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.

Marjorie Alice GARDNER

Peacefully on 20th January 2026 at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Marjorie Alice (nee Tew of Knutton) aged 84 years of Congleton. The dearly loved and devoted wife of 63 years to Brian. Loving Mum, dear mother in law and a cherished and treasured nan of Matthew and Roxanna. Service and cremation are to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 2.00pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this the only intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia UK. All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32 West Street, Congleton CW12 1JR. Tel 01260 277622.

Geir Johan GRØTTE

GRØTTE Geir Johan Peacefully on Saturday 24th January 2026, aged 82 years. A much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and much respected colleague, who will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 12:15 PM. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to 'Cats Protection', 'North West Air Ambulance Charity', 'Scope' or 'The British Heart Foundation'. All donations and enquiries to: Albert R Slack Ltd, 84 South Oak Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6AT. Tel: 01625 525063. www.cheshirefunerals.co.uk

Avis Joan HARLEY

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 10th January 2026 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. Avis, aged 88 years of Church Lawton. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Derek, much loved mum of John and daughter in law Vicky and a wonderful grandma of Gabriel, Laurie and Adelaide. Avis will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 2pm. Relatives and friends wishing to attend the service are kindly invited to meet at the crematorium. Flowers are welcome, or if preferred donations can be made on the day of the funeral in memory of Avis. All Enquiries to: Co op Funeralcare, 1 Park Avenue, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 8AX Telephone - 01782 711244

Norman PYE

Norman Pye passed away peacefully in hospital on 17 January 2026, aged 84. A much loved father, brother and father-in-law, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Norman's life will be held on Monday 9th February. Parklands Park Lounge, Widnes, WA8 4NQ, at 3:00pm. All who knew him are warmly welcome to attend.

Lilian CRIBBIN

(Née Moorcroft) 18th January 2026 Peacefully in hospital, aged 92 years. Lilian will be lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Holy Spirit RC Church on Thursday 12th February at 1pm. Followed by cremation at Walton Lea Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to your own chosen charity. All enquiries to S. Rigby Funeral Directors (Runcorn). Tel 01928 572098

Robert Vincent HUGHES

Passed away December 2025 in London, formerly of Rhosddu, Wrexham, aged 78 years. Son of the late Vincent and Maria, beloved brother of Victor. All enquires please to Roberts Bros Funeral Directors. 01978 756997.

Pauline Elizabeth LEESE

On Wednesday 21st January 2026, peacefully in a local care home, Pauline aged 75 years. Beloved and loving Wife of the late Colin, loving Mother of Jonathan, Sara and Chris, Step-Mother to David and Helen, much loved Mother-in-Law to Adriana, Amy and the late Russell, devoted Grandmother of Sophie, Oliver, Edward and Ivy and a dear Sister of the late Helen.

Pauline was the former Proprietor of Club Ties and Maccravats, a local silk tie and scarf manufacturer. Pauline was an active member of Tytherington Family Worship Church and will be missed greatly by all who knew her. The Funeral Service will take place at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday 25th February at Tytherington Family Worship Church followed by a private Service of Committal which will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.

Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of the Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to: Andrew Smith Funeral Services Park Green House 82 Sunderland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6HN Telephone: 01625 433853 www.andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk

Joan LYTHE

(née Fisher) Peacefully at home, Nantwich, Cheshire on 13th January 2026 and formerly of Manchester and Ashton-Under-Lyne, Joan aged 81 years. The dearly beloved Wife of the late David (R.I.P) and treasured Mum of Robin and the late Simon (R.I.P). Adored Grandma of Abigail, Charlotte and Francesca. Also, a dear Sister, Mother-in-Law and Aunt. Joan will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Service and committal at Manchester Crematorium, Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 7GZ on Thursday 5th February at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to Tameside Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust, at Tameside Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group, S/C: 30-96-26, A/N: 3554 5760. All donations and enquiries to P. Loftus & Son Funeral Directors, 263 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester M21 7GJ. Tel 0161 861 9336

Catherine WILSON

Passed away peacefully at The Countess of Chester Hospital on 5th January 2026 aged 95 years. Catherine will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at Chester Crematorium on Monday 9th February 2026 12:00 noon. Family flowers only, donations in Catherine's memory will be most appreciated and will go to RNLI All enquiries to Hoole Funeralcare, 39 Hoole Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3NH. Tel: 01244 315597.

