These are the loved-ones remembered in the funeral notices this week. To see the full list of family announcements, visit this section of the Cheshire Live website where you can search by name, date and location.
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Eileen RIDGWAY
Died peacefully on 16th December 2024 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Dennis, much loved mother of Steven and mother-in-law of Mary. Dearly loved friend of Roy. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at St John the Evangelist Church, SK11 8RS at 12noon, followed by burial at Macclesfield Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be made to Cancer Research UK, strongly supported by Eileen over many years. All enquiries to Hooley, Watson & Buckley Tel 01625 422734
David John WORTHINGTON
Peacefully at home on 22nd December 2024, aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Hazel and dad to Adam. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 10.45am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to East Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries to Hooley, Watson & Buckley Tel 01625 422734
Margaret CHILTON
Peacefully aged 94 years. Funeral service to take place at St Anthony’s Catholic Church Saltney on Friday 10th January 2025 at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Hawarden Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in aid of Crisis.org.uk and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People would be appreciated. All enquiries to Dutton & Hallmark Tel: 01244 310966.
Leo Albino DR CAPRIO
Leo Albino Dr Caprio
With great sadness we announce the passing of Leo Caprio, who died peacefully on 15th December in hospital. Much loved husband of Sheila, dearly loved father of Lisa & Samantha, devoted Grandpa of Jessica, Georgina & Bella, and loving brother to Loretta & Sandra. He was a true gentleman and gave most of his life as a dedicated, kind and compassionate Doctor & Police Surgeon for over 50 years, in and around Manchester. He touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Service to be held at The Chapel at Southern Cemetery, Manchester on 24th January at 1.00pm. Flowers to be sent to the funeral directors prior or on the day of the funeral or donations to Francis House Children’s Hospice. All enquiries c/o Albert R Slack Ltd Funeral Director 84, South Oak Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6ATT Tel: 01625 525063
Jean Rosemary ECCLES
Passed away 16th December 2024 Aged 80 years. Funeral service to take place on Friday 10th January 2025, 2pm, Chester Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Hospice of the Good Shepherd. All enquiries to G & M Goold Funeral Services 70 Green Lane, Vicars Cross Chester CH3 5LB Tel 01244319595
Diana GOSNELL
Diana Gosnell
Diana passed away peacefully at Royal Stoke Hospital on 17th December 2024, aged 83. Diana was the loving wife of Robert, mum to Sally and Amanda, grandma to Conner, and a great friend to many. The funeral and celebration of Diana’s life will be held on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 10.45am, at Crewe Crematorium Chapel. Kind donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind. All enquiries to Oxley’s Funeral Services: Tel.01270 214009
Wynfor HAIGH
Formerly of Broxton. Passed away peacefully on 17th December, 2024, aged 95 years. Mother of Anne, Paul and David. Funeral Service will be held at Pentrebychan Cremaorium, Wrexham, LL14 4EP on Wednesday 15th January, 2025 at 1:30pm. Donations if desired will support Dementia UK. Please use the donation box provided at the service or online at ejedgerton.co.uk Enquiries to E. J. Edgerton & Son 62, High Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1BB (01948) 667711
William JONES
Passed away suddenly at home in Crewe, aged 57 years. William (Bill), beloved husband of Nawarat (Ann), dearly loved son of Hilary and the late Roy and much loved brother to Kevin and ‘H’. Funeral service at Crewe Crematorium on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations to Hope House Hospice. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder & Son (Crewe & Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: 01270 812512.
Daphne LANE
In loving memory of Daphne Lane, formerly of Ravens Christian bookshop, a loving Sister, Sister in Law and Aunt, who passed away into the arms of the Lord on 24th December 2024. Details of the thanksgiving service at Upton Baptist Church to be arranged. Donations in lieu of flowers to Compassion UK Christian Child Development and Chester Schools Christian Work. All enquiries to Dutton & Hallmark. Tel: 01244 310966.
