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Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.

Port Vale Striker

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 15th March 2020 at St.Mary’s Nursing Home in Stone, Mick aged 77 years formerly of Clayton, now reunited with his beloved wife Avis, the dearly loved and respected dad of Andrew and Laura, a loving father in law of Sally and Jon, also a dear brother of Robert and James.

Mick was a former Port Vale striker, he joined the Valiants in 1967 after being signed by Stanley Matthews, he made a total of 200 appearances scoring 25 times, he was a Port Vale promotion winner and popular forward.

Mick will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 9th April 2020 at 10 am. Only close family members to attend due to the current social restrictions please. A memorial service will take place in memory of Mick later in the year.

Family flowers only please, donations would be gratefully received in memory of Mick to The British Heart Foundation or The Alzheimer’s Society.

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

Date Passed: 15th March 2020

Funeral Date: 9th April 2020

“The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind.”

At rest, too soon, on Monday 2nd March 2020, Chantal aged 52 years of Clayton, a dearly loved and loving wife of Ashook, a much loved and treasured mum of Krista.

Chantal will be sadly missed but remembered with great fondness by all of her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Friday 20th March 2020 at 1.15pm, at The Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Newcastle, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Flowers would be gratefully received in memory of Chantal via the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 2nd March 2020

Funeral Date: 20th March 2020

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves memories no one can steal.”

Peacefully at rest on 28th February 2020 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital, May, aged 79 years of Knutton, now reunited with her beloved husband Michael. Dearly loved and loving mum of Amanda, mother-in-law of Jonathan, treasured nanna of Amy and Lee. Also, a dear sister of Ivy and loving aunt.

May was a sociable character, enjoyed a cheeky Subway or McDonald’s and loved spending time completing her word search book. She will be greatly missed but lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Knutton on Friday 13th March 2020 at 11am prior to interment at Knutton Cemetery.

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

Date Passed: 28th February 2020

Funeral Date: 13th March 2020

“Sad are the hearts that love you, silent the tears that fall.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 12th February 2020 at The Douglas MacMillan Hospice after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Eric aged 78 years of Trentham, the dearly loved and loving husband of Vera, the much loved and treasured dad of Darren and Debbie, a loving father in law of Joanne, a dearly loved and cherished grandad of Lauren, Bethan, Megan, Hannah and George, a much loved and treasured great grandad of Chase and Leo, also a dear brother of Ann and brother in law to Margaret.

Eric 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 Friday 28th February 2020 at 2:00pm.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Eric to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

For any further information, please call Kevin Lownds Funeral Service on 01782 914777.

Date Passed: 12th February 2020

Funeral Date: 28th February 2020

At rest on Thursday 6th February 2020 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Pat aged 71 years of Hartshill, now reunited with her beloved husband Mick, the dearly loved and loving mum of Trudy, Jenny, Kay and Mick, a dear mother in law to Steve, Tony and Rob, a much loved and treasured mama to Hannah, Sam, Maisie, Samantha, Mike, Marcus, Tommy and Millie, a dearly loved and cherished great mama  to Layla, Evie, Francesca, Kellin, Hollie, Callen, Kiera and Ashton, also a much loved sister and sister in law.

Pat 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 24th February 2020 at  3:20 pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations would be preferred in Memory of Pat to the UHNM Charity (Dialysis Unit)

For any further information, please call Kevin Lownds Funeral Services on 01782 914777.

Date Passed: 6th February 2020

Funeral Date: 24th February 2020

“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 4th February 2020 at Goldenhill Nursing Home. Much loved and respected father of Paul Ellis, Philip, aged 74 years, will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family and friends.

Date Passed: 4th February 2020

Funeral Date:

“Nothing can ever take away a love the heart holds dear.”

Cliff, known to his friends as

“Cliff The Clock”, passed away in his own home on Saturday 1st February 2020,

aged 71 years, knowing he was loved.

His funeral will take place on Friday 21st February in the Carmountside Crematorium Chapel at 10am, followed by cremation.

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

Date Passed: 1st Feburary 2020

Funeral Date: 21st February 2020

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 29th January 2020 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital, Pat aged 71 years of Hanford, the dearly loved and loving mum of Caroline and Craig, a loving mother on law to Katerina, a much loved and treasured nana to Jacob and Alex.

Pat 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 Wednesday 26th February 2020 at 11:20 am.

No flowers please, donations would be preferred in memory of Pat to The Donna Louise Trust.

For any further information, please call Kevin Lownds Funeral Services on 01782 914777.

Date Passed: 29th January 2020

Funeral Date: 26th February 2020

‘Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.’

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital, Mavis aged 93 years of Endon, now reunited with her beloved husband Bill, the dearly loved and loving mum of Billy, Lenny, Paul, Lynn, David, Denise and Philip, a dear mother in law, a much loved and treasured nana, a dearly loved and cherished great nana, also a loving sister. Mavis will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends.

Funeral service to take place at Endon Methodist Church on Tuesday 11th February 2020 at 1:15pm prior to interment at Carmountside Lawn Cemetery.

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

Date Passed: 22nd January 2020

Funeral Date: 11th February 2020

“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart”. Mahatma Gandhi

Peacefully at rest  on Monday 20th January 2020 at her home and surrounded by her loving and devoted family, after a short illness fought with great courage and dignity, Karen aged 62 years of Trent vale, the dearly loved and loving wife of Bill, the much loved and treasured mum of Clare and Charlotte, a loving mother in law of Paul and Mark, a cherished and loving nanny of Samantha, Andrea, Bethany, William, Summer, Darcie and Connie, a loving great nanny to Pippa, a dearly loved sister of Lorraine, Michael, Liz and the late Andrew, a dear sister in law of Steve and Ian also a much loved auntie, and niece of Maureen.

Karen loved walking their dogs with Bill, and going on cruises and holidays, the favourite place she visited was Casablanca, she will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends.

Funeral service to take place at Our Lady of the Angels and Saint Peter in Chains, Stoke, ST4 7LT on Monday 3rd February 2020 at 12.45pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

The family have requested that everyone please wear bright colours to celebrate Karen’s life.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Karen to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

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

Date Passed: 20th January 2020

Funeral Date: 3rd February 2020

‘A beautiful person is one who has a pure heart, who cherishes the values of simplicity, generosity, truth, patience and compassion.’

At rest on Saturday 11th January 2020, at The Royal Stoke University Hospital, Donna aged 49 years, a beautiful person, will be remembered with affection by all her loved ones and her many friends. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 5th February at Bradwell Crematorium at 10:00am, will relatives please accept this the only intimation would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.  Flowers welcome.

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

Date Passed: 11th January 2020

Funeral Date: 5th February 2020

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

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 8th January 2020 at The Douglas MacMillan Hospice surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Nicola aged 41 years of Eaton Park, the dearly loved  treasured and wonderful mum of Joshua, Maisie and Erin, the much loved and precious daughter of Linda and Robin.

Nicola was a beautiful person, inside and out, she touched the hearts of so many by her caring, skilful, professional and empathetic manner in her job and her wonderful bright, happy, helpful and caring nature shown to all, around her. This world has lost something rare and priceless. Nicola will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many, many friends.

Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 27th January 2020 at 3.30pm.

The family have requested that everyone please wear bright colours to reflect and celebrate Nicola’s life.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Nicola to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice, Cancer Research UK and for the Bereavement Room on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Royal Stoke University Hospital.

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

Date Passed: 8th January 2020

Funeral Date: 27th January 2020