Recently Deceased

Jun252022

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Ann Wilshaw

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

Suddenly at rest on Saturday 25th June 2022 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Jackie aged 63 years of Newcastle, the dearly loved and loving wife of Andrew, the much loved and treasured mum of Luke, the cherished and loving daughter of Kate, a loved sister to David, also a dear auntie and friend to many.

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

Funeral Service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 15th July 2022 at 9:20am.

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

No flowers please by request; donations would be preferred in memory of Jackie to the Red Cross or the Blue Cross.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 25th June 2022

Funeral Date: 15th July 2022

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Jun222022

Dennis Powner

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

Church Warden / Verger

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Dennis aged 84 years formerly of Hartshill & Wolstanton now reunited with his beloved wife Sandra, the dearly loved and treasured dad of Sharon, Diane and David, a loving father in law of Russ, Tracy and the late Pat, a much loved and cherished grandad to Amy, Amber, Georgia, Sophie, Leah and Heather also a dear brother in law and uncle. Dennis will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

Funeral Service to take place at St. Andrews Church, Porthill on Tuesday 12th July 2022 at 11.45am 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 Dennis to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice or 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: 22nd June 2022

Funeral Date: 12th July 2022

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Jun172022

Hayden Peter Thomas

“Those we love can never be more than a thought away…for as long as there’s a memory, they live in our hearts to stay.”

Deputy Headmaster at St. Peter’s C of E High School, Penkhull

Newcastle Male Voice Choir

Peacefully at rest on Friday 17th June 2022, Hayden aged 89 years of Wolstanton, the dearly loved and devoted husband of Carol, the much loved and treasured dad of David, Christopher and Simon, a dear father in law of Jane, Lynn and Maya, a dearly loved and cherished grandad of Daniel, Bethan, Lola and Evie also a loving great grandad of Thea. Hayden 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 8th July 2022 at 3.30pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

No flowers please by request. Donations would be preferred in memory of Hayden to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice and the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

Messages of condolences maybe left below.

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

Date Passed: 17th June 2022

Funeral Date: 8th July 2022

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Jun162022

Joyce Leah Hancock

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

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 16th June 2022 at Leighton Hospital, Joyce aged 93 years of Haslington, now reunited with her beloved
husband Roy, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Jane, a loving mother in law of Tony, a much loved and cherished Nan of James and Ruth also a dear sister to the late John.

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

Funeral Service to take place at St George’s Church, Newcastle on Wednesday 13th July 2022 at 1pm 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 Joyce to the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

Messages of condolences maybe left below.

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

Date Passed: 16th June 2022

Funeral Date: 13th July 2022

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Jun112022

Kenneth Vincent (Ken/Champion)

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

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 11th June 2022 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Ken aged 91 years of Meir Heath, the dearly loved and devoted husband of June, the much loved and treasured dad of Mavis, a loving father in law to Peter, the dearly loved and cherished grandad of Stephen and his wife Natasha also the most amazing great grandad to Vinnie.

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

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday 6th July 2022 at 12.00 midday.

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 Ken to The Donna Louise Childrens Hospice.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 11th June 2022

Funeral Date: 6th July 2022

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Jun42022

Frederick Roberts ‘Fred’

“In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else could ever fill”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 4th June 2022 at his home and surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Fred aged 76 years of Trent Vale now reunited with his beloved wife Caroline, the dearly loved and treasured dad of Kay, Susan, Christine, Christopher and Deborah, a dear father in law of Nick, Sean and Michelle, a much loved and cherished grandad to his 10 grandchildren, a loving great grandad to his 13 great grandchildren also a loving brother, brother in law and uncle. Fred will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends. Funeral Service to take place at St. Thomas’ Church, Penkhull on Tuesday 21st June 2022 at

11.00am prior to interment at Hartshill Cemetery. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

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

Date Passed: 4th June 2022

Funeral Date: 21st June 2022

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May302022

John Shaw

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

Flowers welcome

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

Date Passed: 30th May 2022

Funeral Date: 24th June 2022

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May212022

Anthony ‘Tony’ Cook

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

Suddenly at rest, on Saturday 21st May 2022 at home, Tony aged 89 years of Newcastle, the much loved uncle of Lorraine and a dear friend to Roy. Tony will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by Lorraine, Graham, Stephen and all his loving family and friends.

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday 16th June 2022 at 1:30pm.

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

Tony requested an element of colour to be worn if possible.

Flowers welcome or if preferred donations in memory of Tony to Mencap.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 21st May 2022

Funeral Date: 16th June 2022

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May202022

Barrie ‘Baz’ Thursfield

“In all the old familiar places that this heart of mine embraces, I’ll be seeing you.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 20th May 2022 at his home , in the presence and loving care of his devoted family Barrie (Baz) aged 81 years of Trent Vale, the dearly loved and loving husband of Alice, the much loved and treasured dad of Jez, Jason, Ken, Gary and Carl, an adored father in law of Debbie and Caroline, also a dearly loved and cherished grandad and great grandad.

Baz 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 Thursday 9th June 2022 at 2.15pm.

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 Baz to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice and the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 20th May 2022

Funeral Date: 9th June 2022

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May122022

Kevin ‘Kev’ Williams

“Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.”

At rest on Thursday 12th May 2022 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in the presence and loving care of his family, Kev aged 65 years of Newcastle now reunited with his beloved partner Janice, the dearly loved and treasured dad of Sam, a dear father in law to Bob, a much loved and cherished grandad to Ben and Amelia, a dearly loved brother to Kall and Di. Also a dear brother in law to Ron and Roy.

Kev 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 10th June 2022 at 12:30pm.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Kev to Cheethams at UHNM.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 12th May 2022

Funeral Date: 10th June 2022

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May122022

Beverly ‘Bev’ Williams

“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.”

Suddenly but peacefully on Thursday 12th May 2022 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in the presence and loving care of her devoted family, Bev aged 62 years of Bradeley, the dearly loved and loving wife of Kev, the much loved and treasured mum of Gareth, a dear mother in law of Katie, a wonderful sister of David and sister in law of Sharon, a dearly loved and cherished nana of Daisy and George also a loving sister in law of Lynn and her husband Steven.

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

Funeral Service to take place at Swan Bank Methodist Church , Burslem on Monday 6th June 2022 at 12.00 noon prior to cremation at Carmountside Crematorium.

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 Bev to The Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 12th May 2022

Funeral Date: 6th June 2022

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May102022

Neil Lawton

“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.”

At rest on Tuesday 10th May 2022 in the presence and loving care of his family, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Neil aged 89 years of Trent Vale now reunited with his beloved wife Brenda, the dearly loved and treasured dad of Fay, a dear second Dad to Andy, a much loved and cherished grandad to Sigourney and Rián, a loving fiancé to Bobbie, and all extended family.

Neil will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at Stoke Minster Church, Stoke on Monday 30th May at 2:45pm prior to cremation at Carmountside 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 Neil 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 2022

Funeral Date: 30th May 2022

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