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Winifred ANNELS
Winifred Annels
Originally from West Bank Widnes Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 25th December at Warrington Hospital aged 86 years. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service to take place at St Joseph’s RC Church Penketh on Tuesday 14th January at 10.30am followed by a committal at Walton Lea Crematorium. All welcome. All enquiries to Houghton’s Funeral Directors Staton Rd, Great Sankey 01925 729998
David AUSTIN
Sadly passed away on Sunday 15th December 2024 at St Joseph’s Hospice aged 59. David will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. The funeral will take place at Widnes Crematorium on Friday 10th January at 1pm. Family flowers and donations if desired to St Joseph’s Hospice Thornton, Liverpool. All enquiries to Houghtons Funeral Directors, 2 Frederick Street, Widnes 0151 345 6726
Alan WHEELER
Alan Wheeler
Alan Wheeler sadly passed away at Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral on 24th December 2024, age eighty-four, with his daughter at his bedside. Dearly loved dad of Darren, Karen and Alan; adored grandfather of Natalie, Liam, Max, Katy, Arianna, Bella, Dylan and Alice; and great-grandfather to Ryan, He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Monday 20th January 2024 at Chester Crematorium at 11.20 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers, made directly to Age UK, would be welcome. All enquiries to Charles Stephens Funeral Directors. Tel: 0151 645 4396
David Edward WHITEHOUSE
Passed away peacefully in Oak Grange Care Home, Chester on 4th January 2025, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Prim and a much loved Dad, Grandad, and Great-Grandad. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at Upton United Reformed Church at 1pm, followed by committal at Chester Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations in Ted’s memory will be forwarded to the MS Society 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
Geraldine ARNOLD
1st January 2025 peacefully at Prospect House Care Home, Malpas aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Hugo and a much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Monday 27th January 2025 at St Andrews Church, Tarvin at 11am. For all enquiries please contact Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services, Hill View, High Street, Clotton, Tarporley, Tel 01829 781572
John BARTON
John passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones. A loving Husband to Georgina, a devoted Dad to Gary and Jonina and an amazing Granddad to Toby and Harper. John will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Johns funeral will be taking place on 15/01/2025 2pm at Macclesfield crematorium. Family flowers only Donations if so desired in John’s memory are going to The Christie. Co-op Funeralcare 124 Broken Cross Macclesfield Sk118TQ Tel 01625 425284
Ann DARLINGTON
With much sadness we announce the loss of Ann aged 80 years, resident of Nantwich, formerly of Faddiley, Beloved Wife of the late Ken, much loved Mum of Kate and the late Sall, special Nan of Elliot, Beth & Dan and Dear Mother-In-Law to Rob, greatly missed by family and friends. A service honouring Ann’s life will take place at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired please for The R.N.L.I. All enquiries to A W Burrows & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Swanley, Nantwich, CW5 8QB. 01270 524243
Jennifer LATHAM
Jennifer Latham
Peacefully fell asleep at home in Swanley with her family beside her, aged 78 Years. Jenny formerly of Larden Green, beloved Wife of Peter, much loved Mum of Matthew, James, Edward, Gemma, Luke and Ben, a very special and proud Gran and Dear Sister to Liz. Missed and remembered always. Funeral service at St Wenefrede’s Church, Bickley on Friday 17th January 2025 at 1pm and laid to rest in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations if desired please for The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to A W Burrows & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Swanley, Nantwich, CW5 8QB. 01270 524243
Joan LYON
Joan Lyon
Peacefully in Hospital after a short illness on 24th December aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Frank and Mum to Yolande, sadly missed by all family and friends. Family flowers only please donations if so desired to the Hospice of The Good Shepherd Backford. Funeral Service to take place at St Philips Church Kelsall at 11am on Wednesday 15th January followed by Burial in the Churchyard. For all enquiries, please contact Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services 1 Crown Buildings Latham Avenue Helsby WA6 0DX Tel 01928 391699.
