Recently Deceased

Aug92023

Robert Philip Massey ‘Phil’

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

Suddenly but peacefully, at rest on Wednesday 9th August 2023 at home, Phil aged 75 years of Penkhull, now reunited with his much-loved mother, father and brother; Joyce, Tom and Peter, a wonderful brother-in-law to Felicia, cherished uncle to Andrew and dearly loved great-uncle to Rebecca, Peter, Katie and Jade. Also, a much-loved great-great-uncle, treasured work colleague of Anita and Nicky and good friend to many.

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

Funeral Service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 4th September 2023 at 12:40pm.

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

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 9th August 2023

Funeral Date: 4th September 2023

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Aug62023

Peter Raymond Jackson

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

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 6th August 2023 at Heyfields Nursing Home, Tittensor, Peter aged 91 years formerly of Meir, now reunited with his beloved wife Joan, the dearly loved dad of Pete and Mark, a dear father in law of Kath and Amanda, a treasured grandad of Shaun, Ian, Amy and Hannah, a cherished great grandad of Matthew, Arthur, Erin, Evie, Harry, Isabel and Thomas, a loving brother of Arthur, Les and Alan also a much loved brother in law of Dot, Anita, Robert and Brenda.

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

Peter’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the staff at Heyfields Nursing Home for all the wonderful care, love and support shown to Peter and all our family.

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 25th August 2023 at 1.30pm.

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 Peter to Heyfields Resident Fund.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 6th August 2023

Funeral Date: 25th August 2023

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Aug62023

Peter Fisher

“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 6th August 2023, Peter Fisher, aged 88 years of Newcastle, now reunited with his beloved wife Carole, the dearly loved and loving father of Tania and loving grandfather to James and Victoria.

The Funeral Service will take place at St James the Great, Clayton on Thursday 31st August 2023 at 2pm. Do not feel you need to wear black or dark clothing. Colours will be welcome.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

No flowers please, but donations in Peter’s memory will be gratefully received for the NSPCC

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 6th August 2023

Funeral Date: 31st August 2023

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Aug62023

Terence ‘Terry’ Harold Burgess

“Memories, let them fill your mind, warm your heart & lead you through.”

At rest on Sunday 6th August/ Monday 7th August 2023 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice surrounded by all his loving and devoted family, Terry aged 78 years of Clayton. The dearly loved and loving husband of Margaret, the much loved and precious Dad of Melanie and Steven, a dear Father in law of Robert and Mel, a dearly loved and treasured Gaga to Jessica, Shannon, Molly, Sasha and Jude, a loved and cherished Great Gaga to Myles, Arlo and Harrison, a loving Brother of Barbara, Margaret and Alan also a dear Brother in law to John and Amelda.

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

Funeral Service to take place at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Knutton on Tuesday 22nd August 2023 at 12.00 noon prior to interment at Keele Cemetery.

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

Terry loved his football and the family have requested that all mourners attending the service wear a football top or sports top of Port Vale, Everton or England.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Terry 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: 6/7th August 2022

Funeral Date: 22nd August 2022

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Aug62023

Arthur Buttery

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen nor even touched, but just felt in the heart.”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 6th August 2023 at Samuel Hobson House, Wolstanton, Arthur aged 92 years of Werrington, the dearly loved husband of Barbara, a much loved and treasured dad of Carolyn and the late Andrew, a loving father in law of John and Helen also a dearly loved and cherished papa to Madeleine, Philip and Timothy. Arthur 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 Wednesday 23rd August at 12.40pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Arthur’s family would like to express sincere thanks to all the staff at Samuel Hobson House, Wolstanton for the exceptional care, support and love showed to Arthur and all of his family, you have all been amazing.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Arthur to Samuel Hobson House

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 6th August 2023

Funeral Date: 23th August 2023

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Aug42023

Clarissa ‘Cal’ Hammersley

“Nothing will ever take away our memories.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 4th August 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Cal aged 88 years of Samuel Hobson House, Wolstanton and formerly of Knutton and Chesterton, now reunited with her beloved husband Jonty, the dearly loved and very special mum of John, Brenda and Des, a dear mother in law of Jayne and Maurice, a much loved and treasured Nan of Gareth, Nathan, Matthew, Ashley and Samantha, also a dearly loved and cherished great nan of Jacob, Sonny, Sam, Isabel, Logan, Brooke, Aubrey, Grace, Cora and Willow.

