Funeral Notices

ARMITT Alan & Doreen

Peacefully on Monday, 29^th April 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Alan aged 85 years.

Also peacefully on Saturday, 11^th May 2024 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, his late Wife Doreen aged 85 years, both of Macclesfield.

Dearly loved and most cherished Parents, Grandparents and Great Grandparents. They will both be sadly missed and most fondly remembered by their loving family and friends. The double Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, 6^th June at 1.15 p.m.Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent in remembrance of Alan and Doreen for Asthma and Lung UK.

CROFTS Brian

Peacefully on Wednesday, 10^th April 2024, at Hollins Park Care Home, Brian aged 81 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Husband of Carole. 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 Wednesday, 8^th May at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the Alzheimer’s Society.

GRIMSHAW Paul

Peacefully on Thursday, 28^th March 2024, at Haddon Hall Care Home, Buxton, Paul aged 79 years of Buxton. The dearly loved Husband of Fionnuala, a much-loved Father of Nick. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by his loving family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Buxton on Wednesday, 24^th April at 1.00 p.m. Prior to a service of Committal at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.

HODGKINSON Peter

Peacefully on Tuesday, 9^th April 2024, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Peter aged 85 years, of Chelford. The dearly loved Husband of Valerie, a much-loved Father of Tracey, Shaun and Steve. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all his loving family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at St. James and St. Paul’s Church, Marton on Wednesday, 1^st May at 12 Noon, prior to Interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation or Macmillan Nurses.

JEFF Eric Andrew (Andy)

Peacefully on Friday, 5^th April 2024, at his home and in the presence of his loving family, Andy aged 68 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Husband of May, a much-loved Father of Samantha, Scott and Wayne. 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 Friday, 10^th May at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Pancreatic Cancer Research.

LEE Joanne Mary (Jo)

Peacefully on Sunday, 21^st April 2024, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Jo aged 64 years of Macclesfield. The much-loved Mother of Jodie, Gemma, Carly and Ricky and a loving Daughter of Quinette. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered by all her loving family, friends and colleagues. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, on Monday, 3^rd June at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for The Windyway Trust.

LENNARD Eileen Mary

Peacefully on Sunday, 21^st April 2024, at the East Cheshire Hospice, Eileen aged 87 years, of Rode Green, North Rode. The dearly loved partner of Geoff. She will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by her loving family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, 29^th May at 1.15 pm. Prior to Interment in Macclesfield Cemetery. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for Macmillan or the East Cheshire Hospice.

OSBALDISTON Frank

Peacefully on Friday, 10^th May 2024, at the East Cheshire Hospice, Frank aged 80 years of Sutton. The dearly loved Husband of Christine, a much-loved Step-Father of John and Alison and a cherished Granddaughter of Aisling. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends. A Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving will take place at St. James Church, Sutton on Friday, 7^th June at 12 Noon. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Cheshire Hospice.

POTTS Peter James Stamford (Pete)

Peacefully on Friday, 29^th March 2024, at the East Cheshire Hospice, Pete aged 78 years of Bollington. The dearly loved Husband of Susan, a much-loved Father of Adam, Susanne and Dianne. 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, 30^th April at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Cheshire Hospice.

RATHBONE Leila Marion

Peacefully on Friday, 29^th March 2024, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Leila aged 77 years of Congleton. The dearly loved Wife of Barry, a much-loved Mother of Julia, Andrew and Clare. 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, 3^rd May at 1.15 p.m.

WALKER Mary Jennifer

Peacefully on Wednesday, 17^th April 2024, at Macclesfield District General Hospital, in the presence of her loving family, Mary aged 76 years of Higher Sutton. The dearly loved Wife of Leslie, loving Mother of Anthony, loved Mother-In-Law of Claire. 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, 13^th May at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the R.N.L.I.

WHITNEY CHRISTOPHER NIGEL (Chris)

Suddenly on Monday, 8^th April 2024, Chris aged 56 years, of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Son of Phyllis, loving Brother of Ian, Brian and Gillian. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered, by all his loving family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at St. Thomas Church, Henbury on Friday, 24^th May at 12 Noon. Prior to Interment in Macclesfield Cemetery. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Cheshire Hospice.