Elaine Spencer
“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains.”
Date Passed: 18th March 2025
Funeral Date: 7th April 2025

At rest on Tuesday 18th March 2025, Elaine, aged 62 years of Madeley, the beloved wife of Trevor, treasured mum to Ellie and Chris, loving nana to Huey, Lucas and Riley. Also a cherished sister-in-law and dear friend to many.
Elaine will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, Madeley on Monday 7th April 2025 at 12:30pm.
Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.
The family have requested that all those in attendance wear something sparkly in memory of Elaine.
Messages of condolence may be left below.
For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 18th March 2025
Funeral Date: 7th April 2025
Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Winnie who passed away peacefully on Friday 7th March 2025 surrounded by her loving family and the wonderful staff at Trentham House Care Home, fortified with the rites of the Holy Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P.
Winnie, aged 97 years of Blurton, the dearly loved and loving wife of the late Frank, the much loved and treasured mum of Margaret and the late Neil, a dear mother-in-law of Frank, a dearly loved and cherished nanna to Lisa, Carl, Sarah and Adam, wonderful great nanna to her great grandchildren, also, a dear sister to Margaret and sister-in-law to Graham and Thora.
Winnie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.
Requiem Mass to take place at St. Gregory’s RC Church, Longton on Monday 31st March 2025 at 12:30pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.
Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.
Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Winnie to Alzheimer’s Society. A donation box available at the church and the crematorium should anyone wish to donate on the day.
Messages of condolence may be left below.
All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 7th March 2025
Funeral Date: 31st March 2025
Peacefully at rest on Thursday 27th February 2025 at Ash Hall Nursing Home with family by her side, Janet, aged 87 years of Sandford Hill, Longton, the wonderful mother of Stephen and his wife Kerry, treasured nana-Janet to Kierren, Nathan, Samantha and Craig, loving nana-in-law to Tammy, Tracey, Owen and Leanne, also a cherished great-grandmother, special sister and dear friend to many.
Janet will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Carmountside crematorium on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 10:30am
Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
The family have requested that all those in attendance wear something green as it was Janet’s favourite colour.
Messages of condolence may be left below.
For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 27th February 2025
Funeral Date: 25th March 2025
Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 25th February 2025 at Heyfields Nursing Home, Tittensor, Charlie aged 93 years of Trentham, now reunited with his beloved wife Joyce, the dearly loved dad of Chris, a loving father in law to Janette, a much loved and treasured grandad Mazda to Harley also a loving brother to Tony, Philip and the late Jean and Vera.
Charlie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.
Funeral service and cremation to take place at Stafford Crematorium on Thursday 27th March 2025 at 1.30pm.
Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Charlie to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice or the British Heart Foundation A donation box will be available at the crematorium.
Messages of condolence may be left below.
For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 25th February 2025
Funeral Date: 27th March 2025
Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Kath who passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff at Hempstalls Hall Care Home, Newcastle on Thursday 20th February 2025.
Kath aged 104 years, formerly of Trent Vale, now reunited with her beloved husband Anthony, her loving daughter Linda & dear son-in-law Paul, the dearly loved and cherished Nan to Nick, Jo and Natalie and their partners Kerry, John and Darren, a much loved and treasured great-grandma to Jemma, Rebecca, Isabelle, Gabriella, Charlotte, Lucia, Elliott and Archie, also a wonderful great-great-grandma to Harry, Isla and Jude.
Kath will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.
Fortified with the rites of Holy Catholic Church R.I.P on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
Requiem Mass to take place at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, London Road, Newcastle on Friday 14th March 2025 at 11:15am prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.
Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.
Messages of condolence may be left below.
All floral tributes and enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 20th February 2025
Funeral Date: 14th March 2025
Peacefully at rest on Thursday 20th February 2025 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Phil, aged 81 years, of Newcastle, now reunited with his beloved wife Maureen, the dearly loved and treasured dad of Tina and the late Jeffrey, a dear father in law to Mike, a much loved brother to Terry, Roger, Douglas, Yvonne and the late Robert and Harry. Also a loving brother in law to Pam, Wendy, Julie, Lee, Freda and Phyllis.
Phil 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 Thursday 13th March 2025 at 3.20pm.
Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
Cut flowers only please, or if preferred, donations in memory of Phil to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Messages of condolence may be left below.
