Every week, the Knutsford 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 Knutsford Guardian:

Francis Patrick 'Pat' Mearing

The 96-year-old, of Knutsford, died peacefully in a nursing home on December 5.

Pat was the beloved husband of Therese and much-loved father of Tim, Dom and Brendan.

Funeral service and committal at Vale Royal Crematorium on Friday, December 22, at 12pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished for the Downs Syndrome Association.

Donations and enquiries to Dodgson's Funeral Service, 25 Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0LY. Tel: 01565 634251.

Colin Barker

The 66-year-old, formerly of Seascale, Cumbria, died peacefully at home in Knutsford on Thursday, December 7.

Colin was the beloved husband of Janey, dear father of James, Harry and George, and a sadly missed brother and uncle.

Funeral service at Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium on Thursday, December 21, at 2pm.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Macmillan Nurses. All enquires to Dodgson's Funeral Service, 25 Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0LY. Tel: 01565 634251.

Margaret Banner

The 96-year-old, a life-long resident of Church Lane, Mobberley, died peacefully in Leycester House Residential Care Home on December 6.

Margaret was the dearly loved wife of the late Jim Banner, a loving aunt of Jennifer, Adrian and Alison and a much-loved friend and neighbour of the Norbury family.

Funeral service at Vale Royal Crematorium on Friday, December 22, at 3pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished for the benefit of Leycester House comfort fund, may be sent to Whiston & Britland Funeral Services Ltd, 45C King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6DW. Tel: 01565 632644.

Dennis Richard Duffill

The 96-year-old, of Sale and formerly Timperley, died peacefully in hospital on December 1.

Dennis, the former managing director of Mangoletsi, was the beloved husband of the late Eileen, much-loved father of Derek, Christopher and Samantha, also a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother.

Funeral service at Vale Royal Crematorium on Thursday, December 21, at noon.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Knutsford Rotary Club Charitable Trust.

Donations and enquiries to Dodgson's Funeral Service, 25 Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0LY. Tel: 01565 634251.

Irene Amy Roberts (née Frith)

The 85-year-old, of Mobberley and formerly Tabley, died peacefully at East Cheshire Hospice on December 6.

Irene was the beloved wife of Stuart, also a sadly missed sister-in-law and aunt.

Funeral service at Mobberley Parish Church on Thursday, December 28, at noon followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for East Cheshire Hospice and Macmillan Nurses.

Donations and enquiries to Dodgson's Funeral Service, 25 Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0LY. Tel: 01565 634251.

Rita Blockley

The 79-year-old died peacefully at home on December 10.

Rita was the beloved wife of Ed, much-loved mother of Chris and Tim, mother-in-law to Liza and Katy, and loving grandmother to James, Edward, Grace, Will and Harry.

Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Rostherne, on Thursday, December 21, at 2pm followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for The Christie. Donations and enquiries to Dodgson's Funeral Service, 25 Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0LY. Tel: 01565 634251.

June Seddon

The 92-year-old, of Sandlands Farm, Cranage, died peacefully at Astbury Mere Care Home on December 8.

June was the beloved wife of the late Peter, treasured mum to Mandy and Judi, and much-loved nanna of Sophie and Amy.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Macmillan Nurses and Lower Withington Village Hall.

Funeral service to be held at St Luke's Church, Goostrey, on Wednesday, December 20, at 1pm, followed by interment in the churchyard.

All enquiries to Williams & Lowe Funeral Directors, Field House, 40 Congleton Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HJ. Tel: 01270 750852.

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.