Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian:

John Bate

The 57-year-old, of Water Bank Row, Northwich, died suddenly on Sunday, January 14.

John was a much-loved son, brother and uncle. The funeral service and committal took place at Vale Royal Crematorium, on Wednesday, February 7.

Donations if desired to GROZONE. All enquiries to: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services. Tel: 01606 836708.

Florence Gorst

The 88-year-old died on January 30. Florence will be sadly missed by Michael and all her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at Vale Royal Crematorium on Thursday, February 15, at 1pm.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired in memory of Florence to British Heart Foundation.

All enquiries to George Lightfoot Funeral Directors, Witton House, Station Road, Northwich, CW9 5RA. Tel: 01606 42011.

Joan Thomas

Joan died peacefully on January 22 in Iddenshall Hall, Tarporley.

Funeral will be at Vale Royal Crematorium on February 20 at 1pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to The Royal British Legion.

Derek Smith

The 90-year-old, of St Anns Road, Middlewich, died peacefully in hospital on Sunday, January 21.

Derek was the dearly loved husband of the late Irene Smith and a much-loved dad and grandad.

Funeral service and committal at Vale Royal Crematorium, Northwich, on Tuesday, February 13, at 11am.

Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Ward 14 Leighton Hospital. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services. Tel: 01606 836708.

Robert 'Bobby' Byers

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February 12. Happy birthday Robbo. Another birthday without you. It gets harder every year it passes without you, I just wish you were here, so I could say happy birthday to you.

I miss you more and more each passing day, I send you all my love. Life is not the same, life is so very lonely without you, all I have is our very happy memories.

I love you forever, from your broken-hearted wife, Cindy xx YNWA

Edward Astbury

The 85-year-old, from Woodford Lane, Winsford, died in the Royal Stoke University Hospital on January 29.

Edward, fondly known as Eddie, was the devoted husband of the late Marjorie, loving dad of Stephen, David and Martin, loving grandad and great grandad.

Funeral service to be held at St Johns Church, Winsford, on Friday, February 16, at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to Kidney Research.

For further enquiries please contact Fowles Funeral Services, 133-135 Delamere Street, Winsford. Tel: 01606 592724.

Ronald Frank Cheesbrough

The 97-year-old, formerly of Hartford and Plumley, died peacefully at Richmond Village Care Home, Nantwich, on February 1.

Ron was the beloved husband of the late Jean, a much-loved dad, grandad and great-grandad who will be sadly missed.

Funeral service will be held at Birches Crematorium on Tuesday, February 20, at noon.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished for RNLI and British Heart Foundation.

Donations and enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.

John Chirgwin

The 87-year-old, of Northwich and formerly Hexham, died peacefully in Leighton Hospital on Monday, January 29.

John was the beloved husband of Mary, father of Catherine and David and father-in-law of Tonya.

A service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, February 13, at 2.15pm at Castle Community Church following private interment.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished for the Alzheimer's Society.

Donations and enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.