Recently Deceased

Leslie ‘Les’ Cotton

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart and I’ll stay there forever.”

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday 21st March 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, Leslie aged 84 years of Trentham, the dearly loved husband of Margaret, a wonderful and much loved Dad of David and Susan, dearest Father in law of David, a proud and loving Grandad of Rebecca, Georgia, Sam and Jack and dearest Brother of Philip.

Leslie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday April 23rd 2025 at 2.40pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Leslie to the the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK

A donation box will be available at the crematorium should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 21st March 2025

Funeral Date:  23rd April 2025

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Frank Dobson

“The risk of love is loss, and the price of loss is grief – But the pain of grief is only a shadow when compared with the pain of never risking love.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 20th March 2025, Frank, aged 91 years of Madeley, the much-loved husband of Brenda, treasured dad to Jeanette and John, wonderful grandad to Jack, Elizabeth and Daniel, cherished great grandad to Ronnie and Alfie, loving son of the late Alice and Jack and brother of the late Jack, Eric and Jim. Also, a dear friend to many.

Frank will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, Madeley on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 11:30am prior to interment at Keele Cemetery.

Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

Family flowers only please by request, donations would be preferred in memory of Frank to Midlands Air Ambulance. A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to leave a donation then.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Messages of condolences may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 20th March 2025

Funeral Date:  8th April 2025

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David Harry Goodall

“There is a sacredness in tears. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of unspeakable love.”

Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of David who passed away peacefully on Thursday 20th March 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital with his family by his side. David aged 78 years, formerly of Newcastle and Chesterton, the dearly loved son of the late Harry and Helen, the much loved brother of Gina, a dear brother in law Paul. Also, a dearly loved and treasured uncle to the late Amy.

David will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and friends.

Fortified with the rites of the Holy Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P

Funeral Service to take place at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, London Road Newcastle on Wednesday 9th April 2025 at 11.30am prior to interment at Keele Cemetery.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of David to RNLI A donation box will be available at the church via the funeral directors should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Messages of condolence may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 20th March 2025

Funeral Date:  9th April 2025

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Elaine Spencer

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains.”

At rest on Tuesday 18th March 2025, Elaine, aged 62 years of Madeley, the beloved wife of Trevor, treasured mum to Ellie and Chris, loving nana to Huey, Lucas and Riley. Also a cherished sister-in-law and dear friend to many.

Elaine will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, Madeley on Monday 7th April 2025 at 12:30pm.

Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

The family have requested that all those in attendance wear something sparkly in memory of Elaine.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

 

Date Passed:  18th March 2025

Funeral Date:  7th April 2025

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Winifred ‘Winnie’ Mary Hawley

“The song is ended but the melody lingers on.”

Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Winnie who passed away peacefully on Friday 7th March 2025 surrounded by her loving family and the wonderful staff at Trentham House Care Home, fortified with the rites of the Holy Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P.

Winnie, aged 97 years of Blurton, the dearly loved and loving wife of the late Frank, the much loved and treasured mum of Margaret and the late Neil, a dear mother-in-law of Frank, a dearly loved and cherished nanna to Lisa, Carl, Sarah and Adam, wonderful great nanna to her great grandchildren, also, a dear sister to Margaret and sister-in-law to Graham and Thora.

Winnie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Requiem Mass to take place at St. Gregory’s RC Church, Longton on Monday 31st March 2025 at 12:30pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Winnie to Alzheimer’s Society. A donation box available at the church and the crematorium should anyone wish to donate on the day.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

 

 

Date Passed: 7th March 2025

Funeral Date:  31st March 2025

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Janet Irene Foy

“You may be gone from our sight but you are never gone from our hearts.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 27th February 2025 at Ash Hall Nursing Home with family by her side, Janet, aged 87 years of Sandford Hill, Longton, the wonderful mother of Stephen and his wife Kerry, treasured nana-Janet to Kierren, Nathan, Samantha and Craig, loving nana-in-law to Tammy, Tracey, Owen and Leanne, also a cherished great-grandmother, special sister and dear friend to many.

Janet will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Carmountside crematorium on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 10:30am

Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

The family have requested that all those in attendance wear something green as it was Janet’s favourite colour.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 27th February 2025

Funeral Date:  25th March 2025

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Charles William Coxill

“Grief is the price we pay for love.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 25th February 2025 at Heyfields Nursing Home, Tittensor, Charlie aged 93 years of Trentham, now reunited with his beloved wife Joyce, the dearly loved dad of Chris, a loving father in law to Janette, a much loved and treasured grandad Mazda to Harley also a loving brother to Tony, Philip and the late Jean and Vera.

Charlie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Stafford Crematorium on Thursday 27th March 2025 at 1.30pm.

Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Charlie to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice or the British Heart Foundation A donation box will be available at the crematorium.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 25th February 2025

Funeral Date:  27th March 2025

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Kathleen ‘Kath’ Parr

“If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.”

Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Kath who passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff at Hempstalls Hall Care Home, Newcastle on Thursday 20th February 2025.

Kath aged 104 years, formerly of Trent Vale, now reunited with her beloved husband Anthony, her loving daughter Linda & dear son-in-law Paul, the dearly loved and cherished Nan to Nick, Jo and Natalie and their partners Kerry, John and Darren, a much loved and treasured great-grandma to Jemma, Rebecca, Isabelle, Gabriella, Charlotte, Lucia, Elliott and Archie, also a wonderful great-great-grandma to Harry, Isla and Jude.

Kath will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Fortified with the rites of Holy Catholic Church R.I.P on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Requiem Mass to take place at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, London Road, Newcastle on Friday 14th March 2025 at 11:15am prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.

Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

All floral tributes and enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

 

 

Date Passed: 20th February 2025

Funeral Date:  14th March 2025

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Philip Roy Ault

“The grieving heart is a cavern. Memories echo, & love lingers in soft immortal light.”

 

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 20th February 2025 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Phil, aged 81 years, of Newcastle, now reunited with his beloved wife Maureen, the dearly loved and treasured dad of Tina and the late Jeffrey, a dear father in law to Mike, a much loved brother to Terry, Roger, Douglas, Yvonne and the late Robert and Harry. Also a loving brother in law to Pam, Wendy, Julie, Lee, Freda and Phyllis.

Phil will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 13th March 2025 at 3.20pm.

Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Cut flowers only please, or if preferred, donations in memory of Phil to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For any further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 20th February 2025

Funeral Date: 13th March 2025

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Barry James Panter

“The risk of love is loss, and the price of loss is grief – but the pain of grief is only a shadow when compared with the pain of never risking love.”

It is with great sadness that the family wish to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Cllr. Barry Panter, on Saturday 15th February 2025, aged 75 years of Madeley. The dearly loved husband of Beatrice, the much loved and respected dad of Nigel and Kate, a loving step dad to Brian, a dear father in law to Luke and Julie, a dearly loved and treasured grandad to Trystan and Nia, also a beloved brother to his twin brother Gordon and sister Lynn.

Cllr. Panter will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family & many friends.

A Civic Service will take place to honour and celebrate Cllr. Panter’s life at All Saints Church, Vicarage Lane, Madeley, Crewe CW3 9PQ on Thursday 20th March 2025 at 1.15pm prior to committal at Bradwell Crematorium ST5 8LE

Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Due to the understandably high demand of people wishing to pay their respects you may wish to arrive in good time.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Cllr. Panter to Parkinson’s UK.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

All further enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

 

 

Date Passed: 15th February 2025

Funeral Date:  20th March 2025

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Dennis Ford

“Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. I hold you tightly within my heart, and there you’ll forever stay.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 14th February 2025 at Goldendale House, Tunstall, Dennis aged 92 years of Longport. Now reunited with his beloved wife Alma, the dearly loved and respected dad of Martin and Jeremy, a dear father in law of Helen and Valerie, a much loved and treasured grandad to Chris, Nicola, Mark and Joe also a dearly loved and cherished great grandad to Shannon, Megan, Leanne, Tyler, Lleyton, Max, Jack, Addie, Sophia, Zak, Frankie and Theo.

Dennis will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Audley Methodist Church, New Road, Bignall End ST7 8QF on Monday 10th March 2025, at 1.00pm.

Following the service the family would like mourners to remain at the church for refreshments before making their way to Bradwell Crematorium for a short committal service.

Would all friends wishing to attend the service kindly meet at the church.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Dennis to ASCE – Asbestos Support Central England

A donation box will be available at the church and the crematorium should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 14th February 2025

Funeral Date:  10th March 2025

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William ‘John’ Hopkins

“I’ll be seeing you, in all the old familiar places that this heart of mine embraces, all day through.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 14th February 2025 with his loving family by his side, John, aged 89 years of Madeley, the beloved husband of Lesley, treasured dad to Owen and Amy, loving father-in-law to Allison and Paul, cherished grandpa to Caitlin, Evie and Harriet, wonderful brother to Roger, Ann, Kairen and the late Glynn, Andrew and Peter. Also, a much-loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many.

John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 13th March 2025 at 12pm

Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please by request, donations would be preferred in memory of John to The British Heart Foundation. A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to leave a donation then.

All further enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Messages of condolence may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 14th February 2025

Funeral Date:  13th March 2025

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