Recently Deceased

Nov132025

Joanne Rita Peers

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

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 13th November 2025 after a short illness, Jo, aged 49 years of Chesterton, the much-loved and loving wife of Rich, wonderful mum of Joe and Lucy, treasured daughter, sister, nannar, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and auntie. Also, a wonderful friend to many.

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

Funeral service to take place at Cornerstone Elim Church, SIlverdale on Friday 12th December 2025 at 12:30pm prior to burial at Silverdale Cemetery.

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

Flowers welcome or if preferred donations in memory of Jo to Cancer Research UK.

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

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 November 2025

Funeral Date:  12th December 2025

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Nov42025

Frederick ‘Ivan’ Griffiths

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

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at Southport General Hospital, Ivan aged 82 years formerly of Trentham, the dearly loved dad of David, a loving father in law to Lucinda also a much loved and treasured grandad to Charlie and Bryony. Ivan 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 Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 2:30pm. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

 

 

Date Passed: 4th November 2025

Funeral Date:  26th November 2025

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Nov32025

Pauline Worsdale

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

Peacefully at rest on Monday 3rd November 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family, Pauline aged 83 years of Meir Park, the dearly loved and devoted wife of Eric, the much loved and treasured mum of Dawn, Darren and his partner Terri, a dearly loved and amazing nan to Stefan, Ashley, Danny, Libby and Lauren also a loved and cherished great nan to Joshua and Koa. Pauline 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 Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 2pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Pauline to Dementia UK. 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: 3rd November 2025

Funeral Date:  25th November 2025

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Oct292025

Jacqui Powell

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

Suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at home, Jacqui, aged 52 years of Silverdale, the much-loved and loving wife of Ian, wonderful mum of Anthony, David and Chandler, treasured daughter of Gordon and the late Joan, cherished daughter in law of Angela and the late John, loved sister in law, auntie and best friend to Tracy and many others.

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

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell crematorium on Friday 28th November 2025 at 12pm.

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

Flowers welcome

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: 29th October 2025

Funeral Date: 28th November 2025

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Oct282025

Wayne Horne

“What we have once loved deeply we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his loving and devoted wife. Wayne aged 57 years of Silverdale, the dearly loved and loving husband of Mandy, a much loved son of Pat, a treasured grandson to Ruth also a dearly loved cousin to Adrian and Gary. Wayne will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family, friends and his amazing dog Kyra and cats Minnie, Talulah, Dexter and Murphy.

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 14th November at 1.20pm. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

 

Floral tributes are welcome from family and close friends, donations are also welcome in memory of Wayne to Ward 201 RSUH and the Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

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: 28th October 2025

Funeral Date:  Friday 14th November at 1.20pm

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Oct242025

David Herbert Stubbs

“Our joys will be greater, our love will be deeper, our life will be fuller because we shared your moment.”

At rest on Friday 24th October 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity. David aged 82 years of Barlaston, the dearly loved husband of Mary, the much loved dad of Emma and John. A dear father in law of Rob, also a dearly loved and treasured Grandad to Izzy, Claudia and Frederik.

David 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 13th November at 12.40pm. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of David to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice. 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:  24th October 2025

Funeral Date:  13th November 2025

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Oct202025

Dorothy Proctor

“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 Monday 20th October 2025, Dorothy aged 82 years formerly of Sneyd Green.

The dearly loved mum of Stephen, Crystal, Alison and the late Steven, a much loved and treasured nan of Stacy, Nicky, Tony, Lee, Summer, Paul and Danielle also a dearly loved and cherished great nan. Dorothy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 10th November 2025 at 9.30am. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium.

Floral tributes welcome.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

 

 

Date Passed: 20th October 2025

Funeral Date:  10th November 2025

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Oct162025

Joy Ann Colclough

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

Of your Charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Joy who passed away peacefully on Thursday 16th October 2025 at Alison House Care Home, Basford, Joy aged 75 years formerly of Bradwell, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Dominic, Allison and Louise, a dear mother in law of Mark and Matthew, a much loved and cherished grandma to Ellie – Marie, Katie, Mollianne and Lucy, a loving sister of Mary and Lilian also a dear sister in law to Barry and Tony. Joy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends R.I.P.

Requiem Mass to take place at St. Wulstan Roman Catholic Church, Wolstanton at 12pm on Wednesday 12th November 2025, prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

The family have kindly asked that all mourners attending the Mass wear a touch of pink.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Joy to the Alzheimer’s Society. A donation box will be available at the Church and Crematorium on the day should anyone like to make a donation then.

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:  16th October 2025

Funeral Date:  12th November 2025

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Oct112025

Deborah ‘Debbie’ Everall

“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 Saturday 11th October 2025 at The Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Surrounded by her loving and devoted family after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Debbie aged 53 years of Penkhull. Debbie 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 Thursday 30th October 2025 at 1:20pm

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

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

 

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: 11th October 2025

Funeral Date:  Thursday 30th October 2025 at 1:20pm

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Sep242025

Joyce Pickerill

“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 24th September 2025 at Brindley Court Care Home, Longport. Surrounded by her loving and devoted family after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Joyce aged 96 years formerly of Hartshill, the dearly loved mum of Geoff, a dear mother in law to Sue, a much loved and treasured nana to Philip and Janine and their partners Jade and Chris also a dearly loved and cherished great nana to Sebastian, Samuel, Seth and Poppy. Joyce 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 Monday 13th October 2025 at 12.40pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Joyce to Dementia UK.

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: 24th September 2025

Funeral Date:  13th October 2025

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Sep222025

Alderman Joseph ‘Harry’ Matthews

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

(Former Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme)

Suddenly but peacefully at rest on Monday 22nd September 2025 at the Haywood Hospital with his devoted and loving wife by his side, Harry, aged 83 years of Stableford, formerly Madeley, the dearest and much-loved husband of Linda Mary, dearly loved and respected dad, stepdad and father-in-law, treasured grandad and great grandad and respected friend to many.

Harry, an incredibly special man, will be forever missed and always in our hearts.

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 14th October 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, donations would be preferred in memory of Harry to The Alzheimer’s Society or The Donkey Sanctuary.


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

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

 

 

Date Passed: 22nd September 2025

Funeral Date:  14th October 2025

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Sep182025

James ‘Barrie’ Latham

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

At rest on Thursday 18th September 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity, Barrie aged 88 years of Baldwins Gate, the dearly loved husband of Pat, who wishes to express her deep love and gratitude for a lifetime shared with Barrie, her devoted husband, best friend, and the love of her life. His kindness, humour, and unwavering support will remain in her heart forever.

Barrie was the much-loved and deeply respected dad of Andrew and his wife Amy, and Sean and his wife Tracey; a dearly loved and treasured grandad to Kieran, Joshua, Hannah, Marcus, Nicole and Indy; a cherished great-grandad to Evelyn; a loving brother to Derek and his wife Pam; and a proud brother-in-law and uncle to the wider family. Barrie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

Funeral service to take place at The Parish Church of St. Mary & All Saints, Whitmore on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 11.30am prior to interment in the Churchyard. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

At Pat’s request, mourners are kindly asked not to wear black. Please wear something colourful in celebration of Barrie’s vibrant life, floral tributes welcome.

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:  18th September 2025

Funeral Date: 9th October 2025

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