16 death notices made in Cheshire this week

Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones

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 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.

Allen LAW

(of Long Green Looms Barrow) 17th December 2025, peacefully passed away aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Alice. Allen will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 8th January 2026 at St Bartholomews Church, Gt Barrow at 1.30pm, followed by burial in the churchyard. Donations if so desired to St Bartholomews Church. For all enquiries please contact Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services, Hill View, High Street, Clotton, Tarporley Tel 01829 781572

Anthony John BENNETT

Suddenly at home on Thursday 18th December 2025, Tony aged 85 years of Alsager. Much loved husband of the late Margaret and cherished friend to many. Service and cremation at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 16th January 2026 at 10.40am. Will all friends and family please meet at the crematorium. A donation may be made to Coeliac UK in memory of Tony. All inquiries 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

Thomas CARTER

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Tom Carter. Who passed away peacefully on the 15th December 2025, at home, aged 91 years. Tom will be deeply missed, but fondly remembered always by his loving family and friends. Husband to Margaret. Dad to Paul, Tracy, Stephen and Bobbie. Grandad & great-grandad to his many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Brother to Eleanor and John. We will always wish we had more time. Service at Widnes Crematorium, 9th January 2026, at 1.00pm. Enquiries to Frank Dooley and Son, Widnes.

Anthony DOUGLAS

Anthony passed away peacefully on Friday 19th December 2025 at Home surrounded by his loving family, aged 56. The cherished husband of the late Amanda Douglas, loving father to Stephanie, Julian, Paul, Cameron & Stepfather to T’elanna, much loved Grandad of Luke, respected brother to Janine & Robert and a dear friend to many. Anthony will be lovingly remembered for his dry sense of humour, warm personality, a friendly smile and for his love of sport, especially golf and darts. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The funeral will be held at Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 10.30am on Friday 23rd January 2026. Will friends please accept this notice as an invitation to join us in celebrating Anthony’s life. As an active member of many clubs, guests who wish to do so may wear their club attire in Anthony’s honour. The family are truly grateful for all the kind messages of condolences and cards that have been sent in Anthony’s memory. We request that instead of flowers, donations can be made to Cardiomyopathy UK. A donation box will be available at the service, however donations can be sent via the funeral directors. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abi and Jason at Larvin and Clegg Funeral Care. 20 Antrobus Street, Congleton (01260 297963). www.larvinandclegg.co.uk Please direct all enquiries to them.

Robin Reo MESSAM

(‘John’ or ‘Boye’) Who passed away peacefully at home, 18th December 2025. Aged 86 years. Robin was a beloved dad to Mark, Robert and Jacqueline, as well as a very proud brother, uncle, grandad and great-grandad. Service to take place at St Michael’s Church, Coppenhall, Friday 6th February 2026 at 12.00pm. This will be followed by burial in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Kind donations can be made in Robin’s memory to the Jamaican Hurricane Melissa Fund. All enquiries to Oxley’s Funeral Services. Tel. 01270 214 009

Barbara Ann RYAN

Sadly passed away on Sunday 14th December at Whiston Hospital age 84. Barbara will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Friday 9th January at St Bede’s Church Widnes at 10am. Family flowers only. All enquiries to Houghtons Funeral Directors. 2 Frederick Street, Widnes Tel – 0151 345 6726

William SAMBROOK

Peacefully in hospital on 8th December aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Jane. Much loved Dad and Grandad. Funeral Service to take place at St Andrew’s Church Tarvin on Friday 16th January 2026 at 11am, followed by burial in the Churchyard. For all enquiries, please contact: Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services Tarporley Road, Tarvin, Chester CH3 8NF Tel 01829 740002 email Tarvin@jwifs.co.uk

Michael John FORSTER

Who passed away suddenly at home, on 19th December 2025. Aged 79 years. Michael was the beloved son to the late Robert and Ada, a much loved brother to Neville and the late Anthony and also an uncle to Michael, great uncle to Benjamin and a cousin to Lynn and Darren. Service to take place at Crewe Crematorium Chapel, Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 10.00am. Kind donations in Michael’s memory can be given to Arthritis UK. Michael’s brother Neville would like to give special thanks to the Ambulance and Police services that supported him greatly on the morning of Michael’s passing, as well as special thanks to Reto Care for their care of Michael. All enquiries to Oxley’s Funeral Services. Tel. 01270 214 009.

