Every week, 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 Northwich & Winsford Guardian:
Peter Hollinshead
On Tuesday, June 30. Peacefully in hospital and of Middlewich Road, Minshull Vernon, formerly of New Field Farm, Wimboldsley.
Peter, aged 95, dearly loved husband of the late Rosina, much-loved dad, grandad and great-grandad.
Funeral service took place on Friday, July 31, at St Peter’s Parish Church, Bradfield Green, Minshull Vernon, followed by Interment in the churchyard.
Family flowers only by request.
Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation.
All enquiries to: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services. Tel: 01606 836 708.
Julie Peters
Died suddenly at home on July 10 aged 75.
Beloved wife of Colin. Dear mum to Roger and Stephen.
The funeral service will be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Monday, August 3, at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers will be kindly received for BHF.
The family kindly request that those attending wear casual clothing, rather than formal attire.
For all enquiries please contact F Hayes Funeralcare, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4JP. Tel: 01606 74665.
Timothy 'Joe' Joseph Blake
Joe, who celebrated his 100th birthday in January 2026, died peacefully on July 18.
Long-time resident of Wincham and formerly of Weaverham where he spent his early years.
Joe was the beloved husband of the late Betty and will be dearly missed by their children Gillian and Robert, grandchildren Jasmine, Corin and Sara, and seven great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at the Birches Crematorium and Remembrance Park on Friday, August 7, at 4pm.
No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Joe will be gratefully received for the ‘Weaverham Trust’ which is dedicated to the upkeep of the Bottom Pitch Meadow, Owley Wood, Weaverham.
Enquiries and donations c/o Nagle Brothers Funeral Directors, 21 Hill Top Road, Acton Bridge, Northwich, CW8 3RA. Tel: 01606 852155.
Kenneth 'Ken' Hough
On Monday, July 6, peacefully at home in Holmes Chapel and formerly of Middlewich, Ken aged 88, Dearly loved husband of Joyce and a much-loved father and grandpa.
Funeral service and committal took place on Friday, July 31, at The Birches Crematorium and Remembrance Park, Lach Dennis.
Donations if desired to The Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester.
All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services. Tel: 01606 836 708.
Michael Anthony Eric Billows
13.05.1939 - 25.07.2026
Michael died suddenly at The countess of Chester Hospital on Saturday, July 25.
He was born at The University College Hospital London on May 13, 1939 (within the sound of Bow Bells).
He moved to North Wales when his father became a warden at Capel Curig Youth Hostel in Capel.
Michael took his 11 plus at school in Llanrwst, where one of the papers was in Welsh.
He became proficient in Welsh as all his friends spoke Welsh.
He loved roaming and climbing around Snowdon with his pals.
At the age of 10, with his parents permission he hitch hiked to London eventually staying with relatives, this determination to succeed continued throughout his life.
He left Wales when he was twelve and moved to Acton Bridge then onto Weaverham.
He attended Sir John Deans until leaving school when he went to work for his father in his greengrocery business.
Part of this job included serving Weaverham customers from their mobile shop.
He married Paddy in 1960.
In 1961 he became a father to Tony and to Kerry in 1964.
During this time he worked at Stevensons (Ideal Standard) with Arthur, still a special friend, at the pot bank.
He became a rep with Rothmans Tobacco.
Later he worked as a rep for Marley Tiles until he started his own business in 1969 selling and fixing tiles.
In 1972 in Lostock he formed Topfloors Limited which is still a family business being run by his son and helped by long serving employees Paula and Mary.
The family moved to Norley in 1976 where they remain to this day having spent fifty happy years together.
He was a keen film maker and a member of Warrington Cine Club.
In the seventies he was Group Scout Leader of Weaverham Sea Scouts.
He enjoyed sailing his boat Poppy on Windermere.
Michael was a great woodworker, keen golfer and an avid watcher of Formula One.
Mike leaves behind his loving wife Paddy, son Tony and daughter Kerry who will miss his humour, strength and love forever.
Mike requested a private family burial, yet to be arranged with Nagle Brothers, who are handling the details
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