Recently Deceased

John David Parfitt

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

Suddenly, on Thursday 9th January 2025 at his home, John aged 69 years of Audley, the dearly loved dad of Tina, Jason, Jeff & Tara, a much loved and treasured grandad to Leo, Sophie, Clay, Rhys, Kos, Karly, Layton, Dolton, Aria and Star, also a dearly loved and cherished great-grandad to Hugo and Willow.

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

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 6th February 2025 at 1.20 pm.

Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Flowers welcome

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: 9th January 2025

Date of Funeral: 6th February 2025

View or post comments

Reginald ‘Reg’ John Edwards

“Memories are links in a golden chain that bind us until we meet again.”

At rest on Tuesday 7th January 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Reg aged 77 years of Hartshill, a dearly loved uncle to Stephen, David and Andrew also a loving cousin to Valerie.

Reg 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 Monday 27th January 2025 at 12 noon.

Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Reg to Parkinson’s UK

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 7th January 2025

Funeral Date:  27th January 2025

View or post comments

Kerry Ann Wilson

“Our joys will be greater, our love will be deeper, our life will be fuller because we shared your moment.”

Comedian, impressionist, singer and all-round entertainer.

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden, unexpected and untimely passing of our beautiful Kerry Wilson aged 56 years of Trentham, on Friday 3rd January 2025 with her loving family and partner by her side.

Kerry was the precious daughter of Linda and Russ, cherished partner of Gina, a loving sister to Kate, Rachel and the late Adam. She was a treasured aunty who was devoted to and adored by her nieces and nephews and a good loyal friend to many.

Kerry will be deeply missed but always fondly remembered by all her family, her numerous friends and everyone who knew her. She touched the lives of so many people in so many ways.

We will be having a celebration of Kerry’s wonderful life at The Old Chapel, Etruria Road ST1 5PE on Wednesday 5th February 2025 at 1.00pm followed by a private family cremation.

All who loved Kerry are welcome to come along as we celebrate her amazing life.

Family flowers only. Any donations given in memory of Kerry will go to Stoke-on-Trent Churches Community Night Shelter.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed:  3rd January 2025

Funeral Date:  5th February 2025

View or post comments

Margaret Malcolm

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

Suddenly but peacefully on Friday 3rd January 2025 at Westcfoft Nursing Home, Hanley, Margaret aged 93 years formerly of Crewe, now reunited with her loving husband of 73 years Reg, the dearly loved and devoted mum of Karen, a much loved and treasured gran to Samantha, Angela, Claire and Jason also a dearly loved and cherished great gran to Kayleigh, Willow, Keeron, Blaine, Kyra, Ben, Karson and Breyella.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Crewe Crematorium on Friday 31st January 2025 at 10:45am

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Margaret to Alzheimer’s Society.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Messages of condolences may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 3rd January 2025

Funeral Date:  31st January 2025

View or post comments

Betty Twist

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

Former Ladies Golf Captain at Greenway Hall

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 31st December 2024 in the loving care of her family and the staff at Hempstalls Hall Care Home, Newcastle, Betty aged 96 years formerly of Baddeley Green, now reunited with her beloved husband Ted, the dearly loved mum of Ian and David also a loving mother in law. Betty will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 2:30pm. Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Betty to RSUH Trauma Ward 228 & Haywood Hospital, Broadfield Ward.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 31st December 2024

Funeral Date:  21st January 2025

View or post comments

Allan Rowley

“Your memory feels like home to me. So whenever my mind wanders, it always finds its way back to you.”

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 29th December 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Allan aged 85 years of Chesterton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Phyllis, the much loved dad of David and Annette, a dear father in law of Marie and Kevin, a dearly loved and treasured grandad to Emma, Laura, Olivia and Jack, also a much loved and cherished great grandad to Senna, Enzo, Harvey, Ysabella, Poppy-Ann, Joel and Beatrix. Allan 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 Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 1:20pm.

