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“When you love someone enough, there is no such thing as goodbye.”

Suddenly, on Thursday 12th November 2020 at his home, Phil aged 72 years of Blurton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Maureen, the much loved and treasured dad of Dave, a loving father in law of Nicola, a dearly loved and cherished grandad of Lewis, also a loving brother, brother in law and uncle. Phil 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 Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 7th December 2020 at 9:30am. 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.

For floral tributes and further enquires please call Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 12th November 2020

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“May you find comfort knowing those that love the Lord live forever in heaven, even as their memory lives forever in our hearts.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 12th November 2020 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Harold aged 93 years of Rowan Court, Newcastle, now reunited with his beloved wife Maureen, the dearly loved and loving dad of Karen, a dear father in law of Phil, a much loved and treasured grandad of Emma and Ande, also a dearly loved uncle of Net and Paul.

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

A funeral service will take place at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Newcastle, on Monday 23rd November 2020 at 10:45am, following the current government guidelines on the number of attendees, followed by a private family interment.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of Harold to the Alzheimer’s Society c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 12thNovember 2020

Funeral Date: 23rd November 2020

“Words will not wipe away your tears and hugs may not ease the pain, but hold on to your memories because forever they will remain.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 12th November 2020 at Clement Court Care Home, Chell, Stan aged 90 years of Stoke, the dearly loved and loving husband of Mary, the much loved and treasured dad of Mark and Anthony, a loving father in law of Nelyn, a dear brother of John also a dearly loved and cherished grandad of Zoe, Jake, Brooke and Paloma.

Stan, a true grafter and a no fuss gentleman, who had time for anyone who needed him, a truly devoted, protective and loving husband and a fantastic, encouraging and supportive father 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 Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday 26th November 2020 at 9am.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Stan to the Alzheimer’s Society c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 12thNovember 2020

Funeral Date: 26th November 2020

“Remember her and only that she is gone, or cherish her memory and let it live on.”

At rest on Sunday 8th November 2020, Debby aged 47 years of Cheadle, a dearly loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Debby will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

A private family funeral service will take place. Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

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

Date Passed: 8th November 2020

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“When we lose someone we love we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 7th November 2020 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Mark aged 53 years of Stoke, the dearly loved and loving son of the late Dorothy (Dot) Wakefield, a much loved and treasured dad of Lily, also a dearly loved brother of Mandy and Sharon.

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

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service in memory of Mark and his mum Dorothy  will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 27th November 2020 at 1.30pm

The funeral cortège will be travelling down Corporation Street, Stoke then turning right into London Road where the cortège will be pausing for a short while at the Commercial Public House at approximately 12.25pm, then proceeding onto Wetherspoons, Stoke where the cortège will be pausing again at approximately 12.40pm for people to pay their respects.

There will also be a live webcast of the service for all log in details and password please contact the funeral director. Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of  Mark to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice care of the funeral director

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

Date Passed: 7th November 2020

Funeral Date: 27th November 2020

“Those we love can never be more than a thought away; for as long as there’s a memory, they live on in our hearts.”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 7th November 2020 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Dorothy (Dot) aged 79 years of Stoke, the dearly loved and loving mum of Mandy, Sharon and the late Mark, a much loved and treasured nan of Lily, Chelsea, David and Emily, also a loving sister to Joe, Tommy, Mick, Maureen and Sheila. Dot will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many many friends.

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service in memory of Dot and her son Mark will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 27th November 2020 at 1.30pm

The funeral cortège will be travelling down Corporation Street, Stoke then turning right into London Road where the cortège will be pausing for a short while at the Commercial Public House at approximately 12.25pm, then proceeding onto Wetherspoons, Stoke where the cortège will be pausing again at approximately 12.40pm for people to pay their respects.

There will also be a live webcast of the service for all log in details and password please contact the funeral director. Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of  Dot to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice care of the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 7th November 2020

Funeral Date: 27th November 2020

“It’s hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember.”

Owner of the Victoria Lounge Bar/The Reardon, Hanley and former owner of the Midland Snooker Centre, Hanley.

At rest on Tuesday 27th October, 2020 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Dave, aged 81 years of Trentham, the dearly loved and loving husband of Eileen, a much loved and respected dad of David, Karl, Tracy, Mandie and Brooke, a loving father in law of Dawn, Claire and Julie, also a dearly loved and treasured grandad of Poppy, Tiana, Harry, Gabrielle, Vincent, Slaine, Evan and Esme.