For any further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 20th February 2025
Funeral Date: 13th March 2025
It is with great sadness that the family wish to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Cllr. Barry Panter, on Saturday 15th February 2025, aged 75 years of Madeley. The dearly loved husband of Beatrice, the much loved and respected dad of Nigel and Kate, a loving step dad to Brian, a dear father in law to Luke and Julie, a dearly loved and treasured grandad to Trystan and Nia, also a beloved brother to his twin brother Gordon and sister Lynn.
Cllr. Panter will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family & many friends.
A Civic Service will take place to honour and celebrate Cllr. Panter’s life at All Saints Church, Vicarage Lane, Madeley, Crewe CW3 9PQ on Thursday 20th March 2025 at 1.15pm prior to committal at Bradwell Crematorium ST5 8LE
Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Due to the understandably high demand of people wishing to pay their respects you may wish to arrive in good time.
Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Cllr. Panter to Parkinson’s UK.
Messages of condolence may be left below.
All further enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 15th February 2025
Funeral Date: 20th March 2025
Peacefully at rest on Friday 14th February 2025 at Goldendale House, Tunstall, Dennis aged 92 years of Longport. Now reunited with his beloved wife Alma, the dearly loved and respected dad of Martin and Jeremy, a dear father in law of Helen and Valerie, a much loved and treasured grandad to Chris, Nicola, Mark and Joe also a dearly loved and cherished great grandad to Shannon, Megan, Leanne, Tyler, Lleyton, Max, Jack, Addie, Sophia, Zak, Frankie and Theo.
Dennis will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Audley Methodist Church, New Road, Bignall End ST7 8QF on Monday 10th March 2025, at 1.00pm.
Following the service the family would like mourners to remain at the church for refreshments before making their way to Bradwell Crematorium for a short committal service.
Would all friends wishing to attend the service kindly meet at the church.
Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Dennis to ASCE – Asbestos Support Central England
A donation box will be available at the church and the crematorium should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.
Messages of condolences may be left below.
For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777
Date Passed: 14th February 2025
Funeral Date: 10th March 2025
Peacefully at rest on Friday 14th February 2025 with his loving family by his side, John, aged 89 years of Madeley, the beloved husband of Lesley, treasured dad to Owen and Amy, loving father-in-law to Allison and Paul, cherished grandpa to Caitlin, Evie and Harriet, wonderful brother to Roger, Ann, Kairen and the late Glynn, Andrew and Peter. Also, a much-loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many.
John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 13th March 2025 at 12pm
Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
Family flowers only please by request, donations would be preferred in memory of John to The British Heart Foundation. A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to leave a donation then.
All further enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Messages of condolence may be left below.
Date Passed: 14th February 2025
Funeral Date: 13th March 2025
Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 11th February 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Joan aged 93 years of Stoke, now reunited with her beloved husband Bernard, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Jennifer, a dear mother in law of Maurice, a loving sister of Beryl and Albert.
Joan will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 10.30am.
Would any friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
Flowers welcome
All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Messages of condolences may be left below.
Date Passed: 11th February 2025
Funeral Date: 5th March 2025
Peacefully at rest on Friday 7th February 2025 with his beloved wife, Kay, and daughter, Jayne, by his side, George, aged 81 years of Wolstanton, a treasured grandad to Becky, Lucy and Amelia, a much-loved great-grandad of Lacey, Kaison, Dexley and Dollcie, cherished brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and wonderful friend to many.
George will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 27th February 2025 at 11:20am.
Will family 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 George to Cancer Research UK or the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to leave a donation then.
Messages of condolences may be left below.
For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 7th February 2025
Funeral Date: 27th February 2025
At rest on Thursday 6th February 2025 with his beloved wife, Pat, by his side, Clive, aged 89 years of Loggerheads, a treasured dad to Andrew and Tracy, a much-loved father-in-law to Lorrane and Gareth, wonderful grandpa to Joseph, cherished brother to Olga and the late Keith and Deirdre. Also, a loved uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Clive will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Bradwell crematorium on Friday 7th March 2025 at 12:40pm
Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
Family flowers only please by request, donations would be preferred in memory of Clive to Alzheimer’s Research or Midlands Air Ambulance. A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to leave a donation then.
Messages of condolences may be left below.
For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 6th February 2025
Funeral Date: 7th March 2025
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