CURTIS (Brenda Ann). Peacefully at Leighton Hospital on Thursday, 1st October, aged 91 years, Brenda, of Sandbach. The dearly beloved wife of the late Bill; much-loved sister of the late Michael and Geoff; treasured aunty of Louise, Richard and Brian, and a great-aunty and a great-great-aunty. The funeral is to take place on Tuesday, 27th October at Crewe Crematorium at 12.15pm. No flowers. Donations, if preferred, to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Griffiths and Booth, 60, The Hill, Sandbach, 01270 765 783.
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BARLOW (James William, “Jim”). Jim peacefully passed away at his home address on 11th October 2026, aged 84 years and of Biddulph. He was the dearly loved husband of the late Maureen; devoted dad of Catherine, Robert and Mary; cherished father-in-law of David and Michael; much-loved granddad of Nikita, and a very dear neighbour and friend. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, 4th November at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Family and friends wishing to attend, please meet at the church. Floral tributes welcome or if preferred donations to Biddulph in Bloom in memory of Jim. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.
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WARD (Joanne Louise). Joanne passed away quietly on Thursday, 1st October 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 58. She was the cherished daughter of Cath and Brian; loving mother to Alex, and respected sister to Gary. Joanne will be lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium at 1.15pm on Tuesday, 27th October. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Joanne’s life. After the service, everyone is invited to continue sharing memories of Joanne at The Unicorn, Congleton (CW12 4NB). The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Joanne’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to The Christie Charity. 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.
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QUAYLE (Malcolm Cartwright). In loving memory of Malcolm Cartwright Quayle, aged 88, who passed away peacefully on 28th September 2026. He will be so missed and fondly remembered for his gentle nature and kindness. We will be celebrating his life on Friday, 30th October at 11am at The Parish Church of St Luke’s, Holmes Chapel, followed by a private burial. Everyone who knew Malcolm is warmly invited to join us at The Three Greyhounds Pub afterwards. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to Marie Curie and Macmillan. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw funeral services, 01606 836 708, 01270 762 230 or 01477 532 000.
HARRISON (Brian Leslie). Passed away peacefully on 8th October at Leighton Hospital, Brian Leslie Harrison, aged 86 years. A devoted husband to Jean; a much-loved dad to Natasha and Tanya, and a much-loved granddad to Nathaniel and Lachlan. Brian will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The funeral service is to take place Monday, 2nd November at 11.30am at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only please; donations in memory of Brian will be gratefully received for StreetGames (streetgames.org). Following the service, you are welcome to join Brian’s family at Sandbach RUFC, Bradwall Road, Sandbach (CW11 1RA). For all enquiries, please contact Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street, Crewe, 01270 584 329.
HODSON (Ethel). Sadly passed away on Sunday, 4th October 2026, while at Leighton Hospital, Ethel, aged 88 years, of Scholar Green, and formerly of Rode Heath. She was the devoted and loving mum of Graham; much-loved mother-in-law of Alison, and an adored nan and auntie. Ethel will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and many friends. The funeral service and burial is to take place at All Saints’ Church, Odd Rode, on Monday, 2nd November at 11am. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the church. No donations by request; floral tributes welcome in memory of Ethel. Donations and enquiries to Wilsons Funeral Directors, 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, (01782) 785 937.
RIPLEY (Martyn Alan). Peacefully on Thursday, 8th October 2026, Martyn, aged 72 years of Alsager. The dearly loved husband of Denise; treasured dad of Joanna and Andrew; dear father-in-law of Nathan, and devoted granddad of Harry and Toby. The funeral service is at St Mary’s Church, Alsager, on Friday, 6th November at 11.30am. Will all friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, but if desired a donation may be made to The Christie. All enquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors of 144/146, Crewe Road, Alsager, 01270 882 097.