Cal 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 Friday 18th August 2023 at 2:40pm.

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 Cal to RSUH Stroke Department.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 4th August 2023

Funeral Date: 18th August 2023

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Aug12023

Joyce Richardson

“Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 1st August 2023, Joyce, aged 97 years of Stoke-on-Trent.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 1st August 2023

Funeral Date: 16th August 2023

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Jul292023

Dorothy Webb

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

Former teacher at St. Mary’s Primary School, Newcastle

Dorothy aged 103 years, peacefully at rest on Saturday 29th July 2023 at Heyfields Nursing Home, Tittensor, formerly of Newcastle, now reunited with her beloved husband John. The dearly loved mother of Michael, David and Elizabeth, a dear mother-in-law of Teresa, a much loved and treasured granny to Alex, Sylvie and Marian, also a dearly loved and cherished great granny to Bella, Dylan and Osian. Dorothy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and friends.

Dorothy’s family would like to express sincere thanks to all the staff at Heyfields Nursing Home for the exceptional care, support and love they showed to Dorothy and previously to John, as well as to all the family: you have all been amazing.

Requiem Mass to take place at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Margaret Street, Stone: 21st August 2023 at 10:15am

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church, and (optionally) bring a single flower or a tiny bunch of flowers (e.g. from your garden) to place beside the coffin as you arrive.

You would also be welcome for refreshments afterwards at St.Dominic’s Parish Social Centre. There will then be a private cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

Donations would be gratefully received for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Dorothy. .

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

Date Passed: 29th July 2023

Funeral Date: 21st August 2023

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Jul292023

Michael ‘Mike’ John Hopwood

“Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. I hold you tightly within my heart, and there you’ll forever stay.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 29th July 2023 in the presence of his loving family at Goldenhill Nursing Home, Michael aged 79 years of Loggerheads, the dearly loved and devoted husband of Margaret, the much loved and treasured dad of Kate, Rosey and Susannah, a dear father in law of Steve and Adam, a dearly loved and cherished grandad of Seb, Jess and Sophie also a dear brother and brother in law.

Michael 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 18th August 2023 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 Michael 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: 29th July 2022

Funeral Date: 8th August 2022

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Jul252023

Howard ‘H’ Griffiths

“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.“

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 25th July 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Howard aged 73 years of Westbury Park, Clayton, Newcastle, the dearly loved husband of Sue, the much loved and treasured stepdad of Ben, Simon and Sylph, a dear father in law of Catherine and Charlotte, a dearly loved and cherished Gad to Leo also a loving brother of Linda. Howard 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 7th August 2023 at 12.00 noon. 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 Howard to Our Space Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 25th July 2023

Funeral Date: 7th August 2023

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Jul212023

Cyril Tilstone

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.”

(Former Postman) Knutton, Chesterton, Silverdale, Keele

Suddenly but peacefully, on Friday 21st July 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Cyril, aged 73 years of Alsagers Bank, the dearly loved husband of Julianne, a much loved and treasured dad of Hayley and Angele, a loving brother of Irene also a dear brother-in-law of Paul.

Cyril 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 Thursday 17th August 2023 at 9:20am.

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

Floral tributes welcome.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 21st July 2023

Funeral Date: 17th August 2023

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Jul42023

Cynthia ‘Cynth’ Massey

“Grief never ends but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. Grief is the price of love.”

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving and devoted family at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on Tuesday 4th July 2023, Cynthia aged 85 years of Werrington, now reunited with her loving husband Roger, partner of Ernie, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Chris, loving step mum of Lyn, a loving mother in law to Michelle, a much loved and cherished Non to Jemma and her husband Nathan, Megan and Georgia also a very special great Non to Dylan and Alexis.

Cynthia 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 25th July 2023 at 11.20am.

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

Cynthia loved her garden and her plants so bright colours please, she was not keen on black!

She was also a Stoke City season ticket holder for many years so wouldn’t object to the odd Stoke shirt either.

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of Cynthia 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: 4th July 2023

Funeral Date: 25th July 2023

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