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 Guardian:
Doreen Margaret Schnauffer
The 80-year-old, of Acton Bridge, died peacefully on October 3.
Former owner of the Rheingold Riverside Inn, Acton Bridge, Doreen was the oldest child to the late Michael and Mary Larkin.
Born in Edinburgh on December 4, 1943, Doreen met the late Manfred Schnauffer in 1963 in Nairn.
They married in 1966 and moved to Wilmslow in 1970, before moving to the Caribbean in 1973.
Doreen and family returned to Scotland in 1978 and then Acton Bridge in 1985.
She was a devoted mother to Karen, Dean and Mark, and cherished gran to three grandchildren: Dylan, Sophie and Austin.
Doreen was a kind, witty and generous lady who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
The funeral service will take place at Vale Royal Crematorium on Tuesday, November 5, at 12pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Stroke Association or Cancer Research UK.
For all enquiries please contact George Lightfoot Funeral Service Witton House, Northwich CW9 5RA. Tel: 01606 42011.
Margaret Massey
It is with great sadness we announce that Margaret, aged 64, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 15.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 30, at The Birches Crematorium, at 10am, followed by a burial at Dane Valley Cemetery and a wake at Northwich Rugby Club.
We politely request for family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers will be kindly received for Alzheimer's Society.
For all enquiries please contact F Hayes Funeralcare, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4JP. Tel: 01606 74665.
Patricia Alice Platt
The 85-year-old, of Dutton Hall, died on October 12.
Alice was the beloved wife of the late Dennis Platt, dearly loved mother of Jane and a much-loved and loving grandmother of Tom and Emma.
Funeral service will be held at St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh, on Wednesday, October 30, at 11.30am followed by interment in the churchyard.
Family flowers. Donations in memory of Alice will be gratefully received for St Michael and All Angels church account.
All enquiries to Nagle Brothers Funeral Directors, 21 Hill Top Road, Acton Bridge, Northwich, CW8 3RA. Tel: 01606 852155.
Margaret Ann Buchan (née Hulse)
The 74-year-old, formerly of Llandovery Close, Winsford, died on October 12 in Leighton Hospital.
Margaret was the devoted wife of the late Harry, much-loved mum to Dorothy, dear sister of Kathleen, Eileen, Valerie, Ann, Jean and the late Bill, John and Brian.
Funeral service to be held at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 2pm.
Family flowers only. Donations if wished to Cancer Research. For further enquiries please contact Fowles Funeral Services, 133-135 Delamere Street, Winsford. Tel: 01606 592724.
Dorothy Marguerite Bannerman (née Illidge)
Dorothy was the loving mother of Andrew, Jonathan and Joanne.
Funeral service to take place at St Mary's Church, Weaverham, at 1pm on October 31 followed by committal at Vale Royal Crematorium at 2pm, with a celebration of life at the Hazel Pear in Acton Bridge at 3pm.
Donations to: RSPCA and RSPB. Enquiries to Nagle Brothers. Tel: 01606 852155.
Irene 'Rene' Barnes
The 90-year-old, of Hartford, died peacefully at Leighton Hospital on October 3.
Rene was the devoted wife of the late Colin, loving mother of Vicki, mother-in-law of Mark and much-loved nana of Nathalie and Ben.
She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
Funeral service to be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Friday, November 1, at 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society.
Further enquiries please contact Pope Funeral Services, 39 Hartford Road, Davenham, CW9 8JA. Tel: 01606 47879.
Roy Acklam
The 83-year-old, of Hartford, died peacefully at Leighton Hospital on Friday, September 27.
Roy was the dearly beloved husband, much-loved dad of Jane and Paul, loving father-in-law and treasured Pops to his grandchildren.
He will be missed by all who love him. Funeral to take place on Monday, November 4, at noon at Altrincham Crematorium.
Donation to British Heart Foundation. Cheerful dress code. All enquiries to Griffiths & Booth, Sandbach. Tel: 01270 765783.
Kathleen Davenport
The 94-year-old, formerly of Bartington, died peacefully on October 14 at Mount Pleasant Care Home, Norley.
Beloved wife of the late Harry Fry Davenport and a much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
A service of thanksgiving will be held at Christ Church, Barnton, on Monday, October 28, at 11am.
Family flowers, but if desired, donations in memory of Kathleen to Guide Dogs for the Blind c/o Nagle Brothers, 21 Hill Top Road, Acton Bridge, Northwich, CW8 3RA. Tel: 01606 852155.
Alf Marlor
The 86-year-old, of Rudheath, died peacefully at home following a short illness.
Alf was the loving husband of Mollie, much-loved dad of Kim, father-in-law of David, and devoted grandad to Tenesha.
Funeral service will be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on Thursday, October 31, at 11am.
Further enquiries regarding funeral arrangements and donations to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.
Marc Christian Crank
The 55-year-old, of Tunstall and formerly Northwich, died unexpectedly at Leeds General Infirmary on October 15.
Marc was the dearly loved husband of Fiona, adored son of Carol and step-son of DB Richard, also beloved nephew of Eileen, and sadly missed by Hektor.
A private funeral will take place. Donations, if wished, are for The British Heart Foundation & Cats Protection.
Donations and enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.
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