Recently Deceased

Jun302024

David Sayers

“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 30th June 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. David aged 81 years of Trent Vale, now reunited with his beloved wife Freda, the dearly loved and treasured dad of Steve and Julie, a dear father in law of Jo and Paul, a much loved and cherished grandad to Indie, Maisie and Ben.

David 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 Friday 19th July 2024 at 12.00 noon.

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

Flowers, or if preferred donations in memory of David to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 30th June 2024

Funeral Date: 19th July 2024

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Jun202024

Shirley Doreen Sadler

“Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 20th June 2024, Shirley, aged 87 years of Stoke-on-Trent, will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 20th June 2024

Funeral Date: 18th July 2024

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Jun172024

Jean Leighton

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

Peacefully at rest in her sleep on Monday 17th June 2024 at Hempstalls Hall Care Home, Jean aged 91 years of Clayton now reunited with her beloved husband Bob, the dearly loved and loving mum of Dave, Richard and Julie, a loving mother in law of Georgina, Jackie and Sam, a much loved and treasured gran of Charlotte, Eddie, Peter, Harriet, Maisie and Daniel, a cherished great gran to Matilda, Pippa, Florence, Martha, William and Alex, a loving sister of Thomas, Alan and the late Andrew, Ernie and William. Also a dear sister in law.

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

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 9th July 2024 at 12.40pm.

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

Family flowers only please.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 17th June 2024

Funeral Date: 9th July 2024

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Jun142024

Sheila Turner

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

Peacefully at rest on Friday 14th June 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Sheila aged 76 years of The Westlands, Newcastle, the dearly loved wife of David, a much loved sister of Malcolm, a loving sister in law of Derek, Pauline, Dave J and Ross Also a dearly loved and treasured aunt to Sarah, Mark, Simon and Alexa.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 2.40pm.

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 Sheila to Cancer Research.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 14th June 2024

Funeral Date: 10th July 2024

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Jun132024

Brenda Oliver

“I’ll be seeing you, In all the old familiar places, That this heart of mine embraces, All day through.”

At rest on Thursday 13th June 2024 at Rowan Court Care Home in the presence of the caring staff and her loving, devoted family by her side, Brenda aged 93 years of May Bank, peacefully passed and is now reunited with her beloved husband Dennis of 60 years.

A much loved and treasured Mum of Stephen, Alison and Julie. A dear Mother-in-Law of Judith, Geoff and Nigel. Also a cherished Nan and Great-Nan.

Brenda will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her loving family, many friends and staff at Hempstalls Hall Care Home.

Funeral service to take place at St. Mark’s Church, Basford on Monday 8th July 2024 at 1:45pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

Please accept this intimation and those wishing to attend kindly meet inside the church. Mourning attire optional.

Family flowers only please by request, donations preferred in memory of Brenda to the British Heart Foundation or c/o the funeral director or family.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 13th June 2024

Funeral Date: 8th July 2024

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Jun102024

Susan Brereton

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

Peacefully at rest on Monday 10th June 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in the presence and loving care of her family, Sue aged 69 years of Kidsgrove, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Emma and Carl, a dear mother in law of Steve and Becky, also a much loved and cherished nan of Sam, Freya, Darcie-Rose and Phoebe.

Sue 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 June 2024 at 1.20pm.

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

The family have kindly requested if all mourners attending the service could wear a splash of green in memory of Sue, this was her favourite colour.

Flowers or if preferred donations to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 10th June 2024

Funeral Date: 26th June 2024

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Jun82024

Valerie Weston

“Grief is the price we pay for love.”

Suddenly but peacefully on Saturday 8th June 2024 at her home, Val aged 80 years of West End Village, Stoke. Now reunited with her beloved husband Ron, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Julie, Ronnie and David, a dear mother in law of Mark, a much loved and amazing nana of Jack, Sophie, Wesley, David and Charlie, a cherished great nana to Joel, a loving sister of the late Maureen, Pat and Roy.

Val will be sadly missed but always remembered by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at The Old Chapel, Etruria, ST1 5PE on Tuesday 25th June 2024 at 9:30am prior to interment at Hartshill Cemetery.

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

There will be a live streaming of the service for those unable to attend. For log in details please contact the funeral director.

Flowers are welcome in memory of Val.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 8th June 2024

Funeral Date: 25th June 2024

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May292024

Margaret Rose Willshaw

“The life given to us by nature is short, but the memory of a life well spent is eternal.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 29th May 2024 at the Haywood Hospital surrounded by her loving daughter and family, Margaret aged 90 years of Silverdale, now reunited with her beloved husband Derek, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Gail, a loving mother in law to David, a cherished sister of Beryl and the late Bill, Irene & Eric. Also a loving sister in law, auntie & friend.

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

Funeral Service to take place at Silverdale Methodist Church, Earl Street, Silverdale on Monday 1st July 2024 at 1pm prior to interment at Silverdale Cemetery.

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

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Margaret to MPFT or Iris’s Cats In Need.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 29th May 2024

Funeral Date: 1st July 2024

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May292024

Jane Woodcock

“Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 29th May 2024 at her home in the presence and loving care of her family, Jane aged 72 years of Chesterton, now reunited with her beloved husband David, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Ian, David and Matthew, a dear mother-in-law of Pauline and Donna also a much loved and cherished nan to Josh, Hollie and Isobel.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 24th June 2024 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 Jane to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 29th May 2024

Funeral Date: 24th June 2024

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May272024

Dorothy Lear

“She was always an angel, and now she has her wings.”

Suddenly but peacefully on Monday 27th May 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Dorothy aged 95 years of Bradwell, now reunited with her loving husbands Jim Lear and Stanley Cook, also her loving late son Alan, a much loved mother-in-law of Beverley, a dearly loved and treasured Nan of Andrew and Hayley, a much loved and cherished great nan to Isabella, Jamie and Daisy, also a dear sister of Graham.

Dorothy 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 Tuesday 25th June 2024 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 Dorothy to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Date Passed: 27th May 2024

Date of Funeral: 25th June 2024

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May182024

Ann Maud Wagstaff

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 18th May 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Ann aged 77 years of Silverdale, now reunited with her beloved husband Allan, the dearly loved mum of Stuart, a loving mother in law of Emma, a much loved and treasured nannie to Olivia and Ashton, also a dear sister of Gerald.

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

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 4th June 2024 at 10.40am.

Will relatives please accept this intimation and would 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 Ann to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

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

Date Passed: 18th May 2024

Funeral Date: 4th June 2024

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May72024

Jean Pierce

“We get no choice; if we love, we grieve”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Jean aged 63 years of Hartshill, the dearly loved and loving wife of Roger, the much loved and treasured mum of Sarah & Daniel, a dear mother in law of Mark, a dearly loved and cherished granny of Benji, a loving sister of Alison and Kenyon, also a dear sister in law.

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

Funeral service to take place at Werrington Methodist Church, Ash Bank Road, Werrington on Wednesday 29th May 2024 at 12:15pm prior to cremation at Carmountside Crematorium.

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

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of Jean to the Alzheimer’s Society.

There will be a donation box available at the Church should anyone wish to make a donation.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 7th May 2024

Date of Funeral: 29th May 2024

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