Our Condolences

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 25th June 2025 at The Hawthorns, St.Quentin’s Residential Care Home, Newcastle, formerly of 15 Hillswood Drive Endon, Beryl, aged 92 years, now reunited with her beloved husband Bert.

Beryl was the dearly loved mum of Nicola, a much loved and cherished granny of Henry, Edward and Caroline, a loving great grandma to Layla, Tadhg and Oscar, also the cherished aunt of Sandra and great-aunt of Neil.

With special thanks to the kind staff at the Hawthorns, especially Dawn and Sarah, and also mum’s wonderful former neighbours in Endon and her lovely carer, Jenny.

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 25th July 2025 at 3.30pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

No flowers or donations are necessary, but if you wish, sheaf type flowers with stems which will be taken to The Hawthorns after the service, or, if preferred, donations in memory of Beryl to the Alzheimer’s Society.

All further enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Head of Department Lecturer at Cauldon College

Peacefully at rest on Monday 16th June 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, John aged 90 years of The Westlands, Newcastle, the dearly loved husband of 67 years to Barbara, the much loved dad of Roger and Guy, a dearly loved father in law to Shirrelle and Rae, a treasured grandad to Thomas, Charlie and Esme, a dear brother in law to Bill, Bob, Alec, Dan and their partners Jean, Margaret and Valerie, a loving brother to the late Mike also a dear brother in law to the late Jean and Marjorie. John 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 25th July 2025 at 12.40pm.Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. The family have kindly requested that all mourners attending John’s service to wear smart casual clothing.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of John to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the crematorium should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

All further enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Former Great Britain International Athlete.

Manager of Great Britain and Assistant European Deaf Sports Athletic Technical Director.

It is with great sadness the Kokoruwe family announces the peaceful passing of Brian at his home in Chesterton on Saturday 14th June 2025 aged 59 years.

Brian was the dearly loved and treasured son of Wilson and Juliana Kokoruwe, a much loved and cherished dad, a dearly loved and amazing brother, a dear brother in law, a loving Uncle, a dearly and much loved cousin and a beloved friend to many. Brian will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral service to celebrate Brian’s life will take place at St. Mark’s Church, Basford Park Road, Newcastle -Under -Lyme ST5 0PG on Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 10.45am prior to interment at Chesterton Cemetery, Loomer Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 7JS. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

Messages of condolence and tributes may be left below or on www.forevermissed.com/brian-kokoruwe/about

Please all donations would be preferred in memory of Brian to Motor Neurone Disease Association

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 7th June 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Trish aged 55 years of Blurton, now reunited with her beloved husband Jeff, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Kassie and Steve, a much loved and cherished nan to Blake, Angel, Star, Lola, Jojo, Dontay, Jaxson, Kamille, Ocean, Sienna and Sydney also a dearly loved sister, auntie and friend.

Trish 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 Monday 30th June 2025 at 2.30pm.

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 Trish to the RSUH, ICU Ward Pod 4.

A donation box will be available at the crematorium should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Peacefully at rest on Friday 6th June 2025 at Tall Oaks Nursing Home, Biddulph, Shirley aged 75 years, formerly of Silverdale, the dearly loved mum of Clare, a dear mother in law of Robert, a much loved and treasured grandma to Robin and Grace, a dearly loved sister of Joan, a dear sister in law of Tom also a loving auntie to Jake.

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

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 24th June 2025 at 11.20am.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Shirley to Save The Children. A donation box will be available at the crematorium via the funeral directors.

All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500