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:

Roy Hodkinson

The 86-year-old, originally of Middlewich and formerly of Leftwich and Melbourne, Australia, died peacefully at Lostock Lodge Care Home on September 22.

Roy was the loving husband of the late Thelma, adored dad of Dawn, Anthony, Joanne and the late David and the late Paul, a loved grandad and great-grandad.

Also a devoted friend to his Australian family, Dawn and the late Eugene.

Funeral service and committal at Vale Royal Crematorium on Monday, October 7, at 11am.

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: 01606 42534.

Mark Jones

The 53-year-old, of Middlewich Road, Winsford, and formerly Wheelock Street, Middlewich, died suddenly on holiday on Monday, September 5.

Mark was the dearly loved husband of Diane and a much-loved dad and grandad.

Funeral service and committal to take place on Wednesday, October 2, at Vale Royal Crematorium, Northwich, at noon.

Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Diabetes UK. All enquiries to: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services. Tel: 01606 836708.

Thomas John Irons

The 90-year-old, of Davenham and formerly of Cornwall died peacefully at the Countess of Chester Hospital on September 12.

John was the beloved husband of Morfydd and much-loved dad of Stephen and Adrian.

Funeral service and committal will be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Wednesday, October 2, at 11am.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished for RNLI. Donations and enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.

Wendy Margaret Spreyer

The 91-year-old died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 17, at her home in Bulkeley, Cheshire. Dementia and age took their toll.

Wendy was born and raised in Northwich, Cheshire, the daughter of Norman Eachus and Rosa Eachus and younger sister of Christine Molly Battisson.

She was pre-deceased by her husband Daniel Charles David Spreyer. Wendy is survived by her only son, Kim Eachus Spreyer and only daughter Michelle Wendy Sale.

Wendy is also survived by her grandsons, Steven Sale and his wife Elizabeth, Andrew Sale and his wife Lydia, and her granddaughter Victoria Williams.

Also survived by her niece Heather Battisson-Howard and her husband Gareth.

She leaves behind six great-grandchildren, Oliver, Douglas, Alfred, Charles, Beatrice, Haf and great-nephew William.

Wendy was an avid horse lover who enjoyed riding out in her younger years having owned several horses over the years. Being very active, she also enjoyed gardening, bicycle riding, playing tennis, line-dancing and scuba diving.

She had been an infant, junior and secondary school teacher, primarily teaching arts and crafts.

Her last post was at Leftwich Girls Grammar school. Wendy also enjoyed painting (watercolours) and throwing pots, owning her own kiln at one point in time.

The funeral service will take place at Vale Royal Crematorium on Monday, October 7, at noon.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Wendy to The Alzheimer's Society. RIP Wendy, you will be missed.

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

Violet Hayes

The 93-year-old died peacefully in hospital on September 13.

Violet was the dear wife of the late Arthur, much-loved mum of Stephen, Tony, Alison, Diane, Lisa and Jeanette. Also a sadly missed nana, great-nana and sister of Elsie.

Funeral service to be held at St Helen's Parish Church, Northwich, on Wednesday, October 9, at 11am followed by interment at Northwich Cemetery.

Flowers welcome or donations if wished for Dementia UK. Donations and enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.

John Willmot 'Jack' Lawledge

The 94-year-old, formerly of Swanlow Lane, Winsford, died peacefully at the Elmhurst Care Home, Prees, on Tuesday, September 10.

Jack was the much-loved dad of Martin and Jane, and dearly loved grandad of Howard, Jack, Michael and Lucy.

Funeral service at Emstrey Crematorium, Shrewsbury, on Thursday, October 3, at 1.15pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Rolfe's The Family Funeral Service Whitchurch. Tel: 01948 662209.

Gladys Gorst

September 25. A year gone by, our loving memories we keep in our hearts.

From Kevin, Nette, Jamie, Toni, Brooke and Olivia xxx

More death notices

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