Recently Deceased

Oct312024

Brian Hatton

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

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 31st October 2024 at his home in Betley, aged 87 years, Brian, the dearly loved and treasured Dad of Peter from his second marriage to Jane, and of Graham, Jennifer, Pamela, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Richard and Robert from his first marriage to Joan. He was also a dear father-in-law and a much loved and cherished Grandad to all his grandchildren.

Brian will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all of his loving family, many friends, and the local farming community.

Funeral Service to take place at St. Margaret’s Church, Betley on Tuesday 26th November 2024 at 11:30am prior to interment at St.Margaret’s Churchyard, Betley.

Will relatives please accept this invitation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Brian to the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice. A donation box will be available at the Church.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 31st October 2024

Funeral Date: 26th November 2024

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Oct302024

Anthony ‘Tony’ Joseph Leech

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

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 30th October 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Tony, aged 72 years of Cross Heath, Newcastle, now reunited with his beloved wife Susan, loving dad of Paul, also a dearly loved stepdad to Tracy and her partner John.

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

Funeral service to take place at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Newcastle on Thursday 28th November 2024 at 1.30pm prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.

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

Flowers welcome.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 30th October 2024

Funeral Date: 28th November 2024

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Oct302024

Robert ‘Bob’ Dring

“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 Wednesday 30th October 2024 at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home surrounded by his loving and devoted family and the wonderful care staff, listening to his folk music and favourite track, “Been on the Road so Long”, Bob aged 83 years of May Bank, the dearly loved and loving husband of Gill, the much loved and treasured dad of Dulcie, a dearly loved and cherished grandad of Liv, Jake and Robbie also a loving uncle and great uncle.

Bob 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 Friday 22nd November 2024 at 11.20am. Will relatives 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 Bob to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 30th October 2024

Funeral Date: 22nd November 2024

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Oct292024

Stuart ‘Stu’ Marson

“Your memory feels like home to me. So whenever my mind wanders, it always finds its way back to you.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 29th October 2024 at his home surrounded by his family, Stu aged 78 years of Hanchurch.

Stu will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family, friends and farming community.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 18th November 2024 at 2.40pm.

All relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

No flowers please, donations would be preferred in memory of Stu to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice at Home Care.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 29th October 2024

Funeral Date: 18th November 2024

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Oct272024

Edna Mary Smith

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 27th October 2024, at County Hospital, Stafford, Edna aged 85 years of Weston Coyney, now reunited with her beloved husband Colin, the treasured Mum of Karl, Russell, Lyndon and Rachel, wonderful Mother-in-Law of Amanda, Sandra and Mel, cherished Nana of Nicola, Ben, Matthew and Sophie and good friend and neighbour to many.

Edna will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 11:30am

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

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Edna to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to leave a donation then.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 27th October 2024

Funeral Date: 27th November 2024

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Oct262024

Beryl Davies

“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 26th October 2024 at Trentham House Care Home, Beryl aged 81 years of Hanford now reunited with her beloved husband Peter, the dearly loved mum of Simon, Andrew and Mandy, a much loved and treasured nana Beb and great nana Beb to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, a dear sister of Jean, also a loving aunty of Jacqueline.

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

A graveside service will take place at Tunstall Cemetery (bottom gate entrance) Chatterley Road ST6 5JA on Thursday 21st November 2024 at 11:30am.

Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend the service kindly meet at the cemetery.

Flowers welcome.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 26th October 2024

Funeral Date: 21st November 2024

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Oct232024

James Stewart McLellan

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

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, James aged 93 years of Trentham, the dearly loved husband of Paula, a much loved and treasured dad of Amy and Shirley, a dear father in law of Adam, also a dearly loved and cherished grandad to Maya, Elliot and Thomas.

James 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 Monday 25th November 2024 at 1:20pm

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

Flowers welcome

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 23rd October 2024

Funeral Date: 25th November 2024

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Oct222024

Irene Hagan

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

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Irene aged 92 years of Clayton, now reunited with her beloved husband Syd, the dearly loved mum of Mark, Deborah, John and Matthew, a dear mother in law to Sheila, Brian and Beverley, a much loved and treasured nan to Scott, Andrew, Robert, Sophie, Sara and Sam also a dearly loved and cherished nanan to Freddie, Sebastian, Hugo, Brody, Beatrice, Ralphy and Noah.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 7th November 2024 at 2.00pm.

Will relatives 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 Irene to the Donna Louise Childrens Hospice.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 22nd October 2024

Funeral Date: 7th November 2024

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Oct192024

Michael Simpson

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

Suddenly on Saturday 19th October 2024 at his home, Mike aged 36 years of Fenton.

A treasured and loving son of Jayne and Stephen, brother of Jimmy, Tony and Jade, brother in law to Pippa and Rachel, dad of Grace Olivia and Jack, grandson of Billy and Mandy, a nephew to Martin, Lee and the late Chris, and an uncle to Billy, Hattie and Teddy.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 15th November 2024 at 3.30pm.

Will relatives 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 Mike to Pebbles Legacy Dog Rescue. If mourners attending the service wish to leave a donation to this worthy cause there will be a donation box available at the crematorium.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 19th October 2024

Funeral Date: 15th November 2024

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Oct182024

Bernard Joseph Caine ‘Bern/Bernie’

“Grief is the price we pay for love.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 18th October 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Bernard aged 83 years of Brown Edge, the dearly loved and loving husband of Elaine, the much loved and respected dad of Paul, Simon, Glenda, Michael and Fay, a loving father in law to Jackie, Alison, Vanessa and Steve, a dearly loved and treasured grandad to Beth, Joe, Jake, Maisie, Caleb, Matilda, Lily and Martha, a loved and cherished great grandad to Seb, a dear brother to Ann, also a well loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend.

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

Funeral Service to take place at The Old Chapel, Etruria Road ST1 5PE on Friday November 8th 2024 at 12.45pm prior to interment at Brown Edge Lawn Cemetery ST68TD.

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

Floral tributes or if preferred a donation in memory of Bernard for a Commemorating bench are welcome. A donation box will be available at the chapel.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 18th October 2024

Funeral Date: 8th November 2024

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Oct172024

Paula Kathryn Underwood (nee Owen)

“You may be gone from my sight but you are never gone from my heart.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 17th October 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, after a long illness fought with great courage, bravery and dignity, Paula aged 57 years of Eaton Park, Bucknall, now reunited with her beloved mum and dad; Margaret and Ken, the dearly loved and amazing wife of Paul, the much loved and treasured mum of Adam and Tom and Adam’s partner Toni, a dearly loved and cherished nan to Mia, a loving sister to Dave, a dear sister in law to Sharon, Neil and Ann, beloved daughter in law to Peter and June, also a darling aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 1.20pm.

Will relatives 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 Paula 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

Date Passed: 17th October 2024

Funeral Date: 13th November 2024

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Oct72024

Janet Seadon

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 7th October 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in the presence and loving care of her daughter, Janet aged 74 years of Newstead, now reunited with her beloved husband Kerry, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Emma, a dear mother in law to Dan, also a much loved and cherished nan to Beth and Dan.

Janet will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family, many friends and her amazing horse Jazz.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 25th October 2024 at 1:30pm.

Will relatives 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 Janet to UHNM – The Cancer Centre.

A donation box will be available at the crematorium for anyone who wishes to make a donation on the day.

Messages of condolence may be left below

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

Date Passed: 7th October 2024

Funeral Date: 25th October 2024

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