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“When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 20th May 2021 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Norma aged 92 years of Newcastle now reunited with her beloved husband Reg, the dearly loved and loving mum of Shirley and Chris, a dear mother in law to Glynis, a much loved and treasured Nan of Amy, Sally, Kerrie and Neil, a dearly loved and cherished Great Nan of Freddie, Isabel, Sally and Beth also sadly missed by Mark, Mark, Andy and Lisa.

Norma was one of a kind, she lived her life to the full, no day wasted, full of adventure and love for her family and friends, no obstacle in life too big, she would make friends wherever she went, all over the world. Norma would encourage you to live your life and never take a day for granted. She will be fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends. Let her memory make you smile.

A private funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 7th June 2021 at 2pm

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

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

For any further enquires or to make a donation please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 20th May  2021

Funeral Date: 7th June 2021

“The tide recedes, but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle, warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, yet echoes on in sweet, soulful refrains. For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.”

At rest on Wednesday 12th May 2021 at the Harplands Hospital, after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity, Harry aged 87 years of Clayton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Winnie, a much loved dad of Gill, Kev and Phil, a dear father in law of Paul and Nic, a dearly loved and treasured grandad of Kelly, Craig, Chris, Josh and Alex, also a much loved and cherished great grandad of Lola, Toby, Edward and Miller.
Harry will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.

A private funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 21st May 2021 at 12.40pm.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Harry to The Harplands Hospital wards 6 & 7 c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 12th May  2021

Funeral Date: 21st May 2021

“Love knows no boundaries – even those that divide heaven and earth. So whenever you feel sad, just remember, your hearts are connected together.”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 2nd May 2021 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Michael aged 77 years of Clayton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Jacqueline, a much loved and treasured dad of Samantha, Rachel and the late Elizabeth, a dear father in law of Andy and Graham, also a much loved and cherished grandad of Matt and Tommy. Michael will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

A private funeral service to celebrate Michael’s life will take place at Keele Cemetery Community Rooms on Monday 17th May 2021 at 12 noon prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Flowers are welcome c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 2nd May  2021

Funeral Date: 17th May 2021

“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