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“In loving memory of Chi My Bernard Tran – Rest In Peace

🕯 27th April 2021 🕯”

Mủ Đỏ Trần Chí Mỹ UK. Cựu Đại Ủy, Đại Đội Trưởng Đại Đội 4 Trinh Sát Nhảy Dù. Dã nhảy saut cuối trình diện Đích Thân Lê Lợi ngày 27 tháng Tư nam 2021.

It is a sad day for our family and Dad’s extended families and friends on 27 April 2021. Dad was always decisive in whatever he wanted to do in life and he was the same in his exit.

While Dad was alive, he touched so many people in one way or another and have in some ways, big or small, made an impact in their lives. Dad’s sacrifice and ability to take risks in order to give himself, his wife, his children, his sisters, his nephews and his niece a better life here in the United Kingdom (UK) will always be remembered with grateful hearts.

UK was Dad’s country of choice. Dad said he was given the option of going to UK or USA, he chose UK and for that we are eternally blessed. UK has always been extremely good to our family and have given all of us and our next generations opportunities in life that we would not have had otherwise.

Dad’s extended families and friends know multiple sides of him and we his family know multiple sides of him. Dad is a multi-faceted person, a good man. His sense of duty, his sense of family and his sense of social and community responsibilities were very strong.

Dad was very happy here in his adopted country, United Kingdom. But he still missed his country, Vietnam, and his parents very much until he passed away. The way Dad passed away was a great blessing to him and his family. Dad went very quickly after the diagnosis of his illness. Dad went very peacefully, without any pain, with dignity, with the best of medical care from the specialists and staff at Royal Stokes University Hospital. And despite Covid-19 restrictions, Dad’s final blessing on this Earth was his ability to go with his family, his relatives and his closest friends at his bedside.

Personally, I would like to think Dad’s parents, our grandparents, tapped him on his shoulders on 27 April 2021 once the diagnose was given, and told him “Enough now son, let’s get you Home” and like a dutiful son he went Home with them.

Now, with Kevin Lownds’ and Bradwell Crematorium’s help, Dad will continue to get the best care until his body return Home on 14 May 2021. I hope that by giving you this opportunity to leave your own messages to our Dad, you will be comforted in some way.

We have also arranged for an Open Casket viewing at the Chapel of Rest on 13 May 2021 for those family members and close friends who want to say goodbye personally and be physically in his presence. Due to the current Covid-19 situation only family and close friends are able to visit our Dad. Please send your enquiries to [email protected] to make arrangements.

From our hearts to yours, thank you for your love and support of our Dad in his life and death. God Bless, stay safe, be kind to yourself and each other.

Thank you.

Muon, Thuy & Patrick, Oanh, Chi, Khoa & Dau, Minh & Yusman, Phoebe, Lucy and James 🕯🥀💔

Date Passed: 27th April  2021

Funeral Date:

“Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, they simply mean I’ll miss you, until we meet again.”

At rest on the 25th April 2021, Margaret, aged 76 years of Fenton, the dearly loved and loving wife of Donald, the much loved and cherished friend/mother to Dawn, also a treasured friend to many.

A sweet lady who lived a private life, adored by all who had the pleasure of knowing her, she enjoyed the simple things in life, small trips, coffee and cake in the garden, knitting and crochet, daffodils in the spring, her little dogs but more than anything she loved her husband, Donald, and friends. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and many friends.

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on 13th May at 1:30pm.

Flowers welcome c/o the funeral directors.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

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

Date Passed: 25th April  2021

Funeral Date: 13th May 2021

“Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

With your love and goodness please pray for the repose of the soul of Terry who passed away at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on Friday 16th April 2021.

Terry aged 78 years of Newcastle, the dearly beloved and loving husband of Mary, the much loved and treasured Dad of James and Russell, a loving father in law of Sarah and Louisa, a dearly loved and cherished Grandad to Edward James, Hollie Rose, Isabelle Sophia, Poppy Lois and soon to join us Baby Mary Fleet.

A truly lovely gentleman, who always said charity starts at home, he loved a games of bowls but more than anything he was a man who loved his family especially his adoring grandchildren. Terry will be sadly missed but will always be warmly remembered and have a special place in the hearts of his loving family and many friends. Strengthened with the rites of the Holy Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P.

