BROWN (Norman John). Peacefully on 21st September 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Norman John, aged 88 years of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Joan; loving dad of Katie, Michelle and Joanne; dear father-in-law of Richard, David and Andy; cherished granddad of Elizabeth, Adele, Becky, Joe, Jodie and Kane and a treasured great-granddad of seven. The funeral service and interment are to take place at St Mary’s Church, Bosley, on Monday, 19th October at 2.30pm. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church (no mourning attire to be worn). Family flowers only, donations if desired to either the Christie Wythenshawe Hospital or Bosley Church. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
BUXTON (Cyril Peter). Peacefully on 19th September 2026, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Cyril Peter, aged 69 years of Holmes Chapel. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Valerie; loving dad of Robert and Helen; dear father-in-law of Sarah; cherished and treasured granddad of Luca, Bella, Pia, Nico and Cariad; dear brother of Trevor, and brother-in-law of Denise, Loraine and Alan. The cortege is to leave his home om Wednesday, 14th October at 10.40am for a 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 Dementia UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
GRIFFIN (Christine). Peacefully passed away on Sunday, 30th August 2026, while at Pottersway House Care Home, Church Lawton. Christine, aged 88 years, of Church Lawton, formerly of Scholar Green. She was the devoted wife of the late John; much-loved mum of the late David, and beloved “Auntie Chris” of Helen, Julian, Cameron, Will and Bella. Christine will be sadly missed and remembered fondly by her family and many friends. The funeral service and cremation is to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, 9th October at noon. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to Crohn’s and Colitis UK in memory of Christine. Donations and enquiries to Wilsons funeral directors, 48 Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.
NOONAN (Brian). Peacefully at Priesty Fields Nursing Home on 17th September 2026, Brian aged, 92, of Congleton and originally from Birkenhead and Liverpool. The dearly loved husband of the late Lilan; wonderful father to Helen and Hilary, and father -in-law to Mike. The funeral service will be at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15pm on Tuesday 13th October. Friends are invited to meet at the crematorium and afterwards at the Plough at Eaton. If desired, donations instead of flowers please, to Cancer Research UK or Macmillan Cancer Support. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
WILLACY (James Henry, “Jim”). Peacefully on Sunday 13th September 2026, Jim, aged 101 years of Alsager. The beloved husband of the late Eileen; much-loved dad of Michael and his partner Jill, and Helen and her husband Melvin, and also a cherished granddad of Sam. The funeral service and cremation are to take place at Crewe Crematorium on Friday, 9th October at 12.15pm. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only but, if desired, a donation may be made to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice and Pottersway House Care Home (Residents Comfort Fund). All inquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 144/146, Crewe Road, Alsager, 01270 882 097.
WORSLEY (Cheryl). “My Little Mummy”. Cheryl, aged 82 years, passed away on Monday, 7th September 2026 at The Westbourne Care Home in Holmes Chapel, where she was a much-loved resident and favourite of those who cared for her. She had fought dementia since 2013 but, ultimately, died from breast cancer. She was the dearly loved wife of the late John Worsley, known to many as “John off the Markets”, married for over 56 years and running their market business together for many of them. Cheryl was the much-loved Mummy of Jennifer, always putting her first, finding time to spend with her and watching her ride her pony in all weathers, and later encouraging her to make the most of her life. Cheryl was the much-loved sister of Yvonne “Bonnie”; they were always there for each other. She was sister-in-law to Alistair and beloved auntie to Alexander and Sarah. The funeral service will take place at 1.30pm on Tuesday, 20th October at the parish church of St Michael and All Angels, Macclesfield. Friends and relatives are very welcome to join us. This will be followed by a private committal service at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2.45pm. Flowers are very welcome, as Cheryl loved them. All enquiries to Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433 853. (andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk).