Luigi MANFREDI
Passed away peacefully on 27th December 2024. Luigi aged 95 years of Haslington, former proprietor of Lewis Bros Ice Cream Company, Crewe. Beloved Husband of Nita, much loved Dad to Yvonne, Michael, Michelle and the late Rosemary, treasured Grandad and Great Grandad. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society and Leighton Hospital Ward 19. Funeral Mass to be held at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Crewe on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 12 noon, followed by interment at Sandbach Cemetery. All enquiries to Williams & Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40 Congleton Road, Sandbach CW11 1HJ Tel 01270 750852
Anthony John MASON
Peacefully passed away on 21st December 2024 at Telford Court Care Home. A dear husband of the late Sheila. Beloved Dad to Melissa and Leslie. Cherished Father in law to Clive and Helen. Much loved Grandad to Alex and Jessica. Great Grandad to Hallie and Isaac. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Tony will benefit Telford Court Residents Fund. Any enquiries regarding the funeral please contact: Joseph O’Connell Funeral Services 28-30 Mill Street, Crewe CW2 7AN t:01270 584447e:josephoconnell.crewe@funeralpartners.co.uk
Liz MOGG
11th December 2024 peacefully died aged 77 years. Beloved wife to John, a much loved mum to Charlotte and David, a loving granny to Jago, Annie and Louis and a dear sister to John. Funeral service to take place on Monday 20th January 2025 at Vale Royal Crematorium at 11am. Donations if so desired to Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. For all enquiries please contact Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services Hill View, High Street, Clotton, Tarporley. Tel 01829 781572
Sheilah SIDDALL
Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Sheilah of Mow Cop Riding Centre who died suddenly at home on Christmas Eve, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved Wife of the late Jeffrey. Special Sister to Margaret and the late Ken and Glenda. Much loved Aunt to Kim, David, Jane, Martin and Richard. Dear Sister-in-Law to Ray. A cherished Great-Aunt and good friend. Sheilah will also be fondly remembered by the many people who rode at Mow Cop Riding Centre. Fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church R.I.P on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Funeral service to be held at St Joseph’s RC Church, Goldenhill on Wednesday 29th January 2025 at 11:00am, followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. All those wishing to attend will be most welcome to meet at the church. Donations & Enquiries c/o:- C McGough & Sons 79 Roundwell Street Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 5AW 01782 834300
John HUGHES
Passed away peacefully at home on 31st December 2024. Aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Maggie, Father to Colin and Karen, Stepdad to Catherine and Sandra. Grandad to Paul, David, John Jr, Karl, Jason, Charlotte and Rebecca. Paps to Carrie, Steven, Chelsea and Douglas. Great Grandad to Kirsty, Chloe, Lacey, Ethan, Thomas, John, Ash and Hayley. Family flowers only please. Donations will be forwarded to the MacMillan Cancer Unit in Crewe. For further details please contact Joseph O’Connell Funeral Services 28-30 Mill Street, Crewe CW2 7AN t:01270 584447 e:josephoconnell.crewe@funeralpartners.co.uk
Iain Grant JENKINS
Passed away suddenly aged 77 years. Iain Grant of Nantwich, the beloved husband of Lynn, dearly loved dad of Mark and Mike also much loved grandad to Isla, Silas, Aubrey and Erin. Funeral service at Crewe Crematorium, Wednesday 22nd January 2025, at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, donations to The RNLI and The Northern Lighthouse Trust. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder & Son (Crewe & Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: 01270 812512.
Kathleen KEHOE (ARDIS)
Forever in Our Hearts. Our mum Kathleen passed away peacefully on 17th December 2024. She was a much loved mum, grandmother & great grandmother (ninny). There will be a small family service held at Walton Lea Crematorium on 20th January at 10.40am and afterwards a celebration of life at The Holiday Inn, Runcorn.
Keith PALMER
Keith Palmer
Following a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease Keith sadly passed away on 10th December 2024. Loving husband to Carrie, father to Sharon and Phillip and devoted grandad to Olivia, Lydia, Jack and Sophie he will be sadly missed by all who loved him and knew him. Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone at the East Cheshire Hospice who cared for him in his final few weeks. In accordance with Keith’s wishes there will be no funeral but we welcome any donations to East Cheshire Hospice, Macclesfield.