Requiem Mass will take place at The Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Newcastle on Tuesday 4th May at 1:15pm prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.

Terry’s family ask that donations be made in his memory to Adoption Matters c/o the funeral director. Messages of condolence may be left on this website

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

Date Passed: 13th April  2021

Funeral Date: 26th April 2021

“Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, they simply mean I’ll miss you, until we meet again.”

At rest on the 13th April 2021, Paul, aged 52 years of Silverdale, the dearly loved and loving partner of Charlene, the much loved and cherished daddy of Aimee, Ben, Tommy-Lee, George, Alice, Sophia, Charlie and Billie-Jean, a treasured brother to Maria, a dearly loved brother in law to Bill, also a much loved uncle and friend to many.

Paul was one of the most kind-hearted people you could ever wish to meet, and would do anything for anyone. Certainly a character, with his witty humour and contagious laugh he lit up any room he entered and was the life and soul of the party. There was never a dull moment.

Paul is described by his friends and family as honest and hardworking, a family man through and through, an amazing daddy, a hero to all his children. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family and many friends.

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on 5th May at 2.40pm.

Family and friends flowers are welcome either at Paul’s home address, the crematorium or at the funeral directors.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

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

Date Passed: 13th April  2021

Funeral Date: 5th May 2021

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

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 13th April 2021, Patrick aged 88 years of Clayton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Rita, the much loved and treasured dad of Lee and Lisa, a loving father in law of Diane and Steve, a dearly loved and cherished grandad to Holly, Robert and Harvey, a loving great grandad to Stanley and also dearly missed by James and Nicola.

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

A funeral service to celebrate Patrick’s life will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 26th April 2021 at 12.40pm. Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Patrick to the Stroke Association c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 13th April  2021

Funeral Date: 26th April 2021

“No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, whom we loved, echo still within our thoughts, our words, our hearts.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 24th March 2021 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Ray aged 94 years of Bignall End, now reunited with his beloved late wife Marie, the dearly loved and respected dad of Denise, a loving father in law to Sal, a much loved and treasured grandad of James & Toni and Louise & Ian, also a dearly loved and cherished great grandad (Grampy Rabbit) to Lakin, Temika, Nakia and Molly. Ray will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 14th April 2021 at 12.40pm.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of Ray to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 24th March 2021

Funeral Date: 14th April 2021

“There is no footprint too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.”

Born sleeping on 21st March 2021, a moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts. William was loved by all his family, especially by Mum Lucy and Dad Jon.

Little Butterfly

I lived my life inside you,
Cocooned in all your love,
So mama, papa, please don’t cry,
I’m still with you, just up above.

I felt your every heartbeat,
It’s my sweetest melody,
And for every heavenly bedtime,
The Angels play it back to me.

I know how much I am wanted,
I feel so very blessed,
Of all the parents in all the world,
I got the very best!

You think of me in your waking hours,
And on those sleepless nights,
Just look out the window and you’ll find me,
The brightest star, the most dazzling light.

I’m that little breeze in summer,
I’m that unexpected white feather,
I plucked it from my downy wings,
So that you remember we’re always together.

I know how much it hurt your soul,
When we had to say goodbye,
But I’m not gone, I’m always here,
I’m your sweet little butterfly.

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at St. James’ Church,  on Friday 16th April 2021 at 12:30pm.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

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

Date Passed: 21st March 2021

Funeral Date: 16th April 2021

“A heart that has touched so many lives can’t help but live on in those it loved.”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 15th March 2021 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity, Allan, aged 77 years of Silverdale, the dearly loved and loving husband of Ann, a much loved and treasured dad of Stuart, a loving father in law of Emma also a dearly loved and cherished grandad of Olivia and Ellen-May.

Allan, one half of a 54 year love story, working in the pits and holidaying in Blackpool every year. He loved cricket, snooker and Elvis but above all he loved his family. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on 8th April 2021 at 10:40am. There will be a live webcast of the service; for log in details please contact the funeral directors.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of Allan to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 15th March 2021

Funeral Date: 8th April 2021

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

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 13th March 2021 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice after a courageous battle fought with great strength and dignity, Marion aged 59 years of Wood Lane and formerly ‘The Wirral’, the dearly loved and loving wife of Garry and much loved and treasured friend to many.

