Recently Deceased

Nov302022

Irene Hilda Smith

“How lucky I am to have someone that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 30th November 2022 at Lawton Rise Care Home, Goldenhill. Irene aged 83 years formerly of Sandford Hill, now reunited with her beloved husband Alan, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Irene, Andrew, Diane and Rachael also a much loved and cherished mother in law, sister, nana and great nana. Irene will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. Irene’s family would like to pass on their special thanks to all the nursing staff at Lawton Rise Care Home for the outstanding care shown to Irene and all her family over the last 4 years.

Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, Hilderstone on Friday 16th December 2022 at 11.30am prior to interment in the churchyard. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

Irene’s family have requested that all mourners attending the service wear non-black attire to celebrate her life.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 30th November 2022

Funeral Date: 16th December 2022

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Nov252022

Nancy Rogers

“Those we love and lose are no longer where they were before, they are now wherever we are.”

Donations would be preferred in memory of Nancy to Harplands Hospital, Ward 4.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 25th November 2022

Funeral Date: 15th December 2022

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Nov212022

Joan Bennett

“Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.”

Organist at the Parish Church of St.Peter, Maer

Peacefully at rest on Monday 21st November 2022 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity. Joan aged 84 years of Baldwins Gate, wife of the late Ken, the dearly loved sister of Sue, a dear sister in law of Malcolm also a much loved auntie of Alan and his wife Jackie, also Julie, Annette and their partners Trevor and Brid.

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

Funeral Service to take place at The Parish Church of St.Peter, Maer on Wednesday 14th December 2022 at 12:15pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

No flowers please by request. Donations would be preferred in memory of Joan to The Parish Church of St.Peter, Maer.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 21st November 2022

Funeral Date: 14th December 2022

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Nov182022

Roland Rave

“Like scattered seeds memories bloom forever.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 18th November 2022 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Roland aged 82 years of Newcastle, now reunited with his beloved wife Sue, the much loved and treasured dad of Jacqueline and Donna, a dear father-in-law of Rick and Steve, a dearly loved and loving grandad of Michael, Luke, Nicole and Mya also a loved and cherished great-grandad of Kaeden-James.

Roland will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family, his extended family in Mauritius, sisters, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service to take place at The Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Newcastle on Thursday 8th December 2022 at 12.30 pm 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 Roland 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: 18th November 2022

Date of Funeral: 8th December 2022

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Nov122022

Andrew ‘Andy’ John Butcher

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

Suddenly on Saturday 12th November 2022 at his home, Andy aged 46 years of Fenton, the dearly loved son of the late Barbara and John, a much loved and treasured brother of Sharon, Susan and Joanne, a dear brother in law of Stephen and David, a cherished nephew of Maureen, also a dear cousin of Marie.

Andy 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 1st December 2022 at 2.00pm.

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 Andy to The Trussell Trust.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 12th November 2022

Funeral Date: 1st December 2022

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Nov112022

Maureen May Powell

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

Peacefully at rest on Friday 11th November 2022, surrounded by her loving family, Maureen, aged 85 years of Weston Coyney, a much loved and loving wife to Frank, mum, nana, great-nana and sister.

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

Funeral service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Meir on Wednesday 30th November 2022 at 11:15am.

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 Maureen to Holy Trinity Church, Meir.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 11th November 2022

Funeral Date: 30th November 2022

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Oct292022

Mark Plummer

“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 Saturday 29th October 2022 at his home

Mark 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 Friday 25th November 2022 at 9:30am

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

Messages of condolences maybe left below.

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

Date Passed: 29th October 2022

Funeral Date: 25th November 2022

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Oct282022

Doris Moss

“We never lose our loved ones. They accompany us; they don’t disappear from our lives. We are merely in different rooms.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 28th October 2022 at her home and surrounded by her loving family. Doris aged 87 years of Brown Edge, the dearly loved and loving sister of Laura and the late Jennifer, a much loved sister in law of Harry and the late Terry also a dearly loved and treasured auntie and great auntie. Doris 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 Wednesday 16th November 2022 at 12.00 midday.

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

Black or colourful clothing is optional.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Doris to the Donna Louise Childrens Hospice.

Messages of condolences maybe left below.

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

Date Passed: 28th October 2022

Funeral Date: 16th November 2022

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Oct232022

Pauline Stubbs

“Treasured with a love beyond all feeling, missed with a grief beyond all tears.”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 23rd October 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family, Pauline, aged 76 years of Talke, the dearly loved and loving wife of Peter, a much loved and cherished mum of Shaun and Paula, a wonderful mother-in-law to Dean, a loving nan to Aiden, also a great friend.

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

Funeral service to take place at Sacred Heart Church, Tunstall on Tuesday 8th November 2022 at 11am, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium at 12:40pm.

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 Pauline to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

Messages of condolences maybe left below.

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

Date Passed: 23rd October 2022

Funeral Date: 8th November 2022

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Oct212022

Kevin Barlow

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

At peace on Friday 21st October 2022, Kevin, aged 62 years of Clayton, the dearly loved and loving dad of Alex, a much loved and cherished son of Winifred and the late Harry, a wonderful brother to Gill, Phil and their families, also a great friend to many.

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

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 15th November 2022 at 12:40pm.

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

At the family’s request please can bright colours be worn.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Kevin to
RNLI.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 21st October 2022

Funeral Date: 15th November 2022

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Oct182022

Harry Firkins

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

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 18th October 2022 after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, Harry, aged 86 years of Newcastle, a much loved and devoted husband to Freda, a treasured dad to Patricia, Andrew, Mathew and Anthony, also a loving grandad and great grandad.

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

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 7th November 2022 at 11:20am.

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 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: 18th October 2022

Funeral Date: 7th November 2022

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Oct132022

Jamie Harrison

“Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.”

Suddenly on Thursday 13th October 2022 at his home, Jamie aged 55 years of Knebworth and formerly of Stoke on Trent, the dearly loved and loving son of Wyn and the late Dobbo, a much loved dad of Tyler, a dearly loved and treasured brother of Christopher, Martin and Joanne. A much loved nephew of Kathleen, Stuart and the late Muriel. Also a treasured uncle to his nieces and nephews. Jamie 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 November 2022 at 12.40pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

All floral tributes and enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services 01782 914777

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Date Passed: 13th October 2022

Funeral Date: 18th November 2022

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