Recently Deceased

Margaret MacMillan

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

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 24th December 2024 at Newford Nursing Home, Milton, Margaret (Marg) aged 83 years of Penkhull now reunited with her beloved husband Iain, the dearly loved and loving mum of Debbie and the late Iain, a dear mother in law to Paul and Cathy, a much loved and treasured nana to Natasha, Jade and Ellie- Mae, a dearly loved and cherished great nana to Loui, Rosie and Finley also a loving sister and sister in law.

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

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 11am.

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

 

Date Passed: 24th December 2024

Funeral Date:  16th January 2025

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Antony ‘Tony’ Highfield Johnson

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

Tony of Wolstanton, formerly of Acton, devoted husband of the late Margaret, a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on 17th December at RSUH aged 95 years.

A true gentleman, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 9th January at 2:40pm.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

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

Date Passed:  17th December 2024

Funeral Date: 9th January 2025

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Frances ‘Fran’ Griffith

“Loving you changed my life. It should come as no surprise that losing you has done the same.”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 16th December 2024 in the presence and loving care of her daughter and the staff at Alison House Care Home, Basford, Fran aged 82 years formerly of Clayton, the dearly loved and loving mum of Deb and Gill, a much loved sister of Mike, Ruth, Chris and Kate, a dearly loved and treasured grandma to Arthur, Alice, Stanley and Flo, also a cherished great grandma to Tai. Fran will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family, friends and the staff at Alison House.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 10.40am.

Relatives and 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 Fran to Amnesty International. A donation box will be available at the crematorium via the funeral directors.

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

Date Passed: 16th December 2024

Date of funeral: 8th January 2025

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Elaine Caine

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

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 12th December 2024 at Lawton Manor Care Home, Church Lawton in the presence and loving care of her devoted family, Elaine aged 80 years of Brown Edge, now reunited with her beloved husband Bernard (Bern), the dearly loved and treasured mum of Paul, Simon, Glenda, Michael and Fay, a dear mother in law to Jackie, Alison, Vanessa and Steve, a much loved and cherished nana to Beth, Joe, Jake, Maisie, Caleb, Matilda, Lily and Martha also a dearly loved great nana to Seb.

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

Funeral service to take place at The Old Chapel, Etruria Road ST1 5PE on Friday 3rd January 2025 at 11.15am prior to interment at Brown Edge Lawn Cemetery ST6 8TD

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Floral tributes or if preferred a donation for a commemorative bench in memory of Elaine and Bernard would be most welcome.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

 

 

Date Passed: 12th December 2024

Funeral Date:  3rd January 2025

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Pauline Joyce Twigg

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

Peacefully at rest on Monday 9th December 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Pauline aged 73 years of Chesterton, the dearly loved wife of Dave, a much loved and treasured mum of Pamela, Julie and Peter, a dear mother in law of Mike, Andy and Michelle, a dearly loved Nan to Sarah, David, Jessica, Gemma, Kelvyn, Arron and Ashley, a much loved and cherished great nan to Rebecca, Melissa, Zyla and Taliyah, also a loving sister and sister in law.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 6th January 2025 at 3.20pm.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

We kindly ask for no flowers, donations would be preferred in memory of Pauline to Katharine House Hospice & the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the crematorium should you wish to make a donation then.

 

Date Passed: 9th December 2024

Funeral Date:  6th January 2025

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Joan Scally

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

Joan peacefully passed away in her sleep on Monday 9th December 2024 at Rowan Court Care Home, Silverdale. Joan aged 88 years of Newcastle now reunited with her beloved husband Henry, the dearly loved mum of Malcolm and Mark, a dear mother in law to Denise and Helen also a much loved and treasured Nan to Stephanie, Georgina and Daniel and cousin to Ian.

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

Funeral service to take place at St. Giles Church, Newcastle on Monday 6th January 2025 at 11:30am prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Joan to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the Church.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

 

 

Date Passed: 9th December 2024

Funeral Date:  6th January 2025

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Pauline Brenda Birchill

“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.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 7th December 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Pauline aged 83 years of Whitmore Heath, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 2nd January 2025 at 10:40am

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 Pauline to the RSPCA and RNLI. A donation box will be available 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: 7th December 2024

Funeral Date:  2nd January 2025

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Paul Goncalves

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

Peacefully at rest on Friday 6th December 2024 at the Douglas MacMillan Hospice after a long illness fought with great courage, bravery and dignity, Paul aged 53 years of Bradwell and formerly of Congleton, the dearly loved and amazing husband of Michelle, the much loved and treasured dad of Freya, the deeply loved son of Audrey and the late David, a dearly loved brother of Andrea also a dear brother in law of Ray, a dear son in law of the late Sheila and late Mick, also a much loved nephew and cousin.

Paul 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 2nd January 2025 at 2:40pm

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

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Paul to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to leave a donation then.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed:  6th December 2024

Funeral Date:  2nd January 2025

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Philip ‘Phil’ James Eagles

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

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 24th November 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in the presence and loving care of his family, Phil, aged 65 years of Newcastle, the dearly loved dad to Alex and Sam, a dear father in law to Corrine and Claire, a much loved and devoted partner of Denise, a dearly loved and treasured grandad to Lilah, Max, Maggie and Winnie, a loving brother to Valerie, David, Billy, Graham and the late Charlie also a dear brother in law to Jesse, Yvonne, Lou, Lynn and Joan.

Phil 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 Thursday 12th December 2024 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 Phil to the Royal Stoke University Hospital – Ward 111 – The Lyme Building.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 24th November 2024
Date of funeral: 12th December 2024

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Reginald ‘Reg’ Malcolm

“You may be gone from my sight but you are never gone from my heart.”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 17th November 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Reg, aged 93 years of Westcroft Nursing Home, Hanley and formerly of Crewe, the dearly loved and loving husband of Margaret, the much loved dad of Karen, a dear father in law to Mick, a dearly loved and treasured grandad to Samantha, Angela, Claire and Jason, also a much loved and cherished great grandad to Kayleigh, Willow, Keeron, Blaine, Kyra, Ben, Karson and Breyella.

Reg 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 13th December 2024 at 1.20pm.

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 Reg to the Alzheimer’s Society.

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 17th November 2024

Funeral Date:  13th December 2024

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Matthew ‘Matt’ Quinn Farrell

“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 Friday 15th November 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Matt aged 83 years of Adbaston, Eccleshall, the dearly loved and loving husband of Roberta, a treasured dad of Maureen, a dear father in law to Bob, a much loved brother of Joe and the late Jim and Kenny, a dear brother in law to Peter, also a cherished Uncle.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 2pm.

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 Matt to the 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: 15th November 2024

Funeral Date:  4th December 2024

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Sheila Cunningham

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

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 10th November 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Sheila aged 85 years of Dresden, formerly Burslem, will sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 9th December 2024 at 10.40am.

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

Flowers welcome.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed:  10th November 2024

Funeral Date: 9th December 2024

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