Recently Deceased

Aug272022

Peter Ridgway

“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 27th August 2022, Pete aged 55 years of Boothwood Terrance, Stoke. A beloved husband to Miranda, a loved and treasured Dad of Polly and Verity and a much loved Father in law to Steve and Ian, a loving and cherished grandad of Seth and Beatrice and a friend to those who knew him.

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

Messages of condolences maybe left below.

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

Date Passed: 27th August 2022

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Aug252022

Harry Ault ‘H’

“Even those who have passed still exist whilst there’s someone around who remembers them.”

Family flowers only please. Donations would be preferred in memory of Harry to North Staffordshire Asperger Autism Association – NSAAA

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

Date Passed: 25th August 2022

Funeral Date: 7th September 2022

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Aug242022

Joyce Barley

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

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 24th August 2022 at her home in the presence and loving care of her family, after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity, Joyce aged 78 years of Clayton, now reunited with her beloved husband Claude. The dearly loved and treasured mum of Tracey, Andrew and the late Simon a dear mother in law of Daren and Zena, a much loved and cherished nan to Jessica, Darrianne and Thomas, a very special great nan to Lola and Ollie, a loving sister to Joan also a dear sister in law to Sylvia and Shirley.

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

Funeral service to take place at St. James the Great Church, Clayton on Wednesday 21st September 2022 at 12.20pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

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

Flowers welcome.

Messages of condolences maybe left below.

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

Date Passed: 24th August 2022

Funeral Date: 21st September 2022

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Aug232022

June Frain

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

Peacefully at rest, surrounded by her loving and devoted family, on Tuesday 23rd August 2022 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, June aged 87 years of Hanford, now reunited with her beloved husband Jimmy, the dearly loved and loving mum of Christine and Margaret, a dear mother in law of George and Paul, a much loved and treasured grandma of James, Liam, Sarah and Natalie, a dearly loved and cherished great grandma to Jackson, Seb, Olivia-Grace, Isla, Frankie and Hallie, also a loving sister to Betty, Irene and Jimmy.
June will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at St. Margaret’s Church, Wolstanton on Monday 12th September 2022 at 11.45am, prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

Will family and friends 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 June to, Cancer Research UK, donations can be made via the just giving page

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/in-memory-of-the-beloved-june-frain

Or, should you be attending the service, there will be a donation box at the exit of the church and at the exit of the crematorium.

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

Date Passed: 23rd August 2022

Funeral Date: 12th September 2022

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Aug142022

Martin Mulliner ‘Mugsy’

“Someone so special will never be forgotten.”

Suddenly, on Sunday 14th August 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, after a short illness fought with great bravery and courage, Martin (Mugsy) aged 63 years of Chesterton, the dearly loved husband and soulmate of Beverley, a much loved and respected dad of Dene, Jamie and the late Bernisa, a loving grandad to George and Amelia-Rose, a cherished son to Tom and the late Ellen and a dear son-in-law to Marj and the late Keith. A treasured brother-in-law of Jac, Cheryl, Diane, Tina also Mat and Simo. A dear brother of Karen, Kevin and Neil and a favourite Uncle Mugs. A respected colleague to the coal miners he worked alongside and a good friend to many. Mugsy will be sadly missed by all and admired for his courage and strength to the end.

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 31st August 2022 at 3:20pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Flowers welcome or donations if preferred to Huntington’s Disease Association. Collection available at the service or afterwards at Holditch Working Mens Club, Chesterton.

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

Date Passed: 14th August 2022

Funeral Date: 31st August 2022

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Aug72022

Hannah May Beetenson ‘Ann’

“Memories are the one place we can visit those we have lost. Since memories are portable, we can take our loved ones with us anywhere at any time.”

Peacefully at rest with dignity, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on Sunday 7th August 2022, Ann aged 81 years of Audley, now reunited with her beloved husband Derek, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Nigel and the late David, a loving mother in law of Marie and Janet, a much loved and cherished nan of Joe and Craig, Jessica and Matt and Emily and Ry, a very special and loving great nan of Alfie-John, also a dear sister. Ann 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 25th August 2022 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 Ann, to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

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

Date Passed: 7th August 2022

Funeral Date: 25th August 2022

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Aug42022

Barbara Wootton

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.”

Barbara Wootton (Barb) Passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness, on Thursday 4th August 2022, Barb of Clayton the dearly loved and devoted partner of Alan, a much loved and treasured friend of Maggie, John, Margaret and auntie Olwyn also a dear sister of Michael. Barb will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and numerous friends.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 22nd August 2022 at 12.40pm. 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 Barb to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

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

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

Date Passed: 4th August 2022

Funeral Date: 22nd August 2022

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Aug12022

Robert Lawton

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

Robert Lawton (Rob) Peacefully at rest on Monday 1st August at his home and surrounded by his loving and devoted family, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Rob aged 64 years of Burslem, the dearly loved and loving husband of Louise, a much loved and treasured dad of Shane, Elizabeth and Christianne, also a dearly loved and cherished grandad ,to Robert, Lacey and Leanna. Rob 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 Wednesday 17th August 2022 at 3:00pm. 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 Rob, to the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Cancer Unit.

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

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

Date Passed: 1st August 2022

Funeral Date: 17th August 2022

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Jul312022

Terry Silk

“You were the best company and now so are my memories of you .”

Terry Silk (Artist in Oils) Peacefully at rest on Sunday 31st July 2022 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Terry, aged 86 years of Westbury Park, Clayton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Edna, the much loved and respected dad of Stephen, Deborah, Peter and Wendy, a dear father in law of Suzan, Martin, Dawn and Steve, a dearly loved and treasured grandad of Katie, Paul, Alexander, Nicholas, Ryan, Melissa, Emily and Miles, also a much loved and cherished great grandad of Lola, Ronnie, Jordan, Jacob and Alfie. Terry 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 24th August 2022 at 12.40pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

The family have asked that all mourners attending the service please wear colourful clothing.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Terry to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

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

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Date Passed: 31st July 2022

Funeral Date: 24th August 2022

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Jul262022

Brian Reader

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

Brian Reader at rest on Tuesday 26th July 2022

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 16th August 2022 at 1:15pm

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

Floral tributes welcome or if preferred, donations in memory of Brian to The British Heart Foundation

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 26th July 2022

Funeral Date: 16th August 2022

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Jul242022

Eileen ‘Lena’ Sharp

“Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.”

Eileen Isobel Sharp (Lena) Peacefully at rest on Sunday 24th July 2022 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Lena aged 77 years of Dresden and formerly of Edinburgh, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Diane and Michael, a much loved mother in law to Danny and Helen, a loving partner of Ian also a dearly loved and cherished granny to Alex, Max, Emily, Scarlett and Heidi. Lena 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 Monday 15th August 2022 at 12.00 midday. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Floral tributes welcome or if preferred, donations in memory of Lena to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 24th July 2022

Funeral Date: 15th August 2022

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Jul172022

John Frederick Machin

“Memories, let them fill your mind, warm your heart & lead you through”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 17th July 2022 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, John aged 76 years of Madeley, the dearly loved and loving husband of Sonia, the much loved and treasured dad of James and Jonathan, a dear father in law of Kelly, a loving brother of Ken, also a very dear brother in law of Bella, Tina and Terry and a loving uncle to Alex, Charlie and Nick. John 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 Monday 1st August 2022 at 2.40pm. Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

By John’s request no flowers please, donations preferred in his memory to the RNLI and the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

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

Date Passed: 17th July 2022

Funeral Date: 1st August 2022

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