Recently Deceased

Joan James

“Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 11th February 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Joan aged 93 years of Stoke, now reunited with her beloved husband Bernard, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Jennifer, a dear mother in law of Maurice, a loving sister of Beryl and Albert.

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

Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 10.30am.

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

Flowers welcome

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 11th February 2025

Funeral Date:  5th March 2025

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George White

Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.

Peacefully at rest on Friday 7th February 2025 with his beloved wife, Kay, and daughter, Jayne, by his side, George, aged 81 years of Wolstanton, a treasured grandad to Becky, Lucy and Amelia, a much-loved great-grandad of Lacey, Kaison, Dexley and Dollcie, cherished brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and wonderful friend to many.

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

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 27th February 2025 at 11:20am.

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

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of George to Cancer Research UK or the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to leave a donation then.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 7th February 2025

Funeral Date:  27th February 2025

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Clive Heath ‘Sid’ Dowler

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

At rest on Thursday 6th February 2025 with his beloved wife, Pat, by his side, Clive, aged 89 years of Loggerheads, a treasured dad to Andrew and Tracy, a much-loved father-in-law to Lorrane and Gareth, wonderful grandpa to Joseph, cherished brother to Olga and the late Keith and Deirdre. Also, a loved uncle, cousin and friend to many.

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

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell crematorium on Friday 7th March 2025 at 12:40pm

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 Clive to Alzheimer’s Research or Midlands Air Ambulance. A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to leave a donation then.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 6th February 2025

Funeral Date:  7th March 2025

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Cynthia ‘Cynth’ Capper

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

At rest on Monday 3rd February 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by her loving & devoted family Cynthia aged 83 years of Bradwell and formerly of Maybank.

Now reunited with her beloved husband George, dearly loved and treasured mum of Mark Troy, Karen Lynn and Georgina Louise, a dear mother-in-law to Christine, David & Wayne, a much loved and cherished nan to Charlotte, Georgina, Emilia, Bronte & Maeva Willow, a loving great nan to Everleigh & Flynn also a dear auntie & great auntie.

Cynthia will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family & friends.

Funeral Service to take place at St. Margaret’s Church, Wolstanton on Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 12:15pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would all friends please meet at the church.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Cynthia to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the church & crematorium

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 3rd February 2025

Funeral Date:  25th February 2025

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Brian Skelton

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

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Brian aged 88 years of Basford, the dearly loved and loving husband of Sylv, the much loved dad of Spencer and Sam and their partners Leanne and Samantha, treasured grandad of Leo, Jasmine and Thomas, a dearly loved uncle to Jill, Bernard, Mick, Jeanette, Maurice, Kenny and Heather, also a dearly loved and cherished great-uncle to Leon, Charlie, Alice, Steve, Kate, Nick, Tom, Kenny George, Gemma and Richard.

Brian 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 Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 2pm.

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

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Brian to MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association)
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: 22nd January 2025

Funeral Date:  4th February 2025

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Albina Straka

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

Albina passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and the staff at Lawton Rise Care Home, Goldenhill, on Monday 20th January 2025.

Albina aged 101 years of Madeley now reunited with her beloved husband Edward and son John, was the dearly loved mum of Renata and much loved nana to Vicky, Michelle and Michael.

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

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

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 28th February 2025 at 2.00pm.

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

Would all mourners attending Albina’s service please wear respectful colourful clothing or black attire if preferred.

Family flowers only please, any donations in memory of Albina to go to the Comfort Fund at Lawton Rise Care Home. A donation box will be available at the crematorium, with appreciation and thanks.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 20th January 2025

Funeral Date:  28th February 2025

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Sheila May Lancett

“Memories let you hold on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 18th January 2025 at The Douglas MacMillan Hospice in the presence and loving care of her devoted husband, Sheila aged 82 years of May Bank the dearly loved and loving wife of Idris, the much loved and treasured mum of Richard and Steve, a dear mother in law to Mandy, a dearly loved and cherished nan to Daniel, a loving sister to Gwen and the late Trevor and Gwilym, a dear sister in law to Ann, John, Pat and the late Geoff, Carol and Archie also an adored aunty to Rick, Christopher and Rachel and a dear great aunty. Sheila will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends.

Funeral service to take place at St.Mark’s Church, Basford Park Road, Basford ST5 0PG on Friday 7th February 2025 at 12.15pm 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 Sheila to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the Church.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 18th January 2025

Funeral Date:  7th February 2025

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David Salt

Memories are links in a golden chain, that bind us until we meet again.”

At peace on 17th January 2025 in the wonderful care of the Douglas MacMillan Hospice, David, aged 77 years of Trentham, a dear partner of Mary, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend who will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday 13th February 2025 at 12.30pm.

Will family and friends kindly meet at the crematorium.

No flowers by request; donations, if desired, would be preferred in memory of David to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 17th January 2025

Funeral Date:  13th February 2025

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Elaine Wedgwood

“Little by little we let go of loss… but never of love.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 16th January 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity, Elaine aged 88 years of West End Village, Stoke, the dearly loved mum of Steve, Carol and Clare, a dear mother in law of Julie, Rob and Stuart, a much loved and treasured nan of David, Amanda, Julie, Conner and Holly also a dearly loved and cherished great nan.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 10:30am

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Elaine to the British Heart Foundation

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

 

Date Passed: 16th January 2025

Funeral Date:  11th February 2025

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Clifford ‘Graham’ Ellis

“A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our loved ones are sealed inside to comfort us.”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 13th January 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Graham aged 92 years of Hartshill, the dearly loved husband of Margaret, the much loved and treasured dad of Jacqueline and Richard, a dear father in law of Steve and Sharon, a dearly loved and cherished grandad to Matthew, Andrew, Christian, Victoria and Hannah also a loving great grandad to Ella, Macy, Theo, Huxley, Issy, Fletcher, Beatrice and Roux.

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

Funeral service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill on Monday 3rd February 2025 at 12:15pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

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

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Graham to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the church 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: 13th January 2025

Funeral Date:  3rd February 2025

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John David Parfitt

“Be the things you love most about the people who are gone.”

Suddenly, on Thursday 9th January 2025 at his home, John aged 69 years of Audley, the dearly loved dad of Tina, Jason, Jeff & Tara, a much loved and treasured grandad to Leo, Sophie, Clay, Rhys, Kos, Karly, Layton, Dolton, Aria and Star, also a dearly loved and cherished great-grandad to Hugo and Willow.

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

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 6th February 2025 at 1.20 pm.

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

Flowers welcome

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: 9th January 2025

Date of Funeral: 6th February 2025

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Reginald ‘Reg’ John Edwards

“Memories are links in a golden chain that bind us until we meet again.”

At rest on Tuesday 7th January 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Reg aged 77 years of Hartshill, a dearly loved uncle to Stephen, David and Andrew also a loving cousin to Valerie.

Reg 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 Monday 27th January 2025 at 12 noon.

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

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 7th January 2025

Funeral Date:  27th January 2025

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