Gerald Andrew PLEAVIN
Passed away at home on 16th December 2024, aged 71 years. Dearly loved dad to Andrew, Robert and David, a much loved brother to Ann, Lesley and Rose, and a loving grandfather. Funeral service to take place at Chester Crematorium on Friday 17th January 2025 at 3.20pm. Family flowers only, but donations in Ged’s memory will be forwarded to Cancer Research UK and can be made via the funeral director. All enquiries to Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services 74 Weston Grove, Upton, Chester, CH2 1QL Telephone: 01244 952540 email: upton@jwifs.co.uk
John Richard EARDLEY
Peacefully on Thursday, 12th December 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, John aged 88 years of Macclesfield, formerly of Clough House Farm, Wildboarclough. The dearly loved Husband of Jennifer, a much-loved Father of David and Philip, loving Father-In-Law of Jane and Karen, cherished Grandad of William and Thomas. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at St. Saviour’s Church Wildboarclough, on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 10.30 a.m. Prior to Interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired may be sent for St. Saviour’s Churchyard Fund or the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to: Andrew Smith Funeral Services Park Green House 82 Sunderland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6HN Telephone: 01625 433853 www.andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk
Pino APA
Pino Apa
Peacefully on 23rd December 2024, Pino aged 91 years of Alsager. The dearly loved husband of the late Jean, treasured dad of Angelo and Mario, dear father in law of Sara and Alena and a good friend to many. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Gabriel’s R. C. Church, Alsager on Monday 27th January at 11.30am. Will all friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request but if desired a donation may be made to Alsager Animals In Need. All inquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards & Sons 144/146 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JA 01270 882097 If you would like to donate online you can do so at www.josephedwards.co.uk/online-donation
James MAGUIRE
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on 25th December 2024, aged 87 years. The beloved Husband to the late Ruth, Much loved Dad to Louise, Stephanie and Nicola, Grandad to eleven grandchildren and Great Grandad to four great grandchildren. James will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. For further enquiries please contact: Joseph O’Connell Funeral Services 28-30 Mill Street, Crewe, CW2 7AN t: 01270 584447 e: josephoconnell.crewe @funeralpartners.co.uk
Joan Frances RANDELL
Joan Frances Randell
Joan aged 93 years and from Crewe passed away peacefully following a short illness. The beloved wife of the late Bob, much loved mum to John and sister to Arthur, Joan will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. Her funeral service will take place at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday 2nd January, 2025 at 11:30am. Flowers are welcome. All enquiries to funeral director Steven Linde, Crewe Funeral Services. Tel. 01270 588980 250 Crewe Road, Shavington CW2 5AQ
Jonathan WEATHERBY
Jonathan Weatherby
Peacefully on 27th December 2024, Jonathan Richard aged 77 years of Alsager. The dearly loved husband of Lynn, loving dad of Rebecca, Nicola, Michael and Charlotte, step dad of Lisa and Richard, a dear father in law, treasured grandfather, great grandfather and brother. Jonathan will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends. Service at Wesley Place Methodist Church, Alsager on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 1pm. Will all relatives and friends please meet at the church. Mourning attire optional. No flowers by request but if desired a donation may be made to the Stroke Association and the R.N.L.I. All enquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards & Sons 144/146 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JA 01270 882097 If you would like to donate online you can do so at www.josephedwards.co.uk/online-donation
Alison Joyce BEEVERS
Alison Joyce Beevers
Landlady of The Mulberry Bush, Macclesfield Alison aged 54 years of Macclesfield, peacefully passed away on Saturday 14th December 2024, surrounded by her loving family after an illness fought with much courage. Much loved daughter of Kathleen, dearly loved mum of Liam and Kyle, loving partner of Cameron, treasured sister of Chris and Nichola and a cherished nana of Hadley and Oliver, she will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. The funeral will take place on Thursday 9th January 2025 with a Celebration of Alison’s Life at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15pm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for The Macmillan Nurses (C/O Macmillan Cancer Support) Enquiries to: Ruth Healey, Funeral Director Legacy Funeral Care, 154 Hurdsfield Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 2PY. Tel: 01625 869999