Death notices in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian this week

Death notices in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian this week <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
Death notices in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian this week (Image: Getty Images)
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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:

Melba Savin-Jones

Sadly died at Leighton Hospital on September 26, aged 88.

The funeral service will be held on October 31 at The Birches Crematorium, at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers will be kindly received for St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice.

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

Catherine Smallwood

On October 5 in Acorn Hollow.

Catherine, aged 89; a loving mum, proud gran, great-gran and friend to many.

Funeral service to be held at Birches Crematorium October 27 at 11am. Family flowers only.

Donations if wished to Macmillan and St Luke's Hospice.

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

Frederick Stretch

On October 4 peacefully at home in Weaverham, Fred aged 98, sadly died.

Beloved husband of the late Joan, much-loved dad of Barbara, David and Philip, and father-in-law to Julie and Michelle.

Dearly loved grandad of Kelly, Kirsty, Robert, Richard, Patrick and Dylan, and a very proud great-grandad to Lily and Charlie, and great-great-grandad of Caysie.

Fred’s funeral service will be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on October 21 at 1pm.

Family flowers only please, donations to Bethlehem Care and Hospice Trust c/o Nagle Brothers, 21 Hill Top Road, Acton Bridge, Cheshire, CW8 3RA. Tel: 01606 852155.

Lil West

Peacefully at St Luke’s Hospice on October 13, aged 73.

Devoted mum of Davy, Craig Lee and Dale Ryan, loving nan to Lauren, Courtney and Maddison, and nannie Lil of Ava.

Lil will be sadly missed by all her friends and family.

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

Barbara Thwaites (née Moore)

On September 29 at St Stephens Care Home, Elworth, and formerly of Elm Road and Benbridge Court, Middlewich.

Barbara aged 85; dearly loved wife of the late Ted and a dearly loved cousin.

Funeral service and committal to take place on October 22 at Vale Royal Crematorium, Northwich.

Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to St Stephens Residents Comfort Fund.

All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services. Tel: 01606 836 708.

Kevin Hardinge

Kevin Hardinge, FRCS MChOrth retired orthopaedic surgeon, died peacefully at home on October 8, surrounded by his family.

He will be sorely missed by his wife Honor, daughters Maxine and Melissa, and adored grandchildren Oliver, Georgia, Scarlett, Nancy and Monty.

A private cremation will be followed by a Thanksgiving service at St John The Evangelist, Toft on October 24 at midday.

Donations if desired to The Christie Charity and Toft Church through Dodgson’s Funeral Service, 25 Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0LY. Tel: 01565 34251.

Keith Jolley

On October 10 suddenly at home in Davenham.

Keith, aged 88, the very much-loved husband of Jean, and father of Amanda and Andrew, also a sadly missed grandfather.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if wished for St Wilfrid’s Church, Davenham.

Donations and enquiries regarding funeral arrangements to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 0160642534.

Christine 'Chris' Brennan

Peacefully on October 3 at Leighton Hospital, of Northwich.

Loving wife of the late Ray, much-loved mum of David and the late Leslie, greatly loved grandma to Katie, the late George and Saffron, and great-grandmother to Theo, Teddy and Florrie.

Christine will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will be held at Birches Crematorium on October 27 at 1pm.

Family flowers only.

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

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