Recently Deceased

Pamela Mary Davies

“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 Saturday 7th February 2026 at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home, Pam aged 91 years of Wolstanton now reunited with her beloved husband The Reverend Ivor Davies. The dearly loved mum of Alex and Paul, a mother-in-law to Doug, a much loved and treasured nan to Mark, Lindsay, Peter, Sian, Bethan and Cassie, a dearly loved great nan to Thea, Henry and Sienna. A loving sister and aunt. Pam will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and many friends.

The funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at 2.00pm.

Would friends wishing to attend, kindly meet at the crematorium. Please wear bright colours. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made in memory of Pam to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice and the RNIB. A donation box will be available at the crematorium via the funeral directors.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 7th February 2026

Funeral Date:  3rd March 2026

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Hugh ‘Brian’ Bratt

“To the world, you are just one person… but to us, you are the world.”

At rest on Friday 30th January 2026, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Brian, aged 79, of Butterton, Newcastle; dearly loved husband of Deniece, much loved and treasured dad to Lisa, Jessica and Jenna, dear father-in-law to Colin, Matthew and Adam and cherished and devoted Bampa to Harry, James and George. Loving brother to Margot, Stephen and the late Trish. Brian will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and many friends.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell crematorium on Monday 2nd March 2026 at 12 noon. Anyone wishing to attend please kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please. If desired, donations in memory of Brian may be made to the Motor Neurone Disease Association, a charity close to his heart.

A donation box will be available at the crematorium via the funeral directors.

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: 30th January 2026

Funeral Date:  2nd March 2026

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Robert ‘Rob’ Malkin

“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 Saturday 17th January 2026, at home surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Robert aged 81 years of Silverdale, the dearly loved and loving husband of Elaine, a much loved and treasured dad of Rachel, Robert and Helen, a dear father-in-law to Mick, Jo and Kev and a dearly loved and cherished gaga/grandad to Bethan, Sarah, Matthew, Freddie, Frankie, Jaden and Harvel. Also a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Rob will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at Silverdale Methodist Church, Earl Street, Silverdale ST5 6NF Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 1:40pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Robert to the Salvation Army and Newcastle Male Voice Choir. A donation box will be available at the church and crematorium 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: 17th January 2026

Funeral Date:  11th February 2026

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Pam Holdcroft

“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 13th January 2026 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Pam aged 78 years of Eldon House Retirement Home, Dresden and formerly of Clayton, now reunited with her loving husband Derek, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Karen, a dear mother in law to Chris, a much loved and loving nan to Johnny and his partner Laura and Jack and his partner Laura, a dearly loved and amazing great nan to Alfie, Arthur and Elva also a loving sister to Carol and the late Frank and a dear Aunty. Pam will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends. Karen and family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the nursing staff at Eldon House Retirement Home for all their wonderful care shown during their recent sad loss.

Funeral service to take place at Fenton Spiritualist Church, King Street, ST4 3ET on Friday 30th January 2026 at 12.45pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church, black attire not required, guests are welcome to wear colour.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Pam 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 condolence may be left below.

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

 

Date Passed:  13th January 2026

Funeral Date:  30th January 2026

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Reginald ‘Reg’ Kent

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

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 11th January 2026 at The Poplars Care Home, Alsagers Bank surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Reg aged 83 years of Madeley, the dearly loved and loving husband of Christine (Tine), the much loved and treasured dad of Joanne and Paul, a dearly loved father in law of Adrian and Fiona, a much loved and treasured Grampy to Dominic, Mackenzie, Cameron and Vicky, also a loving brother of John and the late Marjorie.

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 Friday 6th February 2026 at 12pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Reg to The Poplars Residents’ Comfort Fund

A donation box will be available at the crematorium should anyone wish 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 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 11th January 2026

Funeral Date:  6th February 2026

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Jeffrey George Wood

“May you find comfort in the happy times you shared.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 10th January 2026 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Jeff aged 85 years of The Westlands, Newcastle, now reunited with his beloved wife Jean. The dearly loved and treasured dad of David, Andrew, Darren and Carol, a dear father in law to Lou, Sarah and Bev, also a much loved loved and cherished grandad to Ryan, Harvey, Scarlett, Ben and Alex.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 1.20pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Jeff to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. A donation box will be available at the crematorium should anyone wish to make a donation 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: 10th January 2026

Funeral Date:  12th February 2026

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Gwendoline Joyce Gamble

“May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 10th January 2026 surrounded by her loving and devoted family at Springbank Nursing Home, Knypersley, Joyce, aged 78 years, now reunited with her late husband Harry, the dearly loved mum of Nicholas, Robert, Carl and the late Michael and Daniel, also a much loved sister of the late Ann, a treasured sister in law, mother in law, aunt, auntie, nan, great nan and great great nan. Joyce 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 Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 3:30pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Joyce to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the crematorium via the funeral directors.

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:  10th January 2026

Funeral Date:  4th February 2026

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Richard Clement Kooseenlin

“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 10th January 2026, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital with his loving family by his side, Richard, aged 75 years of Newcastle, the much-loved and loving husband of Emma and treasured dad of Jeannie and Oliver.

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

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell crematorium on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10am.

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

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Richard are preferred to Huntington’s Disease Association.

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

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

 

 

Date Passed: 10th January 2026

Funeral Date:  29th January 2026

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Joan Margaret East

“There are some that bring a light so bright to the world, that even after they have gone the light still remains”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 5th January, 2026 at Stafford County Hospital, Joan, now reunited with her beloved husband, Ron.

Funeral Service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 28th January, 2026 at 12:40pm.

For family and friends wishing to attend, kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only, with any donations in memory of Joan, to Parkinson’s UK please.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

 

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

 

 

Date Passed: 5th January 2026

Funeral Date:  28th January 2026

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Christine ‘Chris’ Powell

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

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 4th January 2026 in the presence and loving care of her devoted family and the staff at Trentham House Care Home, Chris, aged 80 years of Trentham, the dearly loved and loving wife of Mick, the much loved and treasured sister of Tony, John, Jim and David, loving sister in law to Sue, Andrea and Val and wonderful auntie to William, Daniel, Alex, Pippa, Natalie and Vicky.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 26th January 2026 at 12 noon.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Chris to Animal Lifeline and Greyhound Gap

A donation box will be available at the crematorium via the funeral directors.

Message 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:  4th January 2026

Funeral Date: 26th January 2026

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Albert Edward Baker

“To the world, you are just one person… but to us, you are the world.”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 4th January 2026 at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home, Bradwell, Newcastle. Albert aged 91 years of Bucknall, the dearly loved brother of Graham and the late William and Arthur, also a much loved uncle to Stephen, Amanda, India, Tia and Dawn.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 2pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

No flowers please by request donations would be preferred in memory of Albert to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

A donation box will be available at the crematorium via the funeral directors.

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: 4th January 2026

Funeral Date:  10th February 2026

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Wendie Ann Phoenix

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

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 3rd January 2026, Wendie, aged 83 years of Audley.

Now reunited with her beloved husband Graham, the dearly loved mum of Richard and Christopher, a dear mother in law to Marie, also a much loved and treasured grandma to Ben. Wendie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at St. James The Great Church, Audley on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 1pm, prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

Floral tributes welcome.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

 

Date Passed: 3rd January 2026

Funeral Date:  5th February 2026

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