Mr. Fred Hammond

The flag on the "Chronicle" office flew at half-mast on Monday for the funeral of the well-known local accountant, Rotary Club of Congleton president and Chamber of Commerce secretary Fred Hammond.Mr Hammond, aged only 56, of 9, Sandbach Road, Congleton, was partner in the company of Hammond McNulty, certified accountants.St. Peter's Church was filled to capacity for the service.

The flag on the "Chronicle" office flew at half-mast on Monday for the funeral of the well-known local accountant, Rotary Club of Congleton president and Chamber of Commerce secretary Fred Hammond.Mr Hammond, aged only 56, of 9, Sandbach Road, Congleton, was partner in the company of Hammond McNulty, certified accountants.St. Peter's Church was filled to capacity for the service.