured granddad Pete of Jack, Tilly and Tom; a dear brother of the late Brian; brother-in-law of Andrew; dear son-in-law of Audrey, and nephew of John, Jennifer and Beryl. The cortege is to leave his home on Thursday, 23rd October at 10am for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at 10.30am. 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 renal ward at Royal Stoke University Hospital. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
KINDER (Marlene Sylvia). Peacefully on 30th September 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Marlene Sylvia, aged 87 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Samuel Raymond Kinder; loving mum of Julie and Diane; dear mother-in-law of Michael and Chris; cherished nana of Lauren, Sam, Richard, Luke, Hollie and Megan, and a treasured great nana of Eva, Isla, Lilah and Nellie. The cortege is to leave her daughter Diane’s home on Thursday, 30th October at 10.15am, for a service and cremation at Birches Crematorium at 11am. 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 British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
LENTON (Barbara Ann). Peacefully on 26th September 2025, at Priesty Fields Care Home, Barbara Ann, aged 81. Born in Coventry, living in Congleton since 1978. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Martin; loving mum of Paul, Matthew and Steven; dear mother-in-law of Sarah and Wendy, and a cherished and treasured grandma. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 20th October at 1.15pm for a service and cremation at the Birches Crematorium at 2pm. Friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations welcome for Parkinsons UK. Any enquiries to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
LEWIS (Margaret Ann). Passed away peacefully on 25th September 2025, Ann, aged 91 years, of Cattle Arch, Maw Green. The devoted wife of the late John; treasured mum to Johnny, Reg and David; mother-in-law of Jill, Kathie and Debbie; much-loved narnie and great-narnie. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia UK. The funeral service is to be held at St Matthew’s Church, Haslington, on Tuesday, 14th October at 2pm, followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
ROBERTS (Brian Anthony). Passed away peacefully at home on 29th September 2025, Brian, aged 86 years, of Congleton, and former proprietor of BAR Garages Ltd in Shelton. The beloved husband of Suzie; much-loved dad to Mark and David, and a doting gramps. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the East Cheshire Hospice. Bright colours welcome. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Thursday, 23rd October at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Congleton Cemetery. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
WEST (Arthur Frederick). 21st September 2025. Arthur, formerly of Bridge Farm House, Holmes Chapel, and The Bache House, Hurleston, Nantwich. The beloved husband of the late Joan; much-loved dad of Shelley and the late Rosie; father-in-law to Chris; special granddad to Amy, husband Jonno and Jason, and a dear brother and friend. Sadly passed away in the wonderful care of staff at Twyford House Care Home, Alsager, aged 91 years. The funeral service is at St Luke’s Church, Holmes Chapel, on Thursday, 16th October at noon, followed by cremation at Vale Royal Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only; donations if desired please for Dementia UK. All enquiries to AW Burrows and Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Swanley, Nantwich, 01270 524 243.
