Funeral Notices

BALDERSON William Anthony (Bill)

Peacefully on Tuesday, 14^th October 2025, at Stepping Hill Hospital, William aged 83 years of Prestbury. The dearly loved Husband of Ann, a much-loved Father of Simon and Owen. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all his loving family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Calvary Church, Macclesfield on Wednesday, 19^th November at 10.45 a.m. Prior to a Service of Committal at Macclesfield Crematorium at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Calvary Church.

BELT Arthur Wyn

On Monday 8th September 2025, peacefully in hospital, Wyn aged 86 years.  The Funeral Service will take place at 1.15 p.m. on Monday 13th October at The Parish Church of St James The Great Gawsworth followed by a Service of Committal which will take place at 2.45 p.m. at Macclesfield Crmeatorium.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of the East Cheshire Hospice or St James The Great Gawsworth PCC.

BONSER Dale Philip

Peacefully on Monday, 15^th September 2025 in Stepping Hill Hospital, Dale aged 76 years.  The dearly loved Husband of Pauline, beloved and much loved Father of Charlotte and James and a cherished Grandfather.  Dale will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all his loving Family and Friends.  The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Stockport Crematorium, Rowan Chapel on Friday, 17^th October 2025 at 1.45 p.m.  Family flowers only.

CHILDS Graham

Peacefully on Wednesday, 10^th September 2025, at Upton Grange Care Home, in the presence of his loving family, Graham aged 74 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Husband of Pam, a much-loved and devoted Father of Dave, Rosie and Libby , loving Father-in-law of Helen, Gbeminiyi and Mark. Adored Grandpa of Daisy, Isobel, James and Matilda. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all his loving family, friends, former colleagues and church members. Following a Private Service of Committal at Macclesfield Crematorium, a Funeral Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving will be held at Macclesfield Methodist Church on Tuesday, 7^th October at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only by request, if desired donations may be sent for the Sunflower Living Well Centre at the East Cheshire Hospice.

CHUE Vee Tung

On Thursday 28th August 2025, peacefully in hospital, Vee aged 82 years.  Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10.30 a.m. on Monday 29th September at St Alban’s Roman Catholic Church followed by private Interment which will take place in Macclesfield Cemetery at 12.00 noon.

CROWTHER Terence John “Terry”

On Wednesday, 15^th October 2025 peacefully in Hospital, Terry aged 89 years.  The dearly loved Husband of the late Joyce, much loved Father of Carol and the late David and a cherished Grandfather.  Terry will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all his loving Family and Friends.  The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 10^th November 2025 at 10.45 a.m.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Brave Hounds or Guide Dogs.

EDWARDS Hilda ‘Marion’

Peacefully on Sunday, 5^th October 2025, at Adlington Manor Care Home, Marion aged 101 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Wife of the late Stanley, a much-loved Mother of Christine, loving Mother-In-Law of James and a cherished Grandma of Anthony and Nigel. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all her loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday, 27^th October at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Cheshire Hospice.

ENGLEHARD Edward Philip

On Sunday, 5^th October 2025 peacefully in a local care home, Philip aged 73 years.  The dearly loved Brother and a treasured Uncle.  Philip will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all his loving Family and Friends.  The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 29^th October 2025 at 2.00 p.m.

FELLOWS Patricia Ann

Peacefully on Thursday, 11^th September 2025, at Prestbury House Care Home, Patricia aged 82 years of Poynton. The dearly loved Wife of Dennis, a much-loved Mother of Helen and Michael. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all her loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 10^th October at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the Alzheimer’s Society.

GIBBONS Margaret Lillian

Suddenly on Friday, 3rd October 2025, Margaret aged 78 years of Macclesfield. The much-loved Mother of Matthew and Ruth, loving Mother-In-Law of Gill and Jonathan, treasured Nana of Luke, Rebecca, Archie, Harry and Sofia. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all her loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 6^th November at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Support.