Marion, loved holidays, travelling a lot around Europe as well as further afield with Garry’s work where together they discovered the wonders of Abu Dhabi . Marion loved cycling, walking, reading and was a keen gardener. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends.

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on 12th April 2021 at 12:40pm. There will be a live webcast of the service; for log in details please contact the funeral directors.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Marion to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 13th March 2021

Funeral Date: 12th April 2021

The most important thing is, even if we are apart, I’ll always be with you.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 6th March 2021 in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Quentin’s Residential Care Home, Newcastle, Betty aged 91 years, formerly of Trentham, now reunited with her beloved husband Ron, the dearly loved and precious mum of Susan and Mark, a loving mother in law of Miles and Joanne, a much loved and treasured Grandma to Maisie, Meg, Rose and James also a dearly loved sister to Joan and the late Bill, Margaret and Peter.

Betty, was a well known and respected lady, an inspiration to us all, an extraordinary, strong lady who battled with dementia for a number of years with great strength, courage and dignity, and even fought off Covid at 91 years of age. She will be dearly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends.

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd March 2021 at 3.00pm.
There will be a live webcast of the service, for log in details please contact the funeral directors.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Betty to ‘Dementia UK’ c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 6th March 2021

Funeral Date: 23rd March 2021

“Tears can heal, memories can comfort, love lives on forever.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 2nd March 2021 in the wonderful care of the staff at The Chimes Residential Care Home, Penkhull, Eileen aged 85 years formerly of Stoke, Hartshill, Oakhill and Trent Vale, the dearly loved and amazing mum of Chris, Kevin, Maria, Sharon and Steven, a dear mother in law of Sue, Andy and Charlotte, a much loved and treasured Nan to Jacqui, Mark, Jayne, Fran, Jack, Lee, Lewis, Ty and Oliver. Also a dearly loved and cherished great Nan to James, Grace, Max, Poppy, Albie, Harriett and Noah.

Born in Water Street, Stoke on 20th September 1935, Eileen liked the simple things in life. She loved socialising with her friends enjoying a few games of bingo but her main priority was her children and family. Being a hard worker she had many jobs and would give you her last pound out of her purse. Her strong work ethic even came into action when having a meal in a restaurant on her first holiday abroad. When finishing, she started to clean the plates and cutlery up. Eileen loved her animals having a dog who used to follow her everywhere, also a cat, a ferret, magpie, squirrel, cockatoo and owl, but had to tow the line somewhere and sure did with a wasps nest in the garden, she hated wasps.

Eileen showed love and support to those around her and will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends.

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at St.Peter Ad Vincula, Stoke Minster Church on Tuesday 16th March 2021 at 12 noon prior to interment at Hartshill Cemetery.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

For all floral tributes and for any further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 2nd March 2021

Funeral Date: 16th March 2021

“Death can only part you from the person temporarily until finally you reunite with them in heaven forever.”

Passed away peacefully and with dignity at his home on Wednesday 24th February 2021, surrounded by his loving family, Brian aged 79 years of Burslem, now reunited with his beloved wife Carol, a loving son of the late Ellis and Doris the dearly loved and treasured dad of Susan and Jayne, a much loved and devoted grandad to David, Leigh, Harry, Chloe and Isabella, a dearly loved and cherished great grandad to Rylan and Cory, a loving father in law, brother, brother in law and uncle.

Brian, forever young at heart, organised and independent, lovable and kind, caring and genuine, a family man, a spades a spade type of chap, a true Stokie, red and white through and through, Brian was Burslem born and bred, a lovable rogue growing up, he travelled for work and lived in: Scotland, Wales and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He left Burslem a teddy boy and returned a man.

Brian loved his Yorkshire tea and a good chuckle with his infectious laugh, he loved his gadgets having more than he knew what to do with, his most recent being his electric salt and pepper grinders. He was a huge fan of Amazon and there would always be a parcel with his name on it. Brian loved music and loved to dance especially if the song was a “ripper”. But, more than anything Brian loved his family and has now gone to be reunited with his soul mate Carol

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

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 15th March 2021 at 12 noon. There will be a live webcast of the service, for log in details please contact Kevin Lownds Funeral Services

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Brian to the Donkey Sanctuary via the funeral director.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

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

Date Passed: 24th February 2021

Funeral Date: 15th March 2021