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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen nor even touched, but just felt in the heart.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 13th August 2021 at her home and surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Kath aged 90 years of Basford, now reunited with her beloved husband Alf, the dearly loved and loving mum of Barbara, Kevin, Neil, Glyn and the late Paul, a loving mother in law to Denise and Barbara, a much loved and treasured nan to her 16 grandchildren, a cherished and loving great nan to her 29 great grandchildren, a very special and loving great great nan, also a dear sister in law. Kath will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends.

Funeral service to take place at St.Mark’s Parish Church, Basford on Thursday 2nd September 2021 at 12.45pm prior to interment at Hartshill Cemetery.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Kath, to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice,

All donations and enquiries to: Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 13th August 2021

Funeral Date: 2nd September 2021

“She loved life and it loved her right back, she brought love with her wherever she went and shared it with those around her.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 12th August 2021, Janice aged 60 years of Newcastle, the beloved fiancé of Kevin, the loving mum of Marc, Joe, Nicky and the late Timmy, the treasured and much loved step-mum to Sam and Bob, the adored grandmother to Jamie, Benjamin and Amelia, and a cherished friend to Carol, Marisa, Michelle, Kath, Alan, Barbra, Rob, Tim, Sandra, Angela and many more.

Janice was kind, brave, loving, hilarious, always up for a laugh, she would do anything for anyone, she was a bit coo coo and always late but she had a heart of gold and will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 3rd September 2021 at 12:40pm.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Janice, to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

All enquiries to: Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 12th August 2021

Funeral Date: 3rd September 2021

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us, I love you more than there are stars in the sky and fish in the waters”

At rest on Tuesday 10th August 2021 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice in the presence and loving care of his family, Iain aged 50 years of Meir Hay the dearly loved and loving
partner of Cathy, the much loved and treasured dad of Natasha and Jade, a loving Son of Margaret and the late Iain, a dear son in law of Teresa and Ron, a dearly loved brother of Debbie, the most precious uncle of Ellie – Mae also a dear brother in law of
Paul, Anne – Marie and her husband Richard.
Iain will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Iain’s life to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on
Friday 20th August 2021 at 2.30pm.
The family have requested that people attending the service wear casual clothing.
A live webcast of the service will be available, for log in details please contact the funeral director.
Messages of condolence may be left on this website
Family flowers only please donations would be preferred
in memory of Iain to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice
c/o the Funeral Director

Any further enquires please contact
Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on
01782 914777

Date Passed: 10th August 2021

Funeral Date: 20th August 2021

“Memories are the one place we can visit those we’ve lost and since memories are portable, we can take our loved ones with us everywhere we go.”

At rest on Sunday 8th August 2021 at her home, Sheree aged 34 years of Knutton, the dearly loved and loving daughter of Angela and Michael, the much loved and treasured mum of Harrison and Ava, a loving sister of Jordon, Rachel and Martin also a dear partner of the late Jamie. Sheree will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends. The family have requested that all mourners attending the service wear casual clothing and no black attire. Funeral service to take place at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Newcastle on Tuesday 31st August 2021 at 11.30am prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

Flowers or if preferred, donations in memory of Sheree to RSUH Acute Medical Unit. M floral tributes c/o the funeral director and all enquiries to: Kevin Lownds Funeral Services Kevin Lownds Funeral Services 01782 914777

Date Passed: 8th August 2021

Funeral Date: 31st August 2021

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

Date Passed:

Funeral Date: 7th September 2021

“When we lose someone we love we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.”

Date Passed: 4th August 2021

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“Some people bring such incredible light to this world, that even after they are gone, the light remains.”

It is with great sadness, that the family announce the passing of Guy, aged 87 years, husband of Christine, father of Edward, Tara and Fleur, cherished grandfather of Christian, Oriana, Guy, William, Milo and Adelaide. Guy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

A family only funeral service is to take place at the Parish Church of St. Mary & All Saints, Whitmore on Thursday 12th August 2021 at 2:00pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

A memorial service will take place at a later date details to be announced.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

No floral tributes. Donations would be preferred in memory of Guy to Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.

