These are the loved-ones remembered in the funeral notices in the Chester and Crewe Chronicles this week. To see the full list of family announcements, visit this section of the Cheshire Live website where you can search by name, date and location.
You can also post your own announcements and notices there. You can also see the latest listings from your area on the InYourArea section. Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved-one.
Phil HARE
Passed away at home on Thursday 4th January, 2024 aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Stephanie, father, step-father, grandfather, brother and dear friend of many. Funeral service will take place at the Evangelical Church, March on Tuesday 23rd January at 1:15p.m, followed by interment for close family at Muchwood Burial Ground, Ramsey. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Phil for Prostate Cancer UK may be made at the service. George James & Son (inc. Brewins) City Road, March, Cambs. PE15 9LT 01354 652208 www.georgejamesandson.co.uk
Beatrice Mary Senior HIGSON
Passed away on the 30/12/2023 at the Countess of Chester. Beatrice will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Beatrice’s funeral service will be held at St. John’s Church, Vicar’s Ln, Chester CH1 1SN at 13:00 on the 25th Jan. Donations to Water Aid, family flowers only. All enquiries to George Pettit Funeralcare 01244 323970
Josephine Lilian (José) QUINBY
Passed away peacefully at Lawton Manor Care Home, aged 92 years. José, the beloved wife of the late Malcolm, cherished mum of Susan and the late Karen, treasured nanny to Zoe, Laurence and Francesca, great nanny to Caspian and dear mother in law of Selwyn. Funeral Service at Coppenhall Methodist Church on Friday 26th January 2024 at 2.45pm followed by Cremation at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only and donations to Lawton Manor Care Home & Coppenhall Methodist Church. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder & Son (Crewe & Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: 01270 812512
Jean IRONSIDE (Nee Satchwell)
Jean passed away peacefully at home following a lengthy illness on the 12th January 2024, aged 85 years. She passed away whilst surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Jim, a dearly loved mum to Dawn, Jan and Sue and a devoted nan to Carly, Issie, Joshy, and Nathan. Funeral service to take place at Chester Crematorium on Thursday 1st February 2024 at 12 noon. Family flowers only, but donations in Jean’s memory will be shared between Parkinsons UK and Dementia UK and may be made via the funeral director. For all enquiries, please contact; Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services, 74 Weston Grove, Upton, Chester, CH2 1QL. Tel: 01244 952540. Email: upton@jwifs.co.uk
Valerie Hampton POUTIAINEN
Sadly passed away on the 8th of January at Birch Heath Lodge. Much loved wife, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, she will be dearly missed by family and friends. Funeral on 22nd January 2024. No flowers, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
Dennis BENSON
Dennis passed away aged 95 years with his family beside him at home in Tattenhall Lanes, where he lived all his life. Beloved Husband of the late Myra, much loved Father of Tony, Robin, Isabel, Lorna, Simon, Marina, Adrian & the late Alan, A Dear Grandad, Great Grandad, Father-In-Law and Friend, so sadly missed. Funeral service at St Alban’s Church, Tattenhall on Monday 29th January 2024 at 1.30pm and laid to rest in the churchyard. Family flowers only, donations if desired please for Leukaemia Research UK and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in memory of the late Alan. All enquiries to A W Burrows & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Swanley, Nantwich, CW5 8QB. 01270 524243
Anne Doreen HOWIE
Anne passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home, on 1st January 2024, aged 67 years. Anne was the loving wife to Peter, Mum to Paul and Lisa, Grandma to David and Oliver, Sister to Lynda and a great friend to many. The funeral and celebration of Anne’s life will be held on Thursday 25th January 2024 at 2pm at Christ Church, Wheelock followed by a cremation at Crewe Crematorium. Kind donations to British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Oxley’s Funeral Services: Tel. 01270 214009
Joyce DICKINSON (Nee Wood)
Peacefully on Saturday 13th January at Bentley Manor Care Home with her devoted family at her bedside. Joyce aged 88 years. The beloved Wife of Terry, devoted Mum of Carole, Jane and Michael. Cherished Gran of Kevin, Ian, Bal and Uma. Loved Great Granny of Abigail. Her funeral will take place on Friday 9th February at 11.30am at The Crematorium Chapel Crewe. The family invite you to wear bright colours if you feel comfortable to do so. Family flowers only please. Donations will be gratefully received in memory of Joyce for The British Heart Foundation and Bentley Manor. Joseph O’Connell Funeral Services 28-30 Mill Street, Crewe, CW2 6PU t: 01270 584447 w: wwwjosephoconnell.co.uk e: enquiries@jofs.co.uk