Mary Joan HAYDEN

Mary "Joan" Hayden Passed away peacefully on 16th January 2026, aged 101 years, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joe Hayden, and her son, Michael. She is survived by her children, Kath, Andrew, Chris, and John, their partners, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

A spirited, vibrant, and scholarly woman, Joan lived fully and treasured her family above all. She found joy in shared times, loved sport, busy hands, playing cards, socialising and passing on her knowledge and passions to all who knew her. Her warmth, laughter, and zest for life enriched everyone around her.

The funeral will be held at St Theresa's Church on Thursday 12th February at 2:15pm. At the request of the family, no flowers please; donations in her memory to the Deaf Centre would be gratefully received.

Margaret HEMING

Margaret passed away peacefully on 18th January 2026, aged 84 years. Margaret was the beloved wife to the late John Heming, a much-loved mum to Dave, Mike and Liz, dear grandma, great grandma and a wonderful friend to many. Margaret taught at Blythe Bridge High School, lectured at South Cheshire College and latterly worked for Cheshire Probation Service in Crewe.

The funeral service and celebration of Margaret's life will be held on Monday 16th February 2026 at 1.00pm at Crewe Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Kind donations in Margaret's memory will be given to Horatio's Garden (The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital - Oswestry). All enquiries to Oxley's Funeral Services. (01270) 214009.

John William RADCLIFFE

Passed away peacefully at Leighton Hospital, aged 94 years. John, of Willaston and formerly of Wrenbury. The beloved husband of Doris for 68 years, dearly loved dad to Christopher, Claire and Richard, much loved father-in-law, special grandad and great grandad. John will be sadly missed and forever loved by his family.

Funeral Service and Cremation at Crewe Crematorium on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 2.45pm. Family flowers only and any kind donations in John's memory will be gratefully received for MS Trust. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder & Son (Crewe & Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: 01270 812512

Peter Bernard REDICAN

Passed away peacefully in Warrington Hospital. Loving Husband of the late Lillian. Much loved Dad to Simon and Father In Law to Louise. Proud Grandad to Grace, Delphy, Tom and Izzy. Flowers are welcome. A funeral service for Peter is to take place on Thursday 26th February 10.15 at St Edwards RC Church, Ivy St Runcorn Followed by interment at Runcorn Cemetery at 11.30.

Following the interment there will be a celebration of Peter's life at Runcorn Cricket Club, Moughland Lane. For further enquiries please contact Davis McMullan Funeral Directors 84-86 High Street Runcorn WA7 1JH Tel - 01928591103

Andrea SIMPSON

Passed away peacefully on 6th January 2026 at Leighton Hospital. Andrea Simpson aged 65 years. A devoted wife to Ian, much loved daughter to Janet, cherished Mum to Rebecca and Scott and a much loved sister to Gill and a dearly loved Grandma to Noah. Andrea will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Friday 13th February at 1.45pm at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Andrea will be gratefully received for The Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group. For all enquiries, please contact Co-op Funeralcare, Middlewich Street, Crewe. Tel: 01270 584329.

John SOUTHERN

16th January 2026 peacefully passed away aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia, a loving father to Kathryn and John, Mark and Georgia, a dear grandad to Sarah and brother to Colin. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 25th February at St Peters Church, Waverton at 12noon followed by a private committal.

Donations if so desired to St Peters Church, Waverton. At the family's request, please wear a touch of blue if you would like to. For all enquiries please contact Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services Hill View, High Street, Clotton, Tarporley Tel 01829 781572

Irene Lily WATKINS

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Irene Watkins on 10th of January 2026 peacefully, in the presence of the tender care of the staff at Lauren Court Care Home. Irene, cherished wife to Dennis and loving mother to her two boys Keith and Derek, all now sadly deceased. It is comforting to know that they will be reunited together once again. Service for Irene will be held at Chester Crematorium on 4th of February at 11:20 am. All are welcome