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Raymond Simpson (Ray)

“Those we love never truly leave us. There are certain things death cannot touch.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 24th September 2019 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital. Ray aged 70 years of Mucklestone and formerly of Hanchurch. A treasured family man: a husband, dad, grandad, father-in-law, brother, and brother-in-law, who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

The funeral will take place at Bradwell Crematorium,  on Friday 18th October 2019 at 12.40. Would mourners wear bright colours please, no flowers, donations would be preferred in memory of Ray to Cancer Research UK.

Date Passed: 24th September 2019

Funeral Date: 18th October 2019

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James Terence Griffiths (Jim)

‘Nothing on earth will ever replace the sound of your voice or the smile on your face’

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 1st August 2019 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital. Jim aged 75 years of Chesterton, the dearly loved dad of Helen, Terence and Claire, also a much loved grandad of Libby, Ashley, Ryan and Kai, 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 29th August 2019 at 2.40pm. Rest in peace.

Date Passed: 1st August 2019

Funeral Date: 29th August 2019

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Kenneth Paton ( Ken)

“God must need another angel around the throne tonight”

Kenneth of Hartshill, passed away on Monday 29th July 2019, aged 77 years in the presence of his family, knowing that he was loved.  Ken bore his illness with great courage and dignity. He will be sorely missed by his children Deanna, Tracey, Michael, all his family and many friends.

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 9th August at 12.40pm.

Date Passed: 29th July 2019

Funeral Date: 9th August 2019

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Nicholas John Skerrett (Nick)

“Not just today, but a lifetime through, we will always treasure memories of you.”

Nick passed away peacefully on Tuesday 16th July knowing how much he was loved, in the presence and tender care of his family at Heyfields Nursing Home.

He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and many friends.

Evening reception to take place at St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church, Stone on Thursday 1st August 2019 at 4.30pm. Requiem mass on Friday 2nd August 2019 at 11.00am prior to interment at Stone Cemetery, Woodland Garden of Remembrance. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Nick to Cancer Research UK or Professor Josep Sule Suso Research.

Further information to follow.

Date Passed: 16th July 2019

Funeral Date: 2nd August 2019

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Colin Harry Charles Head

“Not just today, but a lifetime through, we will always treasure memories of you.”

At rest on Friday 5th July 2019, Colin will be remembered with affection by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 16th July at Bradwell Crematorium at 2.40pm, would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in Colins memory, which will be donated to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

Date Passed: 5th July 2019

Funeral Date: 16th July 2019

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Patricia Ann Farr

What though the radiance which was once so bright, be now forever taken from my sight”

Patricia passed away peacefully on Saturday 29th June 2019 in the presence and loving care of her family. She was a cherished wife, mum, mum in law, nan, great nana and sister.

Her funeral and cremation will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 11th July 2019 at 11.20 am. No flowers by request please. Donations would be preferred in memory of Patricia to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her. Rest in Peace

Date Passed: 29th June 2019

Funeral Date: 11th July 2019

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Susan Head

“Remember her and only that she is gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.”

At rest on Monday 24th June 2019 at The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Sue Aged 71 years. The cherished wife of Colin. Devoted mum of Sarah and Jenny and treasured grandma to Libby, Harry, Polly, Maddy and Esme. Sue will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Service and Cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 1.20pm.

Date Passed: 24th June 2019

Funeral Date: 2nd July 2019

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Paula Thornton

He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest”

Paula passed away peacefully on Friday 21st June 2019 in the care of  The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, aged 57 years, knowing she was loved, the devoted mum of Lisa, loving nana to Zac, Layla and Sofia. Paula will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends including all those she worked with at the bakery.

Funeral Service to take place at The Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Silverdale on Monday 1st July 2019 at 10am, prior to interment at Silverdale Cemetery.

Date Passed: 21st June 2019

Funeral Date: 1st July 2019

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Peter Fox

A light has gone out of our lives, but he will live on in our hearts. Suddenly but peacefully at rest on Friday 17th May, in the presence of his loving wife Sandra and family. Peter will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Funeral to take place at Bradwell Crematorium at 12.40 pm on Friday 31st May 2019. Followed by refreshments and sharing of memories of Peter at Bradwell Working Mens Club.

Family flowers only please by request. Donations would be preferred in memory of Peter to The Critical Care Unit at The Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Rest In Peace.

Date Passed: 17th Mary 2019

Funeral Date: 31st May 2019

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Emily May Morris

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. Peacefully at rest on 11th May 2019, aged 91 years in the presence and care of her loving and loved daughter. May will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral to take place at St. Thomas’ Church, Butterton, on Wednesday 22nd May 2019 at 12.45pm. Rest in peace.

Date Passed: 11th May 2019

Funeral Date: 22nd May 2019

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Joan Ford

You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she lived, cherish her memory and let it live on. Joan slipped away peacefully at home on Monday 6th May 2019, aged 85 years, in the presence of her devoted family. Now reunited with her beloved  husband Selwyn. Rest in peace. Funeral arrangements to follow.

Date Passed: 6th May 2019

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Margaret Davies

There is no night without dawn. No winter without spring.

Margaret passed away suddenly on 22nd April 2019 aged 85 years.

She will be missed deeply by her loving family and fondly remembered by all who knew her, including the numerous children she taught throughout her many years as an infant teacher.

May she rest in peace and may those she loved be comforted.

Funeral to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 7th May at 3.00pm.

Date Passed: 22nd April 2019

Funeral Date: 7th May 2019

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