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These are the loved-ones remembered in the funeral notices this week. To see the full list of family announcements, visit this section of the CheshireLive website where you can search by name, date and location.

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Norma Pardoe

It is with great sadness we announce that Norma aged 91 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday 25th July 2026, while in the loving care of family at home. Much loved wife of the late Al. Loving mum of Stephen and Jan. Norma was a cherished grandmother and a good friend to many and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A service to celebrate the life of Norma will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday 24th August 2026 at 11:30am. Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in, there is no formal dress code.Immediate family flowers only, at family request a donation in lieu of floral tributes will be gratefully received and can be made to Leukaemia UK. All enquiries can be made to: Hooley, Watson and Buckley Funeral Directors, 7-9 James Street. Macclesfield. SK11 8BP. Tel: 01625 422734

Marjorie Brown

Peacefully passed away on 9th August 2026, aged 79. Marjorie was the beloved wife of Ken, devoted mother to Ruth, Matthew, and Jim, and cherished grandmother. All her family and friends will deeply miss her. A service to celebrate Marjorie’s life will take place on Monday, 24th August 2026 at 09:30am at Penketh Methodist Church, followed by a committal at 11:00am at Fox Covert Cemetery.Following the service, family and friends are warmly invited to gather for refreshments and to share memories from 11:30am onwards at The Park Royal Hotel (Garden Suite). Dress Code: Traditional attire, with a touch of red to honour Mum’s love for Manchester United. Flowers & Donations: Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Marjorie, if desired, may be made to Dementia UK: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ruth-brown-1786603181186 utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CLAll enquiries to Houghtons Funeral Directors Elizabeth House, Station Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire

Prudence Brenda Downes

Passed away peacefully at Florence Grogan House aged 95 years. Brenda was the last surviving of 13 beloved siblings. Loving wife to Ron, dearly loved mum to Phil & Alison and the kindest mother in law to Anne & Gary, cherished nan to Emma & Matthew, her three great grandchildren Lucas, Max and Jack who will miss their nanny bun dearly.Service at Chester crematorium on Thursday 20th August 2026 at 10.40am. Donations in Brenda’s memory to Alzheimer’s UK would be appreciated. Enquiries to Dutton & Hallmark. Tel: 01244 310966.

Joan Hill

27.11.29 – 8.8.26 Died peacefully in Norwich on 8th August 2026 aged 96. She and her husband Harry lived in Ellesmere Port for many years. She was a lovely, independent woman, much loved by her children, grandchildren and her great granddaughter. If there are any friends and neighbours who remember Joan, there is an opportunity for them to donate to the charity Headway in her memory at joan-hill-1929-2026.muchloved.com

Sheila Osborne

Passed peacefully on August 7th 2026, aged 83 years. Sheila will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at St. Andrews Church at 12:00 followed by committal at Walton Lea Crematorium at 13:20 on Wednesday September 2nd. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, can be made to St. Andrews Church. All enquiries to S. Rigby Funeralcare, 72 Victoria Road, WA7 5SR, 01928 572 098.

Peggy Kathleen Emily Salmon

Peacefully on 4th August 2026, at Lawton Rise Care Home, Goldenhill, Peggy, aged 86 years, formerly of Alsager. The much loved wife of the late Leslie, a dear mother, grandmother and sister. A Graveside service will take place at Christ Church, Alsager on Wednesday 26th August at 2pm. Will all friends please meet at the church. All inquiries to Joseph Edwards & Sons 144/146 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JA. 01270 882097

Derek Sherwood

On Saturday 1st August 2026 peacefully in the Royal Infirmary Hospital Lancaster, Derek aged 76 years. The dearly loved Husband of Margaret, beloved and much loved Father of Nicola, Helen and Denise and a cherished Grandfather of Ben and Josh. Derek 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, 25th August 2026 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of the East Cheshire Hospice.All enquiries to: Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82 Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6HN, Telephone: 01625 433853 www.andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk

Peter Spray

Peter, aged 77 years, of Rode Heath, passed away, suddenly at home on Sunday 2nd August 2026. Much loved dad of James and Natalie, devoted partner of Jan, dear father-in-law of Hayley and Davey, a beloved grandad and grandad Peter, and a good friend to many. Service and cremation at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 1st September at 2pm. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium.Family flowers only but if desired a donation may be made to the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and any donations to: Joseph Edwards & Sons, 144/146 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JA 01270 882097 If you would like to donate online you can do so at www.josephedwards.co.uk/online-donation

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