Will relatives 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 Allan to Cancer Research UK

A warm invitation is open for you to join the family for refreshments and to continue sharing memories of Allan after the service at The Jolly Potters, Crackley Bank, Chesterton, Newcastle ST5 7AB

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: 29th December 2024

Funeral Date: 14th January 2025

View or post comments

Margaret MacMillan

“Grief can be the garden of compassion if you keep your heart open”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 24th December 2024 at Newford Nursing Home, Milton, Margaret (Marg) aged 83 years of Penkhull now reunited with her beloved husband Iain, the dearly loved and loving mum of Debbie and the late Iain, a dear mother in law to Paul and Cathy, a much loved and treasured nana to Natasha, Jade and Ellie- Mae, a dearly loved and cherished great nana to Loui, Rosie and Finley also a loving sister and sister in law.

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

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 11am.

Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

For any further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

 

Date Passed: 24th December 2024

Funeral Date:  16th January 2025

View or post comments

Antony ‘Tony’ Highfield Johnson

“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.”

Tony of Wolstanton, formerly of Acton, devoted husband of the late Margaret, a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on 17th December at RSUH aged 95 years.

A true gentleman, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 9th January at 2:40pm.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

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

Date Passed:  17th December 2024

Funeral Date: 9th January 2025

View or post comments

Frances ‘Fran’ Griffith

“Loving you changed my life. It should come as no surprise that losing you has done the same.”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 16th December 2024 in the presence and loving care of her daughter and the staff at Alison House Care Home, Basford, Fran aged 82 years formerly of Clayton, the dearly loved and loving mum of Deb and Gill, a much loved sister of Mike, Ruth, Chris and Kate, a dearly loved and treasured grandma to Arthur, Alice, Stanley and Flo, also a cherished great grandma to Tai. Fran will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family, friends and the staff at Alison House.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 10.40am.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Fran to Amnesty International. A donation box will be available at the crematorium via the funeral directors.

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

Date Passed: 16th December 2024

Date of funeral: 8th January 2025

View or post comments

Elaine Caine

“Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 12th December 2024 at Lawton Manor Care Home, Church Lawton in the presence and loving care of her devoted family, Elaine aged 80 years of Brown Edge, now reunited with her beloved husband Bernard (Bern), the dearly loved and treasured mum of Paul, Simon, Glenda, Michael and Fay, a dear mother in law to Jackie, Alison, Vanessa and Steve, a much loved and cherished nana to Beth, Joe, Jake, Maisie, Caleb, Matilda, Lily and Martha also a dearly loved great nana to Seb.

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

Funeral service to take place at The Old Chapel, Etruria Road ST1 5PE on Friday 3rd January 2025 at 11.15am prior to interment at Brown Edge Lawn Cemetery ST6 8TD

Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Chapel.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Floral tributes or if preferred a donation for a commemorative bench in memory of Elaine and Bernard would be most welcome.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

 

 

Date Passed: 12th December 2024

Funeral Date:  3rd January 2025

View or post comments

Pauline Joyce Twigg

“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.”

Peacefully at rest on Monday 9th December 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Pauline aged 73 years of Chesterton, the dearly loved wife of Dave, a much loved and treasured mum of Pamela, Julie and Peter, a dear mother in law of Mike, Andy and Michelle, a dearly loved Nan to Sarah, David, Jessica, Gemma, Kelvyn, Arron and Ashley, a much loved and cherished great nan to Rebecca, Melissa, Zyla and Taliyah, also a loving sister and sister in law.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 6th January 2025 at 3.20pm.

Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

We kindly ask for no flowers, donations would be preferred in memory of Pauline to Katharine House Hospice & the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the crematorium should you wish to make a donation then.

 

Date Passed: 9th December 2024

Funeral Date:  6th January 2025

View or post comments

Joan Scally

“If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.”

Joan peacefully passed away in her sleep on Monday 9th December 2024 at Rowan Court Care Home, Silverdale. Joan aged 88 years of Newcastle now reunited with her beloved husband Henry, the dearly loved mum of Malcolm and Mark, a dear mother in law to Denise and Helen also a much loved and treasured Nan to Stephanie, Georgina and Daniel and cousin to Ian.

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

Funeral service to take place at St. Giles Church, Newcastle on Monday 6th January 2025 at 11:30am prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.

Will relatives please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Joan to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the Church.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

 

 

Date Passed: 9th December 2024

Funeral Date:  6th January 2025

View or post comments

Contact Us

When someone close to you dies, having to arrange their funeral will probably be one of the most difficult challenges you have to face in life. We’re here for you in your time of need day or night. We are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year offering a personal service to the families of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent.