Recently Deceased

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lyndsey Ann Shaw

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

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Lyndsey aged 45 years of Oakhill, now reunited with her beloved mum and dad Patricia and Alan Shaw, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Isla and Lexi, also a dear partner of Rob.

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

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 1.30pm.

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

The family have requested that all mourners attending the service wear traditional clothing with a splash of colour in memory of Lyndsey.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Lyndsey to the Royal Stoke University Hospital – Purple Bow Scheme

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed:  1st May 2024

Funeral Date:  21st May 2024

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Margaret Owen

“Treasured with a love beyond all feeling, missed with a grief beyond all tears.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 23rd April 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Margaret aged 83 years of Etruria, now reunited with her beloved husband Ken, the dearly loved and treasured mum of David and Paula, a loving mother in law of Sharon and Paul, a much loved and cherished nan to Ben, Adam, Kimberley, Tom, Laura Nick and Toni. Also, a dearly loved great nan to Dexter, Ada & Mia.

Margaret 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 13th May 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 Margaret to the Dougie Mac Hospice at Home Care.

A donation box will be available on the day of the service should anyone wish to leave a donation then. All cheques to be made payable to ‘Douglas MacMillan Hospice’.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 23rd April 2024

Date of Funeral: 13th May 2024

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Susan Swindail

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

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 13th April 2024, Susan aged 76 years of Stoke, will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends.

At Susan’s request, an unattended cremation took place on Friday 26th April 2024.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

 

Date Passed: 13th April 2024

Funeral Date:  26th April 2024

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William Timothy ‘Tim’ Barrow

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

Peacefully at rest on Monday 8th April 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Tim aged 72 years of Chell, dearly loved husband of Maggie, a much loved dad of Kerrie and Nathan,
treasured grandad to Abbey, a loving brother of Malcolm and the late Dominic, a dear brother in law to Gwen and cherished uncle to Claire, Gemma and Tarnya.

Tim 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 25th April 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; donations would be preferred in memory of Tim to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 8th April 2024

Funeral Date:  25th April 2024

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Malcolm Lindsay Rushton ‘Malc’

“Memories are links in a golden chain that bind us until we meet again.”

Suddenly on Saturday 30th March 2024 at the A&E, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Malcolm, aged 76 years of Trentham, the cherished and devoted husband of Glennis, the much loved and treasured dad of Matthew and Lyndsay, a dear and respected father in law of Elizabeth and Jamie, the dearly loved, cherished and treasured grandpa/grandad of William, Thomas and Joshua. Malcolm will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

Malcolm spent his entire teaching career at Alexandra Junior School, Normacot; he had a long standing association with Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire School’s FA & the for the last 25 years Stoke-on-Trent Repertory Theatre.

Funeral Service to take place at St.Peter ad Vincula Church (Stoke Minster) Glebe Street Stoke on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 1.00pm prior to cremation at Carmountside Crematorium.

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

Family flowers only donations would be preferred in memory of Malcolm to the UHNM Charity to be shared between Oncology ward 202, Respiratory ward 222 and the A&E department

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 30th March 2024

Funeral Date:  1st May 2024

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