Ruth PARKER
On Sunday, 15th December 2024, Ruth died peacefully at home aged 77 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Mother of Rebecca, Ben and the late James and a cherished Grandmother of William, Amy, Harry and Sophie. Ruth will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all her loving Family and Friends. The Funeral Service will take place at the Parish Church of St Michael and all Angels Macclesfield on Monday, 27th January 2025 at 10.00 a.m. followed by a Committal Service at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of St Michael and all Angels Church. Andrew Smith Funeral Services Park Green House, 82 Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6HN Telephone: 01625 433 853 www.andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk
Valerie Mary PATERSON
Passed away peacefully at home, aged 80 years. A devoted and much loved Mum and Step-Mum; a proud Grandma; and dearly loved Sister and Aunt. Val was a treasured member of her community for many years, and will be sorely missed by all of her family and friends. The celebration of Val’s life will take place at Chester Crematorium, Blacon Avenue, Chester; on Thursday January 23rd, at 3:20pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, would be gratefully received in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, and the Welsh Air Ambulance. All enquiries to J C Clarke & Son Funeral Directors, Croft House,3c Hoole Road Hoole Chester CH2 3NQ 01244318411
James Stephen THOMSON
Steve aged 77 years and from Willaston passed away surrounded by the love of his family. The beloved husband of Marilyn, loving dad to Damien and Faye, and devoted grandad to Harley, Bailey, Madison, Ashton and Jenson, Steve will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and many friends. His funeral service will take place at Crewe Crematorium on Wednesday 15th January, 2025 at 10am. Family flowers only please with donations if desired to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries to funeral director Steven Linde. Crewe Funeral Services. Tel. 01270 588980
David WILLIAMS
December 24th 2024, passed away peacefully in hospital, aged 83 years, of Christleton. Much loved husband of the late Barbara. Funeral Service at St. James’ Church, Christleton, on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 11am followed by interment in the Churchyard. Floral tributes accepted, or if preferred donations gratefully received for Cancer Research UK. Enquiries Caergwrle 01978 760200
Sheila Marie WOOD
Who passed away peacefully at Bentley Manor Care Home in Crewe, on 30th December 2024, with family by her side. Aged 86 years. Sheila was the beloved wife of the late Frank, and a much loved mum to daughter Ann and her husband John, and son Mark and his wife Tina. Service to take place at St Michael’s Church, Coppenhall on Tuesday 28th January 2025, at 2.00pm. This will be followed by a committal at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only, but kind donations in Sheila’s name can be made to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Oxley’s Funeral Services. Tel. 01270 214 009
George Edward COPE
Passed away peacefully on 16th December 2024 at home, George Edward Cope (Ted) aged 93 years. A much loved Dad to Mark. Ted will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 21st January at 2.45pm at Crewe Crematorium, donations in memory of Ted will be gratefully received for Cancer Research UK. For all enquiries, please contact Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street, Crewe. Tel: 01270 584329.
