Recently Deceased

David Burgess ‘Budgie’

“Grief is the price we pay for love.”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 20th April 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family, David aged 81 years of Trentham, the beloved husband of Barbara, the dearly loved dad of Paul and the late Jonathan, a loving brother in law to Phil and Julie, a dear uncle to Christopher and Rachel and cousin to Kenneth and Sue.

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

Funeral service to take place at St. Andrews Church, Westlands ST5 3RE on Monday 19th May 2025 at 11.40am prior to a private family cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

Messages of condolence may be left below

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of David to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice A donation box will be available at the Church via the funeral directors should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

 

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

 

 

Date Passed: 20th April 2025

Funeral Date:  19th May  2025

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Gillian ‘Gill’ Roberts

“Grief can be the garden of compassion if you keep your heart open”

Suddenly and unexpectedly at rest on Friday 18th April 2025, Gill, aged 64 years of Basford, the much loved and loving wife of Geoff, the treasured mum of Jennifer, wonderful daughter-in-law to Dorothy, cherished sister of Mary, Elsie, Chris, John, Pat, Peter, Elaine and the late Jean, Leah, Jimmy and Anthony, dear sister-in-law of Kevin, Christine, John, Dave, Janet, Mick, Angela and David. Also, a special auntie and friend to many.

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

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell crematorium on Friday 23rd May 2025 at 10:40am

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

All floral tributes and enquiries Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

 

Date Passed: 18th April 2025

Funeral Date:  23rd May 2025

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Angela Camm

“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.”

Suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday 17th April 2025 at her home, Angela aged 69 years of Clayton, the dearly loved wife of David, a loving doggy mum of Ted Bear, a treasured daughter of Sylvia and the late Peter, a loving sister of Peter, Sheila, Mick and Oscar, a dear sister in law of Julie, Steve, Zan and Jo, also a much loved Niece, Cousin, Aunty and Great Aunty.

Ange 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 13th May 2025 at 12.40pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

No black attire preferred.

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of Ange to the Air Ambulance.

A donation box will be available at the crematorium via the funeral directors should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 17th April 2025

Funeral Date:  13th May 2025

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David ‘Dave’ Myatt

“Your memory feels like home to me. So whenever my mind wanders, it always finds its way back to you.”

Former Gas Engineer

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 17th April 2025, Dave aged 76 years of Lightwood, formerly Adderley Green, the dearly loved and loving husband of Pat, also a much loved and treasured dad, grandad, brother, brother in law and uncle. Dave 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 Thursday 8th May 2025 at 4.00pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

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

A donation box will be available at the crematorium via the funeral directors should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For any further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 17th April 2025

Funeral Date: 8th May 2025

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Peter Wilkinson

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

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 9th April 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Peter, aged 90 years of Florence House Residential Care Home, Porthill, and formerly Newcastle now reunited with his beloved wife Hilda.

Peter will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving cousins, friends and all the nursing staff at Florence House.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 27th May 2025 at 1.20pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Floral tributes welcome.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 9th April 2025

Date of Funeral: 27th May 2025

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Jeannette Cynthia Booton

“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 9th April 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Jeannette aged 65 years of Knutton, the dearly loved mum of Sarah, Clare, Jeannette, Mark and Brent, a much loved and treasured nanna to all of her grandchildren, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend

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

Funeral service to take place at St. Mark’s Church, Basford on Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 11:30am prior to burial at Newcastle cemetery.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Jeannette to the RSUH – Ward 79

A donation box will be available at the church should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

 

Date Passed: 9th April 2025

Funeral Date:  22nd May 2025

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Neil Flanagan

Memories are links in a golden chain, that bind us until we meet again.”

At rest on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his close and devoted family, Neil aged 71 years of Knutton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Pauline, the much loved and treasured dad of Lacey and Mark, a dear father in law to Josh and Dawn, a dearly loved and cherished grandad to Rosa, Josh, Lucas and Evelyn, a loving brother to Gary and Angela, also a dear brother in law to Andrea, Ian and the late Glenn.

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

Funeral service to take place at Keele Cemetery Community Room, Keele Road, Newcastle ST5 5AB on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 10.30am prior to interment at Silverdale Cemetery.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at Keele Cemetery.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Neil to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice

A donation box will be available at Keele Community Room should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 8th April 2025

Funeral Date:  23rd April 2025

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Christopher ‘Chris’ Doolan

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

Owner of Doolan Pet Supplies, Stoke Market

Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Chris aged 70 years of Trentham, the dearly loved and loving husband of Lesley, the much loved step dad of Adam and Gavin, a dearly loved and treasured grandad of Sofia-Mai and Tobias-George, a loving brother of Bill, Jim, Pat and the late Mick, a dear brother in law to Sheila, Michelle, Doug, Janet, Geoffrey and Sharon also a loving uncle to Robert, Clair and Ian. Chris 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 Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 11.30am. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Chris to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the crematorium should anyone like to make a donation on the day.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 8th April 2025

Funeral Date:  6th May 2025

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Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Crook

“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.”

Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Jackie aged 81 years of Clayton, now reunited with her beloved husband Mike, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Samantha, Rachel and the late Elizabeth, a dear mother in law of Andy and Graham, a much loved and cherished nana of Tommy, Matt and Libby, a dearly loved and cherished great nana to Grace, also a loving sister to Christine.

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

Funeral service to take place at Keele Cemetery Community Room, Keele Road, Newcastle ST5 5AB on Monday 12th May 2025 at 11.00am prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at Keele Cemetery.

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of Jackie to the British Heart Foundation.

A donation box will be available at Keele Community Room should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For any further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed:  8th April 2025

Funeral Date: 12th May 2025

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Philip ‘Phil’ Lear

“There is a sacredness in tears. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of unspeakable love.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Phil aged 66 years of May Bank, the dearly loved and loving husband of Carolyn, a much loved and treasured dad of Jenny and Michael, a dear father in law to Matt and Charlotte, a loving brother to Sandra, Susan and Janet also a dear brother in law, uncle and a friend to many.

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

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 10:40am would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Phil to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the crematorium should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Messages of condolence may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 2nd April 2025

Funeral Date:  22nd April 2025

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Juliet Salt

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”

Juliet battled with muscular dystrophy for 40 years and unexpectedly passed away on March 29th at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Juliet leaves behind her business La Maison which she established over thirty years ago, in Nantwich and Silverdale.

She will be sadly missed by so many people.

Her funeral will be held at Whitmore church Monday 28th April. The family ask for donations to Muscular Dystrophy UK, which can be given on the day or via the link

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Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 29th March 2025

Funeral Date:  28th April 2025

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Leslie ‘Les’ Cotton

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

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday 21st March 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, Leslie aged 84 years of Trentham, the dearly loved husband of Margaret, a wonderful and much loved Dad of David and Susan, dearest Father in law of David, a proud and loving Grandad of Rebecca, Georgia, Sam and Jack and dearest Brother of Philip.

Leslie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday April 23rd 2025 at 2.40pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Leslie to the the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK

A donation box will be available at the crematorium should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 21st March 2025

Funeral Date:  23rd April 2025

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