Dave, who won the English Boys Billiards title at the age of 16, became involved in snooker in the late 1970s. He was a true gentleman who was always willing to help anyone, he was just a fantastic guy. Dave 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 Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 16th November 2020 at 2:30pm.

The funeral cortège will be arriving at the Victoria Lounge Bar/The Reardon at approximately 1:45pm for people wishing to show their respects, there will also be a live webcast of the service for all log in details and password please contact the funeral director.

Floral tributes are welcome. Messages of condolence may be left on the this website.

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

Date Passed: 27th October 2020

Funeral Date: 16th November 2020

“In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 27th October, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Pat aged 79 years of Hill Chorlton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Christine, a much loved and treasured dad of Paul and the late Patrick, a loving father in law of Sylviane, a precious and dearly loved grandad (dandad) of Kiki and Scarlett also a loving brother, brother in law and uncle.

Pat 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 The Parish Church of St. Mary and All Saints, Whitmore on Monday 9th November 2020 at 1pm prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Pat to The Madeley Practice Patients Fund, via the funeral director. Messages of condolence can be left on this website.

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

Date Passed: 27th October 2020

Funeral Date: 9th November 2020

“A daily thought, a silent tear, a constant wish that you were here.”

Suddenly on Saturday 24th October 2020 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital  surrounded by her loving and devoted family, June aged 85 years of Trent Vale, now reunited with her loving husband Gordon, son Gordon and daughter Sylvia, a loved and loving mum of Diane, Douglas and June, a loving mother in law of Eric, Paula, Alan and Jill, a much loved and treasured nan of Kerry, Sarah, Zoe, Martyn, David, Josh, Charlotte, Thomas, James and Ryan, a cherished great nan, a dearly loved sister of Reg, a dear sister in law of Shirley, also a much loved auntie to her nieces and nephews.

June 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 Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday 4th November 2020 at 3.00pm.

There will be a live webcast available for anyone who is unable to attend; for login details and the password please contact us, the funeral directors on 01782 914777.

All floral tributes and enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services, on 01782 914777.

Date Passed: 24th October 2020

Funeral Date: 4th November 2020

“As long as we live, she too will live. For she is now a part of us, as we remember her.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 16th October 2020 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Irene aged 85 years of Chesterton, the dearly loved and loving wife of Barry, the much loved and treasured mum of Ann, a loving mother in law of Tay also a dearly loved and cherished nan and great nan. Irene will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends. Due to current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd November 2020 at 3.20pm. There will be a live webcast available for anyone who is unable to attend; for the login details please contact us the funeral directors on 01782 914777.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Irene to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice, via the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 16th October 2020

Funeral Date: 3rd November 2020

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

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 15th October, 2020 at her home and surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Beryl aged 85 years of Wolstanton and formerly of Norton, the dearly loved and loving mum of Carole, a loving mum-in-law to Paul, a much loved and treasured nan of Carl, Sarah, Mark and Vikki, a dearly loved and cherished great-nan of Lydia, Gracie, Oliver, Harvey and Edan, a loving sister of Bernard, and sister-in-law of Jean and Gillian, also, much loved by Karen, Jason and family.

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

Due to the current restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday 28th October, 2020 at 12:30pm.

Floral tributes welcome c/o the funeral director.

Messages of condolence can be left on this website.

All enquires to

Kevin Lownds Funeral Services,
12 – 13 Andrew Place,
Newcastle, ST5 1 DL

Tel : 01782 914777 or 07841028404

Date Passed: 15th October 2020

Funeral Date: 28th October 2020

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

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 5th September, 2020 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Brian aged 76 years of Wolstanton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Christine, the much loved and respected dad of Alistair and Julian, a loving father in law of Elizabeth and Louise, also a dearly loved and cherished grandad of Andrew, Benjamin, Jennifer and Christopher.

Brian, a generous man who would always help anyone who needed it, was community spirited especially when it came to his cricket family. He had a soft spot for the pub and the horses and he had a particularly gifted green thumb. Brian’s garden was a thing of beauty, he could lose hours to it, but more than anything he was a proud and devoted family man

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 Tuesday 22nd September, 2020 at 12.40pm.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Brian to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the funeral director.

Messages of condolence can be left on this website

All enquiries to:

Kevin Lownds Funeral Services

12-13 Andrew Place

Newcastle

ST5 1DL

Tel: 0178914777

Date Passed: 5th September 2020

Funeral Date: 22nd September 2020