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“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

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

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 21st February 2021 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Ann aged 68 years of Adlington House, Wolstanton, formerly of Denby Dale and a Maths Teacher at Holmfirth High School, beloved sister of Michael and Sylvia, a dear sister in law of Christine and Graham, loving aunt to Kathleen, Emma, James and Phillip, a loved great aunt to Gracie and Freddie, godmother to Simon, Joanne and Rachel, also a dear friend to many in Stoke-on-Trent and Yorkshire and will be sadly missed by them all.

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Wolstanton Methodist Church, Newcastle, Staffordshire on Thursday 4th March 2021 at 12.45pm prior to Cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. There will be a live webcast of the service at Bradwell Crematorium at 1.30pm, for log in details please contact the funeral director.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Ann to Wolstanton Methodist Church or Macmillan Cancer Support c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 21st February 2021

Funeral Date: 4th March 2021

“As long as there is love and memories, there is no true loss.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 18th February 2021 at the Douglas MacMillan Hospice, Bernie aged 71 years of Waterhayes, the dearly loved and loving partner of Nigel, the much loved and treasured mum of Martin, Paul and Michael, a dear mother in law of Joanne also a dearly loved and cherished nan to Immy and Noah. Bernie 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.Luke’s Church, Silverdale on Friday 5th March 2021 at 12.30pm, followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium where a further service will begin at 2.00pm and a live webcast will take place, for all log in details please contact the funeral director.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Bernie 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: 18th February 2021

Funeral Date: 5th March 2021

“Like snow flakes you were unique and beautiful but gone all too soon.”

At rest on Wednesday 17th February 2021, Azz aged 40 years of Hartshill, a beloved daughter of Ann and Keith, a loved and a cherished sister to Diane and Paul, a loved and loving aunty to Jessica, Mason, Lily and Romeo, a loved granddaughter to Tom, a much loved cousin to Nicola and Gregory, a loved niece to Helen and Julie, a ‘bestest’ friend in the whole wide world to Sam, a great friend to Jody, Flick, Mandie, Debbie, Vee, Clare, Jodie and Katie, also a treasured house mate and friend to Sam.

Arianne was a ball of energy, she loved music and any opportunity to have a boogie was taken with two hands. A bit of a prankster and always up for a good laugh, a naturally gifted artist, and a kind hearted soul who would give you her last pound.  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 Tuesday 9th March 2021 at 12.30pm. There will be a live webcast of the service, for log in details and password please contact the funeral director.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Azz to the Dogs Trust c/o the funeral director

For any further enquires please call Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 17th February 2021

Funeral Date: 9th March 2021