Geoff HENSON
Beloved husband of Rosemary, and dad of Victoria and Lizzie. Much loved grandad of Oli and Will, and a great friend to many. Passed away 17th December 2024, aged 81. Funeral service to be held at St Peter’s Church, Netherseal on Monday 13th January at 11 am, followed by cremation at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only, and joyful attire. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation and Mesothelioma UK Any enquiries may be made to JP Springthorpe & Co Ltd Castle Lodge, South Street Ashby de la Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1BR Tel: 01530 417310
Erika SLATER
Erika Slater
Erika aged 67 years of Macclesfield, suddenly passed away at home on Tuesday 17th December 2024. Beloved daughter of Tibor and Joan, much loved mum of Sara, Claire and Lisa, loving grandma of five special grandsons, dearly loved partner of John and a treasured sister who will be sadly missed by all her family, friends, colleagues and patients. A Celebration for the life of Erika will take place on Thursday 16th January 2025 at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2.45pm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for YODEL (Young On-Set Dementia Enjoying Life) via: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/claire-robinson-583 Enquiries to: Ruth Healey, Funeral Director Legacy Funeral Care, 154 Hurdsfield Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 2PY. Tel: 01625 869999
Beryl THORNTON
Beryl Thornton
It is with profound sadness that we announce Beryl Thornton passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on the 30th December 2024. Beryl was the much loved Mum of Wendy, Anthony and Angela, and treasured Nan to Carl, Lee, Jen and Chris. Also a dear Great-Grandma to Ava and Brooke, and beloved Wife of the late Tony Thornton. Beryl’s Funeral will take place at St Boniface Church in Bunbury on the 24th January 2025 at 11.30am. Following the service and committal we welcome you to join us for drinks and light refreshments in a celebration of her life. Beryl was a vibrant and cheerful lady. To reflect this, we kindly ask that you add a little pop of colour to your clothing, in her honour. We respectfully request family flowers only. Donations, if desired, would be gratefully appreciated in support of Belong Care Home Crewe, in thanks for their tireless care and kindness during Beryl’s illness and passing. Please direct all enquiries to A W Burrows & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors,Swanley, Nantwich, CW5 8QB. 01270 524243
Theresa Maria BOWERS
Theresa Maria Bowers
Passed away at home on Saturday 21st December 2024, aged 63 years. The funeral service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday 27th January 2025 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to MDGH Ward 11All enquiries to Hooley, Watson & Buckley Tel 01625 422734
Allen John CROCKER
Allen John Crocker
Peacefully at home on 6th January 2025, aged 64 years. Dearly beloved husband of Denise, much loved Dad to Esme, Ash & Seth, sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at Vale Royal Crematorium on Friday 24th January 2025 at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired in Allen’s memory will be given to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services, 40a Main St, Frodsham, WA6 7AU. Tel 01928 643078.
Gerald Edwin ELSON
Peacefully passed away on the 27th December 2024, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara and father of Sue and Sally. Gerald’s funeral will take place at Crewe Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 22nd January at 1pm. Donations in memory of Gerald, will be gratefully received for the Mid Cheshire Hospital Charity. Family flowers only please. 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
George Arthur HARDY
With utmost sadness we have to announce that George has passed away peacefully aged 91 years. Resident of Audlem,formerly of his treasured Kynsal Farm. Beloved Husband of Edna and a much loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Greatly missed by family and friends. A service to celebrate Georges life will take place at Audlem Methodist Church onTuesday 28th January 2025 at 11.30am, following which he will be laid to rest in the cemetery where the family have asked for privacy. Following the service everyone is warmly invited to Adderley Village Hall where the family will join you as soon as possible. Donations if desired please will be gratefully received for Audlem Methodist Church & Adderley Village Hall. All enquiries to A W Burrows & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Swanley, Nantwich, CW5 8QB. 01270 524243
Mary HEBBLETHWAITE
Mary Hebblethwaite
Peacefully at rest on 16th December 2024, in the loving care of the staff at Claybourne Residential Home, Mary aged 97 years of Scholar Green, previously of Chell and Brindley Ford. The dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill) Hebblethwaite, loving mother of Julia, a dear mother in law to Paul. A cherished grandma of Jonathan and Chloe and a dear great grandma of Bonnie. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Thursday January 23rd at 11.30 am at All Saints Church, Church Lane, Odd Rode, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3SX. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, by request, donations preferred to Claybourne Residential Home Amenity Fund. Donations & Enquiries c/o:- C McGough & Sons 79 Roundwell Street Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent ST6 5AW 01782 834300
Bill NORMAN
Bill Norman
At rest on 3rd January 2025 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family, Bill aged 84 years of Alsager. The dearly loved husband of Mo, loving dad of Amanda and Gary, dear father in law of Martin and Sharon, treasured GPA of Greta, Eva and Shay. Bill will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends. Service and cremation at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, CW9 7SU on Monday 20th January at 3pm. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request but if desired a donation may be made to M.C.H.C. (Leighton Hospital; P.I.U. & Haematology Dept.). 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