Recently Deceased

Jul32023

Alfred Peter Berrisford

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart and I’ll stay there forever.”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 3rd July 2023, Peter aged 78 years of Newcastle, now reunited with his beloved wife Jane, a much-loved father of Christopher and James, a dearly loved and treasured grandad of Hannah and father-in-law of Helen.

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

Funeral Service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 19th July 2023 at 12:40pm.

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 Peter 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: 3rd July 2023

Funeral Date: 19th July 2023

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Jul22023

Kenneth ‘Ken’ Raymond Boddy

“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.”

Suddenly but peacefully on Sunday 2nd July 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Ken aged 62 years of Clayton, the dearly loved husband of Karen, the much loved and treasured dad of Adam and Martin, a dear father in law of Kylie and Katie, a dearly loved and cherished grandy to Layla and Daisy also a loving brother.

Ken 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 26th July 2023 at 12:40pm.

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

At the family’s request, please can all mourners wear Leeds United colours; blue, yellow and white.

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of Ken to 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: 2nd July 2023

Funeral Date: 26th July 2023

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Jul12023

Frank Birchall

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

Frank’s family would like to announce his foreseen but peaceful passing on Saturday 1st July 2023 at his home. Frank aged 71 years of Kidsgrove the dearly loved and devoted partner of Janet, now reunited with his much loved mum Elsie, a brother, a brother in law and uncle. Frank will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.

A private cremation will take place followed by a remembrance service at St.James Church, Newchapel on Monday 24th July 2023 at 11.30am.

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

No flowers please; donations would be preferred in memory of Frank 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: 1st July 2023

Funeral Date: 24th July 2023

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Jun292023

William ‘Bill’ Bagguley

“A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our loved ones are sealed inside to comfort us.”

At rest, after a comparatively short illness, on Friday 23rd June 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Bill aged 82 years of Bradwell now reunited with his beloved wife Barbara, the dearly loved and treasured dad of Deborah, Stephen and Richard, a loving father in law to Gwynfor and Sharon, also a much loved and cherished grandad to Gareth, Sion, Kerry, Nicola and her partner Mark, David and Kieran and his partner Natalie and a much loved brother and brother in law.

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 Friday 14th July 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 Bill to Leukaemia Research.

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

Date Passed: 23rd June 2023

Funeral Date: 14th July 2023

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Jun232023

Carol Brown

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

Suddenly, on Friday 23rd June 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Carol aged 80 years of Newcastle, a loving partner of John and devoted mother to Sharon.

Carol 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 Wednesday 12th July 2023 at 3.20pm.

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

No flowers by request; donations would be preferred in memory of Carol to
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 23rd June 2023

Funeral Date: 12th July 2023

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Jun192023

Margaret Ann Kemp

“May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.”

At rest on Monday 19th June 2023 at Walsall Manor Hospital, Margaret aged 76 years of Mount Pleasant, Fenton now reunited with her beloved husband Alan, the dearly loved and loving mum of Diane and her partner Sean, a much loved and treasured Nan to Lauren and her husband Mark, a dearly loved and cherished great nan to Grace. Also, a loving sister and sister in law.

Margaret 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 Thursday 13th July 2023 at 2pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

A live stream of the service will be available, for log in details please contact the funeral directors.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Margaret to Stroke Association

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 19th June 2023

Funeral Date: 13th July 2023

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Jun172023

Tracey Fuller

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

At rest on Saturday 17th June 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Tracey aged 52 years of Silverdale, now reunited with her late husband Rob, a much loved daughter to Val and Roy, mother to Ashley, Immy and Alicia, sister to Michael and Anthony, partner of Adam and great friend to Max and many others. Also, a loving Auntie. Tracey will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 4th July 2023 at 1:20pm. 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 Tracey to the Royal Stoke University Hospital – Critical Care Unit.

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

Date Passed: 17th June 2023

Funeral Date: 4th July 2023

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Jun172023

Peter Stubbs

“Tis better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 17th June 2023 at his home, Peter aged 77 years of Talke, now reunited with his beloved wife Pauline, the dearly loved and treasured dad of Shaun and Paula, a dear father in law of Dean, a much loved and cherished grandad to Aiden, a loving brother of Carol and Hilda also a dear brother in law of Ron.

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

Funeral Service to take place at St. Thomas’ Church, Kidsgrove on Monday 10th July 2023 at 11.40am prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium at 12.40pm.

Will relatives 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 Peter 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: 17th June 2023

Funeral Date: 10th July 2023

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Francis ‘Mike’ Donnelly

“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 Monday 12th June 2023, Mike, aged 82 years of Werrington.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 12th June 2023

Funeral Date: 19th July 2023

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Jun62023

Joan Sanders

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

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 6th June 2023 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Joan aged 66 years of Silverdale, the dearly loved and treasured partner of Alan, a much loved mum of Philip and dear friend to many.

Joan 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 30th June 2023 at 11:20am.

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

Flowers are welcome.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 6th June 2023

Funeral Date: 30th June 2023

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Jun32023

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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May282023

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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