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:

Ken Comboy

The 87-year-old, of Wincham, died peacefully at The Willows Nursing Home, Mobberley, on April 23. 

Ken was the beloved husband of Veronica, much-loved dad of Jane, Kathryn and Kenneth, and a sadly missed grandad and great-grandad.

Funeral service at St Wilfrid's RC Church, Northwich, on Friday, May 10, at 12pm followed by committal at Birches Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Dementia UK. Donations and enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 0160642534.

Denis Carney

The 88-year-old, of Hartford, died peacefully in Daneside Court Care Home on April 25.

Denis was the loving husband of the late Marie, much-loved dad of Steve and Neil, and a sadly missed grandad and great-grandad.

Funeral service at St Wilfred's RC Church, Northwich, on Wednesday, May 15, followed by interment at Northwich Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Breast Cancer UK. Enquiries and donations to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.

Mary Owen (née Mullock)

Mary (March 8, 1921 to April 22, 2024), married on January 25, 1943, to Robert Pickering Owen (died June 21, 1999), mother of Elizabeth (Liz) Anne Bentham (September 10, 1949 to January 3, 2021).

Mourned by son-in-law Howard, grandson Robert, his wife Clare and great-grandsons Rupert and Miles.

A private cremation will be held. All enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.

James Dale

James, of New Pastures Farm, sadly died in hospital on April 17. 

The dearly loved husband of Hazel, as well as a much-loved dad, grandad and great-grandad and beloved brother, James was cherished and loved by all the family.

Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, May 7, at Norley Methodist Church, Norley at 11.30am, followed by burial at Norley Parish Church.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished for a memorial to the Dale family at Norley Methodist Church.

For all enquiries contact George Lightfoot Funeral Directors, Witton House, Station Road, Northwich, CW9 5RA. Tel: 01606 42011.

Helen Mary Birdsey

The 88-year-old died on April 18.

Helen, the beloved wife of Donald, will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral will take place at Vale Royal Crematorium on Wednesday, May 8, at 11am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Helen to ward 27 at Leighton Hospital.

For all enquiries contact George Lightfoot Funeral Directors, Witton House, Station Road, Northwich, CW9 5RA. Tel: 01606 42011.

Don Fletcher

The funeral service of Don Fletcher, aged 89, who died suddenly on March 8 at his home in Winsford, took place at Birches Crematorium on Thursday, April 4.

The family wish to express their thanks for all the cards, telephone calls, and donations they have received which will be passed on to St Luke's Hospice, Winsford. Arrangements by Fowles Funeral Services.

Lily Watson (née Lamb)

The 95-year-old, formerly of Greenbank, sadly died at Kitwood House on April 24.

The funeral service was held on Thursday, May 2, at Vale Royal Crematorium at 10am.

Cash donations will be gratefully received in memory of Lily For Kitwood House Residents Activity fund or alternately Dementia UK.

For all enquiries please contact F Hayes Funeralcare, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4JP. Tel: 01606 74665.

More death notices

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