Funeral Announcements

Glyn Ash of Rocester

Glyn’s funeral will take place on Friday May 8th, Service and Interment at St Michael’s Church, Rocester at 11am.

Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to Rocester Church or The British Live Trust.

Suddenly on April 7th 2026 at the R.S.U.H. Leslie Robert (Les) aged 89 years of Gillow Heath the dearly loved and loving husband of Ellen, much loved dad of Leslie, Anson, and Malcolm, a dear father-in-law, devoted grandad of Joshua and Elizabeth, fondly remembered by all of his family and many friends.

Funeral Saturday May 9th, Service and Interment at Hill Top Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor at 11:30am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Midlands Air Ambulance.

 To make a donation in memory of Les, please click HERE.

Raymond’s funeral will take place on Thursday May 7th, Service at St Edward’s Church, Cheddleton at 2pm, followed by Interment at St Edward’s Lawn Cemetery, Cheddleton.

No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Help for Heroes.

Retired Diabetes Specialist Nurse at Leek Health Centre

Peacefully at rest on April 13th 2026 at Ladydale Residential Home, Leek. Vivien aged 82 years. Born in York before settling down to raise her family in Cheddleton with her late husband Harry. A much loved mum to John, Rhonda and Duncan a Northern Nanny to Grace, Harrison, LeAnn and Nana Edwards to Johnathan and Jodie and a dear sister to Christopher and Sharon residing in Australia.

Funeral Friday May 22nd Service at St. Edwards Church, Cheddleton at 10:45am prior to cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society or Ladydale Residents Comforts fund.

To make a donation in memory of Vivien, please click HERE.

For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.

Carl’s funeral service will take place on Friday May 8th, Funeral Service at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Longnor at 2.45pm.

Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to The Midland’s Air Ambulance.

Kathleen’s funeral will take place on Tuesday May 19th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 2.30pm, prior to private cremation.

No flowers please by request, donations may be sent if desired to local animal charities.

At rest on the 12th April 2026 with her loving family by her side. Joyce aged 91 years born in Norton formerly of Ford and lately of Longnor. 
The beloved wife of the late Victor, a treasured mum to John, Sue and Russ, a cherished Nana and Great-Nana and a dear sister of Kathleen and Ann.
 
A celebration for the life and love of Joyce will take place at St. Bartholomews Church, Longnor on Tuesday May 12th at 1pm.
 
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Tree Tops Residents Social Fund or Hartington Patients Group.

For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.

For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.

George’s funeral will take place on Monday May 11th, Service at St Mary’s R.C Church, Leek at 11am, followed by private cremation.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The U.H.N.M Charity (Ward 123, R.S.U.H), The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton or St Mary’s R.C Church.

Carole’s funeral will take place on Tuesday May 5th, Service at St Edward’s Church, Leek at 2pm, followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery, Buxton Road.

Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.

Evelyn’s funeral will take place on Friday May 15th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 2.30pm.

No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Harbour Healthcare 3 Ltd.

For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.

Peacefully on March 30th 2026 at Claybourne Care Home, Alice Elizabeth (Betty) aged 91 years formerly of Halls Road, Biddulph, the beloved wife of the late Kenneth George Webb, much loved mum of Helen, Paul and Ann, dearest mother-in-law of Hal, Heather and Martin, a devoted nanna and great nanna and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty.

Funeral Wednesday May 13th following a private cremation a service of thanksgiving will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church at 12.15pm will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

No flowers please by request donations if desired to Biddulph Methodist Church or Claybourne Residents Comforts Fund.

To make a donations in memory of Betty, please click HERE.

Christopher’s funeral will take place on Tuesday May 19th, Service at St Luke’s Church, Endon at 11.30am, followed by interment at Endon Lawn Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dementia UK or The British Heart Foundation.

George’s funeral will take place on Wednesday May 20th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3.15pm.

No flowers please by request.

Funeral Thursday May 21st, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 11.30am.

No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Dogs Trust or The U.H.N.M Charity (Critical Care Unit R.S.U.H)

Acknowledgements

Graham Barks
Norma, Carole, Glyn and family would very much like to take this opportunity of sincerely thanking all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the many kind and considerate tokens of sympathy, cards and donations for The U.H.N.M. Charity (Ward 222 R.S.U.H.) received in memory of Graham – a much loved husband, dad, grandad, great-grandad and great great-grandad. We also very much appreciated all the support of everyone who attended the funeral service.
 
Debra, Tina and family would very much like to especially thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all the many kind and thoughtful tokens of sympathy, cards and letters of condolence, floral tributes and generous donations for the Beaumaris – RNLI and the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton which have been received following the recent sad loss of a much loved mum, mum-in-law and nan.

We also would like to sincerely thank the many friends who attended the funeral service which was a great tribute to mum.
 

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