Death Notices, 23rd May 2024 (2024)

BEECH (David Stuart). Peacefully on 11th May 2024, at home, David Stuart, aged 62, of Scholar Green. Husband to Angela; son of Stuart and Isobel; brother to Andrew; father to David, William, Christopher and Richard, and a father-in-law and granddad. The cortege is to leave his home on Tuesday, 4th June at 11.35am for a service and interment at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, at noon. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Pancreatic Cancer UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk

BROCKHURST (Reginald, “Reg”). Peacefully on Friday, 10th May 2024, Reg, aged 84, and late of Congleton. A devoted husband of the late Hilda; loving father to Fiona and Andrea, and a treasured granddad to Louis and Mollie. Reg will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. The funeral will take place at 4pm on Friday, 31st May, at the Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, near Northwich. At Reg’s request, bright colours are to be worn please. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired to the British Heart Foundation. For further information, please contact Three Shires Independent Funeral Service, The Old Band Club, Worrall Street, Congleton, 01260 279 507.

BROMLEY (Dr Russell). Peacefully at rest on Wednesday, 8th May 2024 while at Lawton Manor Care Home, in the presence of his loving family, after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity. Russell, aged 83, of Mow Cop, formerly of Congleton. The beloved husband and soulmate of Sue, and a devoted and loving dad and granddad. Russell will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Please join us in remembering and honouring the life of Russell. The funeral service is to take place at Mow Cop Methodist Church on Friday, 31st May at 12.30pm followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the church. No flowers by request; donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK, in memory of Russell. Donations and enquiries to Wilsons Funeral Directors (IJ Kirkham), 48, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, 01782 785 937.

BROMLEY (Nellie). Peacefully passed away at her home address on 9th May 2024, Nellie, aged 84, of Congleton. A devoted wife of the late James, and a much-loved sister and aunty, and a special friend to many. Nellie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 29th May at 10am. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Guide Dogs For the Blind. All enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

HAMPTON (Michael John). Peacefully on 16th May 2024 at Priesty Fields Care Home, Michael John, aged 91, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Patricia “Pat” Hampton; loving dad of Simon, Matthew and Kate; dear father-in-law of Anna, Rita and Les, and a cherished and treasured granddad and great-granddad. A service of celebration for Michael’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, on Monday, 17th June at 2pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Save the Children. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk

JEWESS (Edward, “Ted”). Peacefully passed away at Park Lane Nursing Home on 10th May 2024, Ted, aged 93, of Packmoor. A devoted husband to the late Esme; treasured father of Linda and father-in-law to Keith; a much-loved granddad to the late Kerry; great-granddad and great-great-granddad to Jessica-Leigh, Hollie and Oakleigh-Edward; a dear brother, uncle and cousin, and a special friend to many. Ted will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Ted at Bradwell Crematorium, on Thursday, 30th May at 3.20pm. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the palliative care team at Bradwell Hospital, in memory of Ted. All enquiries to: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513 210.

PIGOTT (Marion Esther). Peacefully passed away in Hilderstone Hall Care Home on 3rd May 2024, aged 81, and of Congleton. The dear wife of John and much-loved mum of Jacqui and Ken, and much-loved grandma of Jessica and David, Emma and Tom. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium and Remembrance Park on Thursday, 30th May at 10am. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, in memory of Marion will be gratefully received for Parkinson’s UK or Cheshire Sighthound Rescue. All enquiries, please contact Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.

POINTON (Charles, “Charlie”). Peacefully on 30th April 2024 at Goldenhill Nursing Home, Charles “Charlie” Francis, aged 89. The dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Kathleen “Kate” Pointon; loving dad of David, Debbie and Vicky; a dear father-in-law of Tracey, Dave and Dave, and a cherished and treasured granddad. The funeral service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 3rd June at 1.15pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this, the only intimation, and kindly meet at the crematorium. At the family’s request, can mourners please wear an item of purple. No flowers; 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.

SNELGROVE (Gwyneth). Peacefully on 8th May 2024 at Priesty Fields Care Home, Gwyneth, aged 88, of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of 69 years of Geoffrey Snelgrove; loving mum of Alister and James; dear mother-in-law of Jean and Anne, and a cherished and treasured grandma. The cortege is to leave her home on Monday, 3rd June at 10.10am for a service and cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Aston Ward, Congleton War Memorial Hospital. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. afinneron.co.uk

STEELE (Raymond Arthur). Passed away on 9th May 2024, Raymond, aged 89, of Butt Lane, and formerly of Alsager. The husband of Hilda, dad of Elizabeth, Suzanne, Jeanette and Audrey, and brother of Brian. A private funeral will take place. All enquiries to H Dale Funeral Service, 176, Anchor Road, Sandford Hill, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, 01782 313 866.