AINSLIE (Marilyn Pamela). On Tuesday 29th September 2026, peacefully at home, Marilyn aged 83 years. The beloved and loving wife of the late Ian; loving mother of Alastair and Nikki; much-loved mother-in-law to Sonia; dearly loved grandmother of Ollie and Lottie, and a much-loved sister of Hilary. Marilyn will be missed greatly by all who knew her. The funeral service will take place at 1.30pm on Thursday, 22nd October at The Parish Church of St Michael, North Rode. Family flowers only by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of St Michael’s Parish Church, North Rode PCC. All enquiries to Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433 853, (andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk).
BAILEY (Trevor Edwin). Passed away peacefully on 2nd October 2026, at Priestly Fields Care Home, aged 73 years and of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Beverley “Bev” Bailey; loving father of Danielle, Karl, Richard, Luke, Gary and Victoria; dear father-in-law of Scott, Niamh, Emma, Stephanie and Erica, and a cherished and treasured granddad and great-granddad. The cortege is to leave his son Richard’s home on Friday, 6th November at 10.20am for the service and cremation at the 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 East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622 (afinneron.co.uk).
BROWN (Phyllis, née Gibson). It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis Brown, who died in Northampton General Hospital on 9th September 2026, aged 83 years. Phyllis was a dedicated wife to Frank; mother to Rachel, Sarah and Will; grandmother to Charlie, Wren, Tom, George and Katy, and a neighbour and friend. Her efforts and presence in the community in Rushton, Swythamley and other local areas will be deeply missed. The funeral service and interment of ashes is to take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Rushton Spencer, on Friday, 30th October at 1pm. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please; donations to The British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to S Sigley and Sons, Funeral Directors, Leek, 01538 382 048.
CALVERT (Brian). Peacefully on 30th September 2026, at Henning Hall Nursing Home, Brian Colin, aged 96 years, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Joan Calvert; loving dad of Nick, Andrew and Julian; dear father-in-law of Julie, Karen and Fiona, and a cherished and treasured grandpa and great-grandpa. The cortege is to leave his home on Monday, 26th October at 12.45pm for a service at Congleton Pentecostal Church, Cross Street, at 1pm, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. Will relatives please accept this the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Prostate Cancer Research. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622 (afinneron.co.uk).
KLAVER (Hillebrand, “George”). Of Biddulph, passed away surrounded by family on 19th September 2026, aged 77 years. A much-loved dad and granddad. Dear Dad of Marc and Catherine, and much-loved grandparent to Xander, Ellie and George. The funeral service will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 16th October at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in loving memory of George to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity (Royal Stoke) or East Cheshire Hospice. For all enquiries, please contact Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road Congleton, 01260 270 290.
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MCDOUGAL-FORSYTH (Anne). Anne passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 29th September 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 84. The cherished wife of John; loving mother to Nicola and Julien; much-loved nana of Francesca, Mia and Esme; respected sister of Ian, and loved auntie to Rachel. Anne will be lovingly remembered for her sense of humour, warm personality, friendly smile and caring nature, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Northwich, at 2pm on Tuesday, 20th October. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Anne’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Anne’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson’s UK. A donation box will be available at the service, but donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Larvin-Clegg Funeral Directors, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. (larvinclegg.co.uk). Please direct all enquiries to them.
POSTLES (Barbara). Barbara passed away peacefully on Saturday, 3rd October 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 74. The cherished wife of Robert; loving mum to David, Denise and dearly loved mum to the late Michael, and a much-loving sister to Sheila, Suzie and Michael. Barbara will be lovingly remembered for her warm and caring personality, her beautiful smile and her wonderful sense of humour, which brought joy to all of those around her. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium at 9.30am on Wednesday, 21st October. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Barbara’s life. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Barbara’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, but donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Larvin-Clegg Funeral Directors, 20, Antrobus Street, Congleton, 01260 297 963. (larvinclegg.co.uk). Please direct all enquiries to them.
PRITCHARD (Irene). Aged 86, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Wednesday, 30th September 2026, with loving family by her side. The dearly loved and devoted wife of Bob; much-loved mother of David and Michael; dear mother-in-law to Lesley and Claire; cherished grandma to Natalie and Liam; treasured great-grandma to Charlie and Ella; dear sister-in-law to Frank, Pamela, Brenda and the late Clifford, and a loving aunt, cousin and a true friend to many. Irene will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her. The cortege is to leave her home on Tuesday, 27th October at 10.45am for a service at St Peter’s Church, Congleton, at 11am, prior to interment at Congleton Town Cemetery. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622 (afinneron.co.uk).