Any further enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

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Funeral Date: 12th August 2021

The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.’ Psalm 37:29

Peacefully, on Wednesday 21st July 2021 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Sheila, aged 81 years of Madeley, the devoted wife of Ray, a much loved mum to Nigel and Kate, a dear mother in law to Jenni and the late Jonathan, also a cherished nan. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends but fondly remembered.

A funeral service will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 5th August 2021 at 2pm. Messages of condolence may be left on this website

Family flowers only please. Donations would be preferred in memory of Sheila to ‘Air Ambulance’.

Any further enquires please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 21st July 2021

Funeral Date: 5th August 2021

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

At rest on Saturday 17th July 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family, Tony aged 76 years of Cross Heath, the dearly loved and treasured husband of Christine, the much loved dad of Neil, Joanne, Gail, Alex, Thomas and Gen, a dearly loved and very special father in law of Kelly and Andy, also an adored and cherished grandad.

Tony was a big Stoke City fan and loved his steam engines, a no fuss or frills kind of guy but more than anything he was a man who adored his family. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

A private funeral service to celebrate Tony’s life will take place at a date a time to be confirmed.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

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

Date Passed: 17th July 2021

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“A memory is a keepsake of time that lives forever in the heart.”

Suddenly, on Sunday 4th July 2021 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Jean aged 83 years of Hanford, now reunited with her beloved husband Winston, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Mandy, Alan and Ronnie, a loving mother in law of Fred, Sue and Edna, a much loved and cherished grandma of Jill, Bobby, Mary, Adam, Ryan and Alan, a dearly loved and loving great grandma of Kaitlin, Skyla-Rose, Dougie, Willow and Bella-Mai, also a dear sister of Violet and aunty of Beverley.

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

A funeral service will take place at St. Thomas’ Parish Church, Penkhull on Thursday 29th July 2021 at 1.00pm prior to interment at Hartshill Cemetery.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website

For all floral tributes and any further enquires please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Date Passed: 4th July 2021

Funeral Date: 29th July 2021

“Grief never ends…but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith… It is the price of love.”

At rest on Saturday 3rd July 2021 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, David aged 59 years of Etruria, the dearly loved and treasured son of Kathleen and Harry, the much loved dad of Michael and Craig, a dearly loved and very special brother of Jane and Lisa, a dearly loved and cherished grandad and great grandad, also, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and nephew.

David was a huge football fan and from the day he was old enough he never missed a game, Stoke through and through. He was fun loving, outgoing and never stopped smiling. He was always up for a laugh, but more than anything he was a man who adored his family. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

A private funeral service to celebrate David’s life will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 16th July 2021 at 1:45pm. By the family’s request, bright clothing or Stoke City shirts to be worn. No mourning attire.

A live webcast of the service will be available, for login details please contact the funeral director.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

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

Date Passed: 3rd July 2021

Funeral Date: 16th July 2021

“Little by little we let go of loss… but never of love.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 2nd July 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Eric aged 94 years of Clayton, the much loved and treasured father of Heather and Janet, a loving father-in-law of Paul & Peter, a dearly loved and cherished grandad to Hannah, Laura, Oliver and Chloe, a very special great grandad to Ava, Leo, Evelyn, James, Isaac and Zak, also a dear brother in law of Joyce. Eric will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

A joint funeral service to celebrate the lives of Eric and his wife Lorna will take place at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, Severn Drive, Clayton on Thursday 15th July 2021 at 1:15pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

A live webcast of the crematorium service will take place following the church service at 2:40pm. For log in details please contact the funeral director.

Messages of condolence may be left on this website.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Lorna & Eric to Alzheimer’s Society or Animal Lifeline c/o the funeral director.

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

Date Passed: 2nd July 2021

Funeral Date: 15th July 2021