Recently Deceased

Christopher ‘Chris’ France

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

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 3rd June 2023 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Chris aged 76 years of Meir Heath now reunited with his beloved wife Joan, the dearly loved and treasured dad of Steven and Caroline, a respected father in law of Steve, a much loved and cherished grandad of Jessica and Jodie, a loving brother of Nigel also a dear uncle to Simon and his wife Claire.

A funeral service to celebrate Chris’s life will take place at The Old Chapel, Etruria Old Road Stoke on Trent ST1 5PE on Wednesday 28th June 2023 at 2.00pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the chapel.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of Chris to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

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For any further enquires please call Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 3rd June 2023

Funeral Date: 28th June 2023

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Paula Preston

“We never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.”

Suddenly on Sunday 28th May 2023 at her home, Paula aged 66 years of Newcastle, loving partner of the late Stuart, a dearly loved and treasured mum of Jodey and Mitch, a loving mother in law of Mike and Sam, a cherished nan of Evie, Tyler and Lewis. Also, a dear sister of Kim, Tracy and Donald.
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 Thursday 22nd June 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 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: 28th May 2023

Funeral Date:  22nd June 2023

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Michael ‘Mick’ Alex Slater

“His life a beautiful memory, his absence a silent grief.”

At rest on Tuesday 23rd May 2023, Mick aged 79 years of Tunstall, now reunited with his beloved wife Jean and late daughter Denise, a much-loved father-in-law of Phil also a dearly loved and treasured grandad of Luke and Melissa and their partners Lucy and Tom.

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

Funeral Service to take place at St. Margaret’s Church, Wolstanton on Tuesday 20th June 2023 at 11:30am prior to interment in St. Margaret’s Churchyard.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Mick to CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young.

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

Date Passed:  23rd May 2023

Funeral Date:  20th June 2023

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Christine Burdon

“The life given to us by nature is short, but the memory of a life well spent is eternal.”

At rest on Monday 22nd May 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Chris aged 63 years of Blurton, the dearly loved and loving mum of Andrew, Danielle & Joshua, a dear mother in law to Julie, Matthew & Hayley, a much loved partner of Paul and treasured nan to Francesca, Georgina, Bentley & Alex.
Chris will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.
Funeral Service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday 5th July 2023 at 1:30pm. Would relatives please accept this intimation and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 22nd May 2023

Funeral Date:  5th July 2023

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Ron East

“The intensity of hurt only bears testimony to the depth and meaning of the love you were privileged to share with him.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 19th May 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, Ron aged 84 years of Trentham, the beloved husband of Joan, a treasured father of Sandra and Alison, a dearly loved and cherished grandad to Zoe, Amy, Nicole, Kim and Sky, a wonderful father-in-law to Steve and Tim, great-grandad of Spencer, Olive and bump and friend to many. Also, a much-loved son of the late Ivy and Jim and wonderful brother to the late Tony.

Ron 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 23rd June 2023 at 2pm.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Ron to Alzheimer’s Society.

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

Date Passed:  19th May 2023

Funeral Date:  23rd June 2023

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Angus Cameron Carmichael

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

 

 

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 10th May 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Angus, aged 78 years of Whiston, a wonderful family member and friend to many, will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday 8th June 2023 at 12:30pm

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

Ashes will be cast on a future occasion at Kentra Bay, Ardnamurchan, Scotland.

No flowers please; donations to a charity of your choice would be preferred in memory of Angus.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed:  10th May 2023

Funeral Date:  8th June 2023

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Dawn Parton

“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 10th May 2023 at her home and surrounded by her loving and devoted family, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Dawn aged 89 years of Clayton, loving wife of the late Bill, the dearly loved and treasured partner of John, a much loved and cherished mum of Cheryl, Stephen and Sharron also a loving mother in law of Tim.

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

Funeral Service to take place at
St. Luke’s Methodist Church, Severn Drive, Clayton
on Thursday 1st June 2023 at 12 noon
prior to interment at Keele Cemetery.

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 Dawn 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: 10th May 2023

Date of Funeral: 1st June 2023

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Sheila Sethna

“We never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 8th May 2023 at Leighton Hospital, Sheila aged 93 years of Sandbach and formerly of May Bank, now reunited with her beloved husband Wallace, a loved and treasured mother of Jane and Robert, a dearly loved and cherished grandmother to Sophie and dear friend
Sheila will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.
Funeral service and cremation to take place at St. Mark’s Church, Basford on Friday 2nd June 2023 at 10.00am.
Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 8th May 2023

Funeral Date:  2nd June 2023

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Joyce Whinray (Boycey)

“We get no choice; if we love, we grieve”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 8th May 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Joyce aged 90 years of Stafford, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Sean and Lorraine, a loving mother in law of Clio and Kevin, a much loved and cherished granny/nan to Scott, Georgia, Katie and Gary, also a loving great nan to Millie-Rose.

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

Funeral Service and cremation to take place
at Stafford Crematorium on
Tuesday 30th May 2023 at 2.30pm.

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

The family will be remembering Joyce by wearing a splash/item of colour at the funeral and would welcome guests to join them if they wish, rather than the traditional black attire.

 

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

 

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 8th May 2023

Date of Funeral: 30th May 2023

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Geoffrey ‘Geoff’ Hemmings

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

Sadly passed away on Wednesday 26th April at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Geoff aged 70 years of Penkhull leaves behind his dearly loved and treasured wife Lynne, a much loved dad of Craig and Neil and Neil’s partner Richard.
Geoff will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.
A short committal service for close family members will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 11th May 2023 at 9:20am. A memorial service in memory of Geoff will take place at a venue, date and time to be confirmed.
Donations in memory of Geoff would be preferred for The British Heart Foundation

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 26th April 2023

Date of Funeral: 11th May 2023

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Brian Swann

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

Suddenly but peacefully on Friday 21st April 2023 at St. Quentins Care Home, Newcastle after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Brian aged 80 years of Clayton the dearly loved and treasured husband of Trudie, brother to Christine also a dear brother in law and uncle.

Brian 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 Tuesday 9th May 2023 at 3.20pm.

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

Trudie would like to extend her thanks to the staff at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, especially Sophia Lunt, for all the wonderful care and support shown to the family.

The family have requested that bright, colourful clothing be worn in memory of Brian, black attire not necessary.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

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

Date Passed:  21st April 2023

Funeral Date:  9th May 2023

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Mark Miller ‘Miller’

“In the end it’s the life in your years not the years in your life”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 17th April 2023 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle after an illness fought with great courage and dignity, Miller aged 45 years of Burslem the dearly loved and treasured partner of Laura, brother to Garry, Phill, Matthew and the late Rachel also an adored father of Ethan, Riley & Zavier

Miller 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 Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 12:40pm

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

 

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Miller to MIND

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

 

Date Passed:  17th April 2023

Funeral Date:  3th May 2023

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