The 11 death notices made in Cheshire this week

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These are the loved-ones remembered in the funeral notices in the Chester and Crewe Chronicles this week. To see the full list of family announcements, visit this section of the Cheshire Live website where you can search by name, date and location.

You can also post your own announcements and notices there. You can also see the latest listings from your area on the InYourArea section.

John Russell (Russ) KENYON

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Russ Kenyon, on Saturday 30th March, 2024. While Russ' family and friends will miss him dearly, it is a comfort to know that he has been reunited with his beloved wife, Sylvia. A funeral service for Russ will be held on Thursday April 25th at 12:45pm, at St. James' Church in Christleton. This will be followed by a private committal at Chester Crematorium. For any queries regarding Russ' service, please contact: J. C. Clarke & Son Funeral Directors Croft House, 3C Hoole Road
Chester CH2 3NQ 01244 318411

Ann Elizabeth STUDLEY

Peacefully on 9th April 2024 at Countess of Chester, of Rowley Hill Farm, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward (Ted), much loved mum of Edward, Tim, Chris and Cheryl, proud grandma of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral service at St Chads Church, Farndon on Monday, 29th April 2024 at 10:30 am followed by interment at Farndon Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be given in memory for the British Heart Foundation and St. Chads Church Funds. All inquiries please to Roberts Bros, Funeral Directors, High Street, Pentre Broughton, Wrexham. 01978 756997.

James Stephen (Jim) HOPKINS

Passed away peacefully on 2nd April 2024 at the Countess of Chester Hospital, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Mo, much loved dad of Julie, Stephen and Samantha and dearly loved grandad of Dylan, Niamh, Grace, Mabel and Monty. Funeral service and committal at Flintshire Memorial Park & Crematorium, Northop on Thursday 25th April at 10am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Jim will be gratefully received for the Alzheimer's Society. All further enquiries to Busby & Kane Independent Funeral Directors, 6 Padeswood Road, Buckley. Tel: 01244 544845.

Rene EVANS

Passed away peacefully in Leighton Hospital, aged 89 years. Rene, formerly of Cox Bank and Audlem, beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mum of Alan and the late Linda, much loved nanna to Melissa, Matthew, Caitlin, Tom and Zavi. Funeral service at Audlem Methodist Church, Tuesday 30th April 2024 at 10.45am. Family flowers only, donations to Breast Cancer. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder & Son (Crewe & Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: 01270 812512.

James William VIGGERS

Passed away peacefully in Leighton Hospital, aged 89 years. James William, beloved husband of the late Andrea, dearly loved dad of Kevin and Mark, also much loved grandad to James, of Ravensmoor, Nantwich. Funeral service at Crewe Crematorium Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations to The Alzheimer's Society. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder & Son (Crewe & Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: 01270 812512.

Beryl May HOPKINS

Passed away in Leighton Hospital, aged 79 years. Beryl May, of Willaston, beloved mum of Gary and Clare, dearly loved nana of Corin, mother in law to Gail, loving sister of Keith and sister in law to Anita. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Wistaston, Thursday 25th April 2024, at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Any enquiries to Graham Tresidder & Son (Crewe & Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: 01270 812512.

Brian Joseph PLATT

26th March 2024 suddenly passed away at Leighton Hospital aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Patricia, a loving dad to Jane and James and a dear brother to Sheila, Barbara and Joan. Funeral service to take place on Friday 19th April at St Mary's Church, Nantwich at 12noon followed by burial at Whitehouse Lane Cemetery. Donation if so desired to Water Aid. For all enquiries please contact Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services Hill View, High Street, Clotton, Tarporley. Tel 01829 781572

Colin SHARRATT

Peacefully at Alexandra Mill Care Centre, surrounded by his family, Colin aged 84 years. The much loved husband of the late Jean, dear dad of Julie, Heath and Lisa, cherished grandad of Hayley, Matthew, Holly, Thomas, Connor, Cloi, Ellie. Great grandad of Ella and Harleigh-Jean. His funeral will take place on Friday 3rd May at Crewe Crematorium Chapel at 11.30am. Donations in memory of Colin will be gratefully received for St Luke's Hospice. Joseph O'Connell Funeral Services 28-30 Mill Street Crewe CW2 7AN t: 01270 584447
e: enquiries@jofs.co.uk w: www.josephoconnell.co.uk

Cecil SHERRATT

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Cecil Sherratt. Cecil passed away peacefully with loving family by his side at home in Nantwich aged 84 years. Devoted Husband to the late Ursula, Dad to Julia, Angela and Mark, Much loved Grandad to Hollie, Michaela, Nicci and Paul, Great Grandad to Ellie, Evan, Oscar, Phoebe, Dylan, Roman, Marnie, Emmie, Kassie and Nell, Brother and Uncle, Cecil will be very sadly missed and forever loved by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Nantwich on Monday 29th April 2024 at 12 noon, followed by burial in Whitehouse Lane Cemetery, Nantwich. Donations in memory of Cecil will be gratefully received for Cancer Research UK. For any enquiries, please contact Gavin Palin Funeral Directors Nantwich
Telephone: 01270 624153 Email: gavinpalinfs@hotmail.co.uk

Dennis BLAIN

Peacefully in the care of Leighton Hospital, Dennis passed away on 11th April aged 87 years. The beloved husband of Pat. Much loved dad to Tracey, Sally, Tim, John and David, also a cherished grandad and brother who will be so sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Dennis's funeral will take place at Crewe Crematorium Chapel on Monday 29th April at 1.45pm. Joseph O'Connell Funeral Services 28-30 Mill Street, Crewe, CW2 7AN t:01270 584447 e:enquiries@jofs.co.uk w:josephoconnell.co.uk

Graham TAMS

Peacefully in Alexandra Mill Care Home, Shavington on Sunday 31st March 2024. Graham aged 85 years of Nantwich, dearly loved husband of Joan, loving dad of Ann and Steve, beloved father in law of Rob and Linda. Treasured grandad of Ian, Daniel, Graham, Andrew, Samantha and partners and great grandad. Graham will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 11.20am at Bradwell Crematorium, Newcastle. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to CONRAD MOTTRAM C W Mottram Funeral Services Ltd Audley Stoke on Trent ST7 8JB 01782 720057