Recently Deceased

Apr52023

Diane Elizabeth Cartlidge (nee Gordon)

“Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 5th April 2023 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Diane aged 60 years of Hanley, the dearly loved and loving wife of John, the much loved and treasured mum of Russell and step mum of Melanie, a loving mother in law of Katie, the dearly loved and cherished Nanny Di to Sebastian, Emilio, Marley and Jasper, a much loved sister to Louise, Chris and Andrew, a dear sister in law to John, Alison and Clare, also a loving auntie. Diane 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 Friday 28th April 2023 at 13:00pm.

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

The wake will be held at 2pm at Lockside at Greenway Hall, Stanley Rd, Stockton Brook, Stoke-on-Trent. ST9 9LJ

The family requests that bright, colourful clothing be worn in memory of Diane, black attire not necessary.

There will be a live streaming of the funeral service, for log in details please contact the funeral directors.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Diane to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services, 12-13 Andrew Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 1DL Tel : 01782 914777 or 07841 028404

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 5th April 2023

Funeral Date: 28th April 2023

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Apr12023

Mark Brzozowski

“One day we will remember how lucky we were to have known their love, with wonder, not grief.”

Suddenly, but peacefully at rest on Saturday 1st April 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, Mark, aged 60 years of Knutton, the much loved and loving husband of the late Gill, a wonderful dad to Rachel and Mark, a dear father-in-law of Jason, James and Sophie, a cherished and dearly loved grandad of Jackson, Aaliyah and Teegan and great grandad to Mya, also a loving brother and brother-in-law.

Mark will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 20th April 2023 at 3:20pm

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 Mark to DougieMac

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 1st April 2023

Funeral Date: 20th April 2023

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Apr12023

Patricia Stanway ‘Pat’

“When we lose someone we love we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.”

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 1st April 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving and devoted family, after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity,
Pat aged 77 years of Stoke, now reunited with her beloved husband John,
the dearly loved and treasured mum of Mark, Julie, Shirley and Phil, a loving mother in law of Mel, Trev and Andrea, a much loved and cherished nanny Pat, to Gav, Dean, Chelsea, Charl, Tyler, Gemma and Ashton also a dearly loved and loving great nanny Pat to all her great grandchildren.
Pat will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends.

Funeral service to take place at
Stoke Minster Church, Glebe St, Stoke ST4 1LP
on Friday 21st April 2023 at 11.45am,
prior to interment at Hartshill Cemetery.

Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.
The family requests that bright, colourful clothing be worn in memory of Pat, black attire not necessary.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 1st April 2023

Funeral Date: 21st April 2023

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Mar292023

Elaine Millington

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 29th March 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Elaine aged 93 years of Trent Vale, now reunited with her beloved husband Arthur, the dearly loved and loving mum of Susan and Kevin, a loving mother in law to Brian and Sue, a much loved and treasured nana of Andy, Stuart, John, Carrie and Sarah also a dearly loved and cherished great nana to Adam, Ellie, Joshua, Luis, Oscar, Jacob, Evie, Holly, Toby and Teddy. Elaine 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 24th April 2023 at 1:20pm. Will relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet and disperse at the crematorium.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Elaine, 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: 29th March 2023

Funeral Date: 24th April 2023

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Mar272023

Joanne Barker ‘Jo’

“There are no good-byes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.”

Suddenly, but peacefully at rest on Saturday 27th March 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Jo will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at 10am

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 27th March 2023

Funeral Date: 26th April 2023

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Mar252023

Roy John Disley ‘Roy the Boy’

“We knew how to love him in his presence, now we must learn to love him in his absence.”

Roy passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on Saturday 25th March 2023, Roy aged 73 years of Hartshill the dearly loved and treasured dad of Judd and Kim, a loving father in law to Zoe and Ricci, a much loved and cherished grandad of Macy and Ella, a dearly loved and loving brother of Jimmy, Anita and Linda also a dear brother in law of Cath, Spencer and the late Paul.

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

Funeral service to take place at Stoke Minster Church, Glebe Street, Stoke on Thursday 27th April 2023 at 12:00 noon prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

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

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Roy 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: 25th March 2023

Funeral Date: 28th April 2023

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Mar202023

Frank Powell

“Loss can remind us that life itself is a gift.“

Peacefully at rest on Monday 20^th March 2023, surrounded by his loving family,

Frank, aged 87 years of Weston Coyney,

a much loved and loving husband to the late Maureen, a wonderful dad to Andrew, Mark, Angela, Martin, Adrian, Matthew, Alison, and Helen, also a cherished grandad, great-grandad, brother to the late Peter; brother-in-law and father- in-law Frank will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Funeral service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Meir on

Wednesday 19^th April 2023 at 11:45am.

Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend

kindly meet at the church.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Frank

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services, 12 – 13 Andrew Place, Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 1DL Tel : 01782 914777 or 07841 028404

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 20th March 2023

Date of Funeral: 19th April 2023

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Mar142023

Joanne Helen Rhodes ‘Jo’

“She was always an angel, and now she has her wings”

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Jo who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday 14th March 2023 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice in the presence and loving care of her family. Jo, aged 57 years of Cheadle fought a long battle with immense courage, bravery and dignity throughout and will be missed by all who were blessed to know her. Dearly loved and treasured daughter of Linda and Phil, the most incredible and devoted mother of her boys Peter and Adam and loving mother-in-law of Sarah and Ashleigh. An always wonderful and loving sister to David, a forever cherished auntie to her niece and nephews Lilly, Finley and Samuel and dearest nannie to her granddaughter Freya who will always remember her. Jo will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all of her family and friends.

Funeral Service and Cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 11th April 2023 at 11:30am. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium and if desired a donation may be made to Douglas Macmillan Hospice* in memory of Jo – family flowers only please. Feel free to wear a splash of colour to celebrate the brightness Jo shone in all our lives.

*A donations box will be available at the funeral or should you wish to make an online donation this can be don’t through the funeral notices website use the URL below.

https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/rhodes/5113854

There will be a live stream of the service available, and if required please contact the funeral directors for further details.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services, 12 – 13 Andrew Place, Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 1DL Tel : 01782 914777 or 07841 028404

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 14th March 2023

Date of Funeral: 11th April 2023

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Mar122023

Maureen Roberts

“I’ll see you on the other side of the stars.”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 12th March 2023 at her home, Maureen aged 80 years of Tunstall, now reunited with her beloved husband Tommy, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Carl, a loving mother in law of Dianne, a much loved nan of Ryan, Liam and his partner Maddy, a dearly loved and cherished great nan of Harvey also a dear sister. Maureen 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 Tuesday 28th March 2023 at 2.40pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Maureen to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice All

Messages of condolences may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services

on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 12th March 2023

Date of Funeral: 28th March 2023

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Mar62023

Ray Hilliman

“Perhaps death doesn’t mean goodbye, but rather, till we meet again.”

At rest on Monday 6th March 2023 at his home, Ray aged 71 years of Knutton

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

Funeral Service to take place at Newcastle Christine Fellowship on Thursday 30th March 2023 at 12 noon interment will take place at Keele Cemetery following the service. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at Newcastle Christian Fellowship.

Flowers welcome

Messages of condolences may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services

on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 6th March 2023

Date of Funeral: 30th March 2023

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Feb282023

John Patrick Shaw ‘Showey’

“In the garden of memory, in the palace of dreams… that is where you and I shall meet you.”

Suddenly on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, John aged 66 years of Chesterton the dearly loved and loving husband of Deb, the much loved and treasured dad to Dave, Phil, Jono, Liam and Kieran, a loving father in law of Sally, Nicola, Lucy, Faye and Jess, a loved and cherished grandad of Lucas, James, Ezra, Amelie, Tyler, Angus, Isabelle, and Brandon and Freddie. Dear son of the late Jack and Mary. Dear son in law of Hazel and the late Keith also a much loved brother, brother in law and uncle. John 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 17th March 2023 at 2.00pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium. The family have requested no black attire and would kindly ask that people wear football shirts in memory of John.

Following the service the family would like to invite you all for refreshments at Wolstanton Social Club, Pitgreen Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle ST5 0DQ.

For those who are unable to attend the service please feel free to join the family afterwards and later on into the evening.

Family flowers only please, the family have asked that if people would like to make a donation as they leave the crematorium a donation box will be available these will go towards the funeral costs.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services

on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 28th February 2023

Date of Funeral: 17th March 2023

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Feb202023

William McCawley ‘Bill’

“Like scattered seeds memories bloom forever.”

At rest on Monday 20th February 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Bill aged 92 years of Clayton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Betty, the much loved and treasured dad of Graham and Janet, a loving father in law to Jill and Paul, a dearly loved and cherished grandad of Joanne, Jonathan, Stephanie and Liv, a loving great grandad to Albie, Joshua and Charlie also a dear brother to Cliff.

Bill 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 9th March 2023 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 Bill to the Alzheimer’s Society

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 20th February 2023

Date of Funeral: 9th March 2023

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