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:
Barbara Butler
The 81-year-old died on December 20, 2023.
Barbara will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral will take place at St Wilfrid's Church, Davenham, on Monday, January 15, at 11am followed by burial in the church yard.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Parkinsons UK and The Alzheimer's Society.
For enquiries, please contact George Lightfoot funeral directors, Witton House, Station Road, Northwich, CW9 5RA. Tel: 01606 42011.
Brenda Hulse
Loving birthday wishes on January 10. We think about you often, we talk about you too.
We have our precious memories, but we wish we still had you. Love you always. Happy birthday.
Christine, Emma, Jamie and Jessie xxx
Thomas 'Tom' Sandbach
The 79-year-old, died peacefully at home in Winsford on January 5.
Tom was the beloved husband of the late Joyce, dad of Peter and Emma, grandad of Eric, Patti, Joyce and Jack, and partner of Pam.
Funeral service to be held at St Chad`s Church, Over, on Thursday, January 25, at 11am followed by interment in the churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Alzheimer`s Society and Dee Banks School, Chester.
For further enquiries please contact Pope Funeral Services Ltd, 17/21 Delamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2LX. Tel: 01606 594693.
Joseph 'Joe' Eaton
The 76-year-old died unexpectedly at home in Weaverham, on December 18, 2023.
Joe was the beloved husband of the late Doreen, also a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law and uncle.
Funeral service at The Birches Crematorium on Monday, January 15, at 3pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations and all enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.
Ian Cowsill
The 66-year-old, of Northwich and formerly Timperley, died unexpectedly at work on December 21, 2023.
Ian was the much-loved dad of Emma and Rebecca, who will be very much missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service at The Birches Crematorium on Thursday, January 18, at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished for British Heart Foundation.
All enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.
Arthur Massey
The 92-year-old, of Wincham, died peacefully after a short illness.
Arthur was the dear husband of the late Brenda, much-loved dad of Graham, Lesley, Warren and Angela, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad, a sadly missed brother of Jim and father-in-law of Liz, Terry, Tracy and Julian.
Funeral service at Lostock Parish Church on Monday, January 22, at 1.30pm followed by interment in the churchyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Diabetes UK. Donations and all enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.
Robert 'Bob' Young
The 68-year-old, of Winsford, died peacefully at Leighton Hospital on December 30, 2023.
Bob was a well-loved husband and father, and former maintenance man at Westwood Court. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral service to be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Thursday, January 18, at 1pm.
Flowers would be gratefully received or donations to St Luke`s (Cheshire) Hospice.
For further enquiries, please contact: Pope Funeral Services, 17/21 Delamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2LX. Tel: 01606 594693.
Carol Grant
The 78-year-old died peacefully on December 31, 2023, after a short illness.
Carol was the loving wife of the late Billy, much-loved mum of Lynden and the late Debbie also a sadly missed grandma and mother-in-law.
Funeral service at St Helens Parish Church, Northwich, on Tuesday, January 23, at 11am followed by interment at Rudheath Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for St Luke's Hospice.
Donations and all enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.
Mary Bentley (née Barlow)
The 86-year-old, of Davenham and formerly Mill Lane, Middlewich, died peacefully at Daneside Court Care on Monday, December 25, 2023.
Mary was the dearly loved wife of Mike Bentley and a much-loved mum, gran and great-gran.
Funeral service and committal to take place on Friday, January 19, at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis at 2pm.
Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Research UK. All enquiries to: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services. Tel: 01606 836708.
Paul Healey
The 58-year-old died on December 27, 2023.
Paul will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Vale Royal Crematorium on Thursday, January 18, at 3pm.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to M.N.D Association and B.R.P.S. For enquiries, please contact George Lightfoot Funeral Directors, Witton House, Station Road, Northwich, CW9 5RA. Tel: 01606 42011.
Kathryn 'Kath' Gallagher
The 60-year-old died suddenly at home in Middlewich on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Kath was the dearly loved daughter of Freda and the late Albert Gallagher, and a loving sister and auntie.
Funeral service and committal to take place on Friday, February 2, at Vale Royal Crematorium, Northwich, at 1pm.
Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to St Luke's Cheshire Hospice. All enquiries to: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services. Tel: 01606 836708.
John Mitchell
The 80-year-old, of Davenham, died peacefully in hospital on January 8.
John was the beloved husband of June, devoted father of Kirsty and dear father-in-law of Bruce.
Funeral service to be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Tuesday, January 23, at 11am.
No flowers, but donations to St Luke`s (Cheshire) Hospice would be gratefully received.
For further enquiries please contact: Pope Funeral Services, 39 Hartford Road, Davenham, CW9 8JA. Tel: 01606 47879.
Christine Elizabeth Burns (formerly Daniels)
The 79-year-old, of Northwich and formerly Weaverham, died peacefully and surrounded by her family at Lostock Lodge on December 19, 2023, just four days before her 80th birthday.
Christine leaves behind a much-loved son Sean, daughter-in-law Sandra, granddaughters Amy and Jessica, and great-grandchildren Alfie and Freya.
Funeral service at Davenham church, followed by burial on Thursday, January 18 at 2pm.
Donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society. Further enquiries to Hayes funeral directors. Tel: 01606 218610.
Trevor Francis Meech
The 74-year-old, of Hartford and formerly Hampshire, died suddenly on December 30, 2023.
Trevor was the beloved husband of Marion, dear father to James, stepfather to Gill and an adored grandfather of Cameron, Mila and Aidan.
Funeral service at Vale Royal Crematorium on Thursday, February 8, at 11am.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for British Heart Foundation.
Donations and all enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.
Evelyn Palfreyman
The 77-year-old, formerly of Winsford, died on January 1 at Primrose House, Crewe.
Evelyn was a loving, compassionate and caring wife, mum, nan, and sister.
Funeral service to be held at St Chads Church, Winsford, followed by a burial on Tuesday, January 23, at 11am.
Family flowers only. Donations if wished to Primrose House Residents Fund. For further enquiries please contact Fowles Funeral Services, 133-135 Delamere Street, Winsford. Tel: 01606 592724.
Catherine Angela 'Angela' Williams
Angela died peacefully on December 29, 2023, at Bentley Manor Care Home, surrounded by her family.
Known as 'Leonora' during her working days as a clairvoyant, medium and tarot reader, she will be dearly missed by her friends and family.
A private cremation for Angela will be held, with a memorial service to be confirmed later in the year.
Kind donations in Angela's name can be given to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Oxley's Funeral Services. Tel: 01270 214009.
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