14/07/2026
FUNERAL NOTICES THIS WEEK 🕯
BOWYER (Joyce). Passed away peacefully on 30th of June 2026, at St Michael’s Care Home in Chell, with her loving family by her side, Joyce, aged 94 years young. She was the devoted wife of the late Ashley, dearly beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny, Chris, Steve and Margaret; much-loved nan of Chris, Sarah, Rosie, Rob, Helen, Kev, Rebecca and Elliott, and a dear nan to Charlie, Owen, Lily, Jessica, Holly, Joel, Darcy and Ashleigh. Joyce was also a very special friend to many. Joyce's family would like to thank the staff at St Michael’s Care Home, Chell, for their loving care and attention of Joyce and her family. A service to celebrate Joyce's life will be held at 10.30am on Tuesday, 14th July at Carmountside Crematorium. Family and friends wishing to attend should please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Alzheimer's Research UK and the British Heart Foundation in memory of Joyce. All enquiries to John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 491 980.
DEAN (Harold). Peacefully on 26th June 2026, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Harold, aged 85 years. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Margaret, and of Timbersbrook; loving dad of Heather, James, Edward and Elaine; dear father-in-law of Ian, Sarah, Julie, and Jamie, and a cherished and treasured granddad of Eleanor, Ben, Lewis and Amy. The cortege is to leave his home on Wednesday, 15th July at 2.30pm for a service at Key Green Methodist Chapel at 2.45pm prior to interment at Bosley Methodist Chapel. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation, and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations if desired to North West Air Ambulance and Key Green Chapel. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 20, West Road, Congleton, 01260 270 290.
GIBSON (Ray). Peacefully, while at home on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, surrounded by his loving family, Ray, aged 91 years of Pedley Lane, Top Cottage, Congleton. The devoted and beloved husband of Joan; treasured dad of Anne and Pauline; a dear father-in-law to Ian; cherished granddad of Richard, Adrian, Becky, Charlotte and Tim; a much-loved great-granddad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, and a dearest friend and neighbour to many past and present. Ray was a true gentleman who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service will take place at Key Green Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, 15th July at noon prior to a committal service at Macclesfield Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this, the only intimation; would friends wishing to attend kindly meet for the service. Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK c/o the funeral director. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 31-33, Congleton Road, Biddulph, 01782 379 191.
HOUGH (Alice Muriel, née Machin). On Friday, 26th June 2026, peacefully in a local care home, Muriel, aged 98 years. The beloved and loving wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Steven and Karen; much-loved mother-in-law to Mark; loving and devoted grandmother of Sian, Paul and Kieren; great-grandmother of Nate, Leilani, Cleo and Leni, and sister of the late Wallace and the late Barbara. Muriel will be missed greatly by all who knew her. The funeral service will take place at 2.30pm on Monday, 20th July at The Parish Church of St Mary The Virgin, Astbury, followed by private interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, 01625 433 853, (andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk).
MOSTON (Marie). Passed away peacefully in hospital on 7th June 2026, aged 75 years, and of Congleton. She was the widow of John Moston and formerly Ian McBride; dear mum of Paul and Stephen McBride; much-loved grandparent to Kerri, Jack, Alba, Quinn, Ellie, Emily, Sophia, and great-grandparent to Bodie and Koa. The funeral service is to be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 17th July at 3.30pm. Family flowers only; donations if desired in loving memory of Marie to Sweetenham Club.
SELLMAN (George, “Colin”). Passed away at Leighton Hospital on 24th June 2026, Colin, aged 91 years, and of Holmes Chapel. The funeral service is to be held at Birches Crematorium on Friday, 17th July at 2pm. Donations if wished for Diabetes UK. Donations and enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49, Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, 01606 42534.
WHALLEY (Leonard). Passed away suddenly at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 20th June 2026, Len, aged 85 years, of Ackers Crossing. The devoted husband of Jacoba; much-loved dad to Stephen and partner Angela; loving granddad of Marcus and Isabel, and a brother and uncle. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. The funeral service is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Astbury, on Tuesday, 21st July at 2pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. All enquiries to Williams and Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40, Congleton Road, Sandbach, 01270 750 852.
YEARSLEY (Jean). Sadly passed away on Friday, 26th June, aged 91 years, at Macclesfield District General Hospital. The devoted wife of the late John, and beloved mother to David and Nigel. The funeral service is to take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph, on Tuesday, 21st July at 11am, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Donations to the British Heart Foundation if desired. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32, West Street, Congleton, 01260 277 622. (afinneron.co.uk).