Patricia (Pat) WOOSNAM-SAVAGE
Patricia Woosnam-Savage (née Hoddle), of Nantwich, passed away peacefully at the Bentley Manor Care Home, Crewe, on 30 December 2023, aged 92 years. Beloved Wife of Roger, much loved Mother of Robert, Stephen, and Claire, and lovingly remembered Grandmother of Edward, Sarah, Leah, and Hannah. A celebration of her life will take place on Thursday, 1 February 2024 at 1.45pm at Crewe Crematorium, Crewe, CW1 3JG. Family flowers only please and dress informal. Donations if wished, may be given, by retiring collection or online, to the RNLI or The Cats Protection League. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder & Son, (Crewe & Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: 01270 812512
Margaret HARVEY
Margaret passed away at home on 10th January 2024 aged 76, surrounded by her family. Margaret was a loving wife to Paul, mum to Karen and Alison, Nanna to Lauren, Beth, Sophie and Livvy and friend to many. The funeral and celebration of Margaret’s life will be held on Friday 2nd February 2024 at 11am at St Peter’s Church, Minshull Vernon followed by a cremation at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only. Kind donations to Macmillan Cancer Support. Family have kindly requested that you don’t wear black if attending the funeral. All enquiries to Oxley’s Funeral Services: 01270 214009
Kenneth Charles SIMPSON
Passed away peacefully in Leighton Hospital, aged 92 years. Kenneth Charles, of Shavington, Crewe. Funeral service at Crewe Crematorium on Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 3.30 pm. Family flowers only & donations to Seahorse (Crewe Branch). Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder & Son (Crewe & Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: 01270 812512.
Lynne Christine MANSFIELD
Peacefully passed away at St. Lukes Hospice, aged 73 years. Christine, a devoted Mum, Granny & Friend. Funeral Service and Cremation at Crewe Crematorium on Friday 2nd February 2024 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only and donations to St. Luke’s Hospice (Winsford). Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder & Son (Crewe & Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: 01270 812512
Robina WALMSLEY
Peacefully on Monday 15th January at St Luke’s Hospice. With her devoted family by her side. Robbie aged 90 years. The beloved wife of the late Fred, much loved mum of Christine, Bob and Rosemarie. Cherished gran and great gran. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Robbie will be gratefully received for St Luke’s Hospice. Her funeral will take place at Crewe Crematorium Chapel on 31st January at 10.45am. For further enquiries please contact our office. Joseph O’Connell Funeral Services 28-30 Mill Street, Crewe CW2 7AN t:01270 584447 e:enquiries@jofs.co.uk w.www.josephoconnell.co.uk
Linda Anne CARTWRIGHT (Nicholls)
Linda sadly passed away on 2nd January 2024, aged 79 years. Linda was the much loved mum to Andrew, Julie and Robert and a loving sister to the late Sheila and Barbara, as well as being a wonderful mother in law to Barry and Ela; Linda was also the treasured nan to Gavin, Joseph, Molly, Steven, Michael, Samantha, Daniel and Maxine and a wonderful and loyal friend to many, many others. The funeral service and celebration of Linda’s life will be held on Wednesday 31st January 2024 at 1.00pm at Crewe Crematorium Chapel. The family kindly request those attending to wear blue or other bright colours. Family flowers only please. Kind donations in Linda’s memory will be given to The Menieres Society and the Urology Ward at Leighton Hospital. All enquiries to Oxley’s Funeral Services (01270) 214009.
Stella THORLEY
Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital, aged 81 years. Stella, the loving mum to Richard and Jane, a treasured nan to Charlie and Harry and a special friend to many. Service and cremation at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday 1st February 2024, at 11.30 a.m. Colourful clothing is welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Oxley’s Funeral Services. Tel. (01270) 214009.
Kathleen Mary (Kath) ROBINSON (Markham)
Who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 14th January 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Aged 68 years. Kath, the proud and loving mum to Emma, Simon and Katie. She will be dearly missed. Funeral service to take place at Middlewich Methodist Church, on Monday 5th February 2024 at 11.30am, followed by burial at Middlewich Cemetery. Family request that bright, comfortable clothing be worn on the day in Kath’s memory. Any donations can kindly be made in Kath’s name to Sandbach Pantry. All enquiries to Oxley’s Funeral Services. Tel. 01270 214 009.
