BAKER (Brian). Passed away peacefully on 5th September 2026, Brian aged 89 years, of Sandbach. The devoted husband of Sheila; dearly loved dad to Dave and Ali, and a treasured granddad and great granddad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to RNIB and Leonard Cheshire. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Sandbach, on Monday, 19th October at noon, followed by a private committal. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach 01270 750 852.
CLAPHAM (Brian Bernard). Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 13th September 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Brian, aged 87 years, of Congleton. The devoted husband of the late Elaine; father of Stephen, William and Matthew; father-in-law of Carolyn and Ann; granddad of Katie, Charlotte and Joseph and great-granddad of Bonnie, and loved brother of Ann. Brian will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends but fondly remembered. The funeral service will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 8th October at 10.45am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for NSPCC. Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
HIGGINBOTTOM (Marion). Of Biddulph, passed away peacefully on 2nd September 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at Douglas MacMillan Hospice, aged 88. Marion leaves behind her loving son Ian; daughter Jane; daughter-in-law Rebecca, and son-in-law Dave. She was a devoted nan and great-nan and a loyal friend to many. The service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on 2nd October at 10.40am; those attending should add a splash of colour or pink. Donations to Douglas MacMillan Hospice.
MOORS (Jean Mary Rankin). Passed away gently on Tuesday, 1st September 2026 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Jean, of Congleton and aged 88 years. She was a mother, grandmother, neighbour and friend, who gave so much of herself to all those who had the privilege of knowing her. She was the much-loved wife of Harry; devoted mum of Sheena, Esther and Joel; dear mother-in-law to Mark and Janine, and loving nana of Jacob, Archie, Oliver and Mercy. Remarkable and irreplaceable, Jean will be greatly missed but always remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Monday, 5th October at 11am. Flowers welcome or donations, if desired, to Dogs Trust (dogstrust.org.uk) or Action For Children (actionforchildren.org.uk). Enquiries to John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298 829.
