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Funeral Notices

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IRVING John English

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 14th December 2025 at Macclesfield District General Hospital,
aged 84 years. Born in Hartlepool, John last worked as a Project Engineer at AstraZeneca, Macclesfield. The dearly loved husband of Marion, he will be greatly missed, and fondly remembered by all who loved him as a father, father-in-law, grandpa and friend.

The Funeral Service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 2.00 p.m. Prior to Interment at Over Alderley Burial Ground at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only, but if desired, a donation may be made to Parkinson’s UK on John’s behalf.

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Funeral details

Location: Macclesfield Crematorium Chapel then Interment at Over Alderley Methodist Burial Ground
Date: Tuesday, 3 February, 2026
Time: 2.00 p.m.

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