Sheila HEAPY

Peacefully on Wednesday, 24th December 2025 in a local care home, Sheila aged 91 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Wife of the late Denis, beloved and much-loved Mother of Jane and Andrew and the late Robert, cherished Grandmother and a treasured Great Grandmother. Sheila 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 Friday, 16th January 2026 at 3.30 p.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

Vera MAUDSLEY

Passed away peacefully at home in Chester, aged 85 years, with her loving children by her side. Devoted wife of the late Graham, and a very much loved mum to Catherine, Graham and the late Angela. A cherished Grandma to Philip, Rosie and Elisa, and a treasured Great Grandma to Jonah, Elijah, Jessica, Daniel and Reuben. Vera will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place on 19th January 2026 at St Mary’s Without the Walls Church, Handbridge, Chester, at 10.00 am. Vera will then make her final journey back to her hometown of Blackburn. The funeral cortege will leave Alty’s Funeral Directors, Witton, Blackburn, at 2.45pm for Vera’s burial at Pleasington Cemetery at 3.00 pm. Traditional funeral attire is respectfully requested by the family. Family flowers only, please, however donations would be gratefully accepted for Assistance Dogs UK and can be made via: Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services 74 Weston Grove Upton, Chester CH2 1QL For all enquiries, please call 01244 952540 Email: upton@jwifs.co.uk

Joan MOSS

Sadly Joan Moss, from Congleton Road, Sandbach, passed away aged 97 years on the 11th December 2025. Joan’s funeral was at the Methodist Chapel in Sandbach, and she is laid to rest at Sandbach Cemetery. She leaves behind her much loved sister, Barbara. Thank you to everyone who sent condolences.

Joyce ROBINSON

On Monday 8th December 2025, peacefully in hospital, Joyce aged 77 years. Beloved and loving Wife of Tony, loving Mother of Louise, Steve, Paul and the late Craig, much loved Mother-in-Law to Claire, devoted Grandmother of Jackson, Harry, Max, Jacob, George, Kyle and Katie and a dear Sister of Ellen, David and the late Derek. Joyce will be missed greatly by all who knew her. A joint Funeral Service for Joyce, and her Son Craig will take place at 1.45 p.m. on Friday 9th January 2026 at The Parish Church of St Paul followed by a private Service of Committal which will take place at 3.30 p.m. at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Macclesfield District General Hospital. All enquiries to: Andrew Smith Funeral Services Park Green House 82 Sunderland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6HN Telephone 01625 433853

Matthew Craig ROBINSON

On Thursday 4th December 2025, peacefully in hospital, Craig aged 44 years. Beloved and loving Son of Tony and the late Joyce, loving Father of Kyle and Katie, much loved Brother of Louise, Steve and Paul and Uncle of Jackson, Harry, Max, Jacob and George. Craig will be missed greatly by all who knew him. A joint Funeral Service for Craig, and his Mother Joyce will take place at 1.45 p.m. on Friday 9th January 2026 at The Parish Church of St Paul followed by a private Service of Committal which will take place at 3.30 p.m. at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Macclesfield District General Hospital. All enquiries to: Andrew Smith Funeral Services Park Green House 82 Sunderland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6HN Telephone 01625 433853

Anthea Claire CLELAND

Also known as Ann Edge. Passed away peacefully at home on 27th December 2025 aged 81 years. Funeral service to take place at Chester Crematorium on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 11.20am. Family flowers only but any donations received in Ann’s memory will be forwarded to Leukaemia and Myeloma Research UK which may be made via the funeral director. All enquiries to: Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services, 74 Weston Grove, Upton, Chester, CH2 1QL. Tel: 01244 952540 email: upton@jwifs.co.uk

Graham Robert NOLAN

On Tuesday 23rd December 2025, peacefully at home, Graham aged 79 years. Beloved and loving Husband of Glenys, loving Father of Tracey and Robert, much loved Father-in-Law to Steve, loving and devoted Grandfather of Laura and Faye, Great-Grandfather of Ruby and Heidi-Mae and a dear Brother of Valerie and the late Stewart. Graham will be missed greatly by all who knew him. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at 11.30 a.m. on Monday 19th January 2026 at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. All enquiries to: Andrew Smith Funeral Services Park Green House 82 Sunderland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6HN

Kenneth PAYNE

On Friday 19th December 2025, peacefully in the East Cheshire Hospice, Ken aged 90 years. Beloved and loving Husband of Freda, loving Father of Linda and Mike, loving and devoted Grandfather of Tash, Tom, Freddie, Harry and the late Jody and a dear Brother of the late Ron and the late Alan. Ken will be missed greatly by all who knew him. The Funeral Service will take place at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at The Parish Church of St James The Great, Gawsworth 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 the East Cheshire Hospice or the Salvation Army. All enquiries to: Andrew Smith Funeral Services Park Green House 82 Sunderland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6HN Telephone 01625 433853

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