Recently Deceased

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Eric Taylor

“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

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Patricia Emery (Pat), nee Palmer/Spencer

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

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Philip Ellis

“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

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Clifford Bateman-Price

“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

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Patricia Ann Fereday (Pat) formerly Foster

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

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Mavis Edna Holdcroft

‘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

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Karen Harvey

“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

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Donna Marie Foster

‘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

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Nicola Ashdown

“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

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John Allen Whinray

‘Don’t cry for me, I’m not gone. My soul is at rest, my heart lives on’.

Peacefully at rest on Friday 27th December 2019 in the presence and loving care of his family and the staff at The Heyfields Nursing Home, Tittensor, John aged 86 years formerly of Barlaston, the dearly loved and respected dad of Sean and Lorraine, also a loving father in law of Clio and Kevin.

John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends. Funeral service to take place at Stafford Crematorium on Tuesday 21st January 2020 at 1.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of John to Dementia UK.
For any further information please contact Kevin Lownds Funeral Services on 01782 914777.

Date Passed: 27th December 2019

Funeral Date: 21st January 2020

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Mike Heelis

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

Suddenly at home on Wednesday 25th December 2019, Mike aged 57 years of Newcastle, the much loved dad of Sam and Imogen, dear son of Rita and the late Dennis, also brother of Graham and Gillian. Mike will be sadly missed by family, friends and colleagues.

Funeral service to be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 10th February 2020 at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Mike would be gratefully accepted to The British Heart Foundation and Midlands Air Ambulance.

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

Date Passed: 25th December 2019

Funeral Date: 10th February 2020

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Mick Harrison (Cyril)

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

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 22nd December 2019 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital, Mick aged 92 years of Leek and formerly Endon, now reunited with his beloved wife Sheila, a dearly loved and loving dad, grandad and great grandad. Mick 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 Wednesday 15th January 2020 at 1.20pm.

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

Date Passed: 19th December 2019

Funeral Date: 14th January 2020

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