GITTINS David Arthur

On Friday 17^th October 2025, peacefully in hospital, David aged 85 years.  Beloved and loving husband of Carolyn, loving Father of Robert, James, Claire and William, dear Father-in-Law to Angela, Malene, Michael and Louise, devoted Grandfather of Ikaro, Tomas, Frankie, Charlie, Hugo, Rowan, Natasha, Jacob, Frederik, Eleanor, Dominic, Harrison and Jessica, Great-Grandfather of Ava and Oliver and a dear Brother of John and the late Muriel.  David was the founder and proprietor of Janhill Limited and will be missed greatly by all who knew him.  The Funeral Service will take place at 1.15 p.m. on Wednesday 12^th November at The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels followed by a private Service of Committal which will take place at 2.45 p.m. at Macclesfield Crematorium.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

HEWARD Valerie

On Saturday 4^th October 2025, peacefully in hospital, Valerie aged 81 years.  Beloved and loving Wife of the late Max, much loved Sister of four Brothers and five Sisters and a dearly loved Aunt.  Valerie will be missed greatly by all who knew her.  The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, 7^th November at Macclesfield Crematorium.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of the East Cheshire Hospice.

HOLDEN Peter Dawson

Peacefully on Wednesday, 1^st October 2025, at Park Mount Care Home, Peter aged 92 years of Langley. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by his loving family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at St. James Church, Sutton on Monday, 27^th October at 2.00 p.m. Prior to Interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Sutton Scout Hut.

HOLLAND Pauline Rose

Peacefully on Thursday, 11^th September 2025 in Macclesfield District General Hospital, Pauline aged 79 years.  The dearly loved Wife of William, beloved and much-loved Mother of Julie and Mark and a cherished Grandmother.  Pauline will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all her loving Family and Friends.  The Funeral Service will take place at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Hurdsfield on Monday, 6^th October 2025 at 12.45 p.m. followed by Interment in Macclesfield Cemetery.

HOWE John Albert

Peacefully on Monday, 1^st September 2025 at the East Cheshire Hospice, John aged 79 years of Sutton.  The dearly loved Husband of the late Barbara, a much loved Father of Tracey, Marie and Mark, cherished Grandfather and a treasured Great Grandfather.  John will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all his loving Family and Friends.  The Funeral Service and Interment will take place at the Parish Church of Sutton St. James on Friday, 3^rd October 2025 at 2.00 p.m.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of the East Cheshire Hospice.

JOHNSON Mary

Peacefully on Thursday, 9^th October 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Mary aged 90 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Wife of the late John Alfred Johnson, a much-loved Mother of Ian and Glyn, treasured Nana of Hannah and Lily-Mae. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all her loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 6^th November at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Cheshire Hospice.

KINGDON Paul Neville

Peacefully on Thursday, 16^th October 2025 at home, Paul aged 68 years.  The dearly loved Husband of Ann, beloved and much loved Father of Richard, Nicola and Samantha and a cherished Grandfather.  Paul will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all his loving Family and Friends.  The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday, 7^th November 2025 at 10.00 a.m.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Macmillan Cancer Support or the East Cheshire Hospice.

LAFFERTY Michele

Peacefully on Wednesday, 17^th September 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Michele aged 70 years of the David Lewis Centre. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all her loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 9^th October at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the David Lewis Centre.

MANN Keith

On Thursday, 2^nd October 2025 suddenly in Macclesfield Hospital following a long battle with cancer, Keith aged 79 years.  The dearly loved Husband of Rita and a much loved Father and Grandfather.  Keith will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all his loving Family and Friends.  The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 21^st October 2025 at 3.30 p.m.  The family request that black need not be worn.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Scope.

MARSHALL Neville

Peacefully on Saturday, 18^th October 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Neville aged 86 years of Buglawton, Congleton and formerly Macclesfield. The dearly loved Husband of Daphne, a much-loved Father of Dawn, Stephen, Wayne and Helen, loving Father-in-Law of Ian, Michele, Joanne and the late Timothy, treasured Grandad of Philip, Kerry, Hayley, Heather, Matthew, Bethany, Nathaniel, Lysette, James and Olivia, cherished Great Grandad. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all his loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 18^th November at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation.

MCKENZIE David

Peacefully on Friday, 10^th October 2025, at Benn Levy House, David aged 78 years of the David Lewis Centre. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all the caring staff and loving friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday, 5^th November at 2.45 p.m.

MORTEN Angela Rose (Ang)

Peacefully on Tuesday, 23^rd September 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Angela aged 52 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved partner of Victoria, a much-loved Mother of Jack. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all her loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 23^rd October at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The Christie Manchester or Macmillan.

PARROTT Molly

On Friday 5^th September 2025 peacefully in hospital with Keith, her Husband of 67 years, at her side.  Molly aged 87 years.  Beloved and loving Wife of Keith, loving Mother of Ian and the late Suzanne, devoted Grandmother of Henry and Darci and a much loved Sister of the late Valerie.  Molly will be greatly missed by all who knew her, through exercise classes but also through her loyal partnership with Keith in Scouting and the Churches where he was a Lay Minister.  A private Committal will be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 1^st October at The Parish Church of St James The Great, Gawsworth.  Donations may be made in Molly’s memory, if so desired, in favour of the Guide Dogs for The Blind Association or St James The Great Gawsworth PCC.

ROBINSON Beryl

On Friday, 3^rd October 2025 peacefully in Rivermere Care Home Kent, Beryl aged 88 years formerly of Macclesfield.  The dearly loved Wife of the late David, beloved Mother of Ellis, Angela and Tracy, treasured Grandmother of Megan, Sian, Lauren and Emily, dear Mother-in-Law of Jill, Andrew and Claude.  Beryl will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all her loving Family and Friends.  The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 28^th October 2025 at 2.45 p.m.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Alzheimer’s Society or the Donkey Sanctuary.

SCOTT Michael Philip (Mick)

Peacefully on Tuesday, 23^rd September 2025, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Michael aged 73 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Husband of Janet, a much-loved Father of Nicola and Andrew. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by his loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 21^st October at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for A.E.D Donate.

TYRRELL Barbara

Peacefully on Wednesday, 1^st October 2025, at Brook View Care Home, Alderley Edge, Barbara aged 97 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Wife of the late George Joseph Tyrrell, a much-loved Mother of Michael and Ian. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all her loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 28^th October at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the Salvation Army.

WALKER Gwyneth Mary

On Sunday, 19^th October 2025 peacefully in Macclesfield District General Hospital, Gweneth aged 88 years.  The dearly loved Wife of the late Alexander, beloved Mother of John, Andrew and Joanne and a cherished Grandmother.  Gwyneth will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all her loving Family and Friends.  The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday 13^th November 2025 at 2.00 p.m.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Cancer Research UK.

WINT Beryl

Peacefully on Sunday, 5^th October 2025, at her home, Beryl aged 96 years of Macclesfield. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all her loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday, 4^th November at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent.

WOODHEAD Patricia Mary

On Tuesday 19^th August 2025, peacefully in a local care home, Patricia aged 90 years.  Much loved Sister of the late Robert, dearly loved Aunt of Susan, Geoffrey and Pamela.  Patricia will be missed greatly by all who knew her.  The Funeral Service will take place at 1.30 p.m. on Friday 10^th October at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Rainow followed by a private Service of Committal which will take place at 2.45 p.m. at Macclesfield Crematorium.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Age UK Cheshire or Holy Trinity Parish Church Rainow PCC.

WRAY Simon David

On Friday, 29^th August 2025 peacefully in the East Cheshire Hospice, Simon aged 63 years.  The dearly loved Stepfather of Anna and Laura and a much loved Grandad.  Simon will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all his loving Family and Friends.  The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 2^nd October 2025 at 1.15 p.m.  Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of the east Cheshire Hospice.