Recently Deceased

Peter Wilkinson

“Be the things you love most about the people who are gone.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 9th April 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Peter, aged 90 years of Florence House Residential Care Home, Porthill, and formerly Newcastle now reunited with his beloved wife Hilda.

Peter will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving cousins, friends and all the nursing staff at Florence House.

Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 27th May 2025 at 1.20pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Floral tributes welcome.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 9th April 2025

Date of Funeral: 27th May 2025

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Jeannette Cynthia Booton

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

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 9th April 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Jeannette aged 65 years of Knutton, the dearly loved mum of Sarah, Clare, Jeannette, Mark and Brent, a much loved and treasured nanna to all of her grandchildren, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend

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

Funeral service to take place at St. Mark’s Church, Basford on Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 11:30am prior to burial at Newcastle cemetery.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Jeannette to the RSUH – Ward 79

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

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

 

Date Passed: 9th April 2025

Funeral Date:  22nd May 2025

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Neil Flanagan

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

At rest on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his close and devoted family, Neil aged 71 years of Knutton, the dearly loved and loving husband of Pauline, the much loved and treasured dad of Lacey and Mark, a dear father in law to Josh and Dawn, a dearly loved and cherished grandad to Rosa, Josh, Lucas and Evelyn, a loving brother to Gary and Angela, also a dear brother in law to Andrea, Ian and the late Glenn.

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

Funeral service to take place at Keele Cemetery Community Room, Keele Road, Newcastle ST5 5AB on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 10.30am prior to interment at Silverdale Cemetery.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at Keele Cemetery.

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

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 8th April 2025

Funeral Date:  23rd April 2025

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Christopher ‘Chris’ Doolan

“Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. I hold you tightly within my heart, and there you’ll forever stay.”

Owner of Doolan Pet Supplies, Stoke Market

Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Chris aged 70 years of Trentham, the dearly loved and loving husband of Lesley, the much loved step dad of Adam and Gavin, a dearly loved and treasured grandad of Sofia-Mai and Tobias-George, a loving brother of Bill, Jim, Pat and the late Mick, a dear brother in law to Sheila, Michelle, Doug, Janet, Geoffrey and Sharon also a loving uncle to Robert, Clair and Ian. Chris will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 11.30am. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 8th April 2025

Funeral Date:  6th May 2025

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Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Crook

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

Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Jackie aged 81 years of Clayton, now reunited with her beloved husband Mike, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Samantha, Rachel and the late Elizabeth, a dear mother in law of Andy and Graham, a much loved and cherished nana of Tommy, Matt and Libby, a dearly loved and cherished great nana to Grace, also a loving sister to Christine.

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

Funeral service to take place at Keele Cemetery Community Room, Keele Road, Newcastle ST5 5AB on Monday 12th May 2025 at 11.00am prior to interment at Newcastle Cemetery.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at Keele Cemetery.

Family flowers only please; donations would be preferred in memory of Jackie to the British Heart Foundation.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For any further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed:  8th April 2025

Funeral Date: 12th May 2025

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Philip ‘Phil’ Lear

“There is a sacredness in tears. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of unspeakable love.”

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Phil aged 66 years of May Bank, the dearly loved and loving husband of Carolyn, a much loved and treasured dad of Jenny and Michael, a dear father in law to Matt and Charlotte, a loving brother to Sandra, Susan and Janet also a dear brother in law, uncle and a friend to many.

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

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 10:40am would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Phil 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 enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Messages of condolence may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 2nd April 2025

Funeral Date:  22nd April 2025

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Juliet Salt

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

Juliet battled with muscular dystrophy for 40 years and unexpectedly passed away on March 29th at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Juliet leaves behind her business La Maison which she established over thirty years ago, in Nantwich and Silverdale.

She will be sadly missed by so many people.

Her funeral will be held at Whitmore church Monday 28th April. The family ask for donations to Muscular Dystrophy UK, which can be given on the day or via the link

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Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Date Passed: 29th March 2025

Funeral Date:  28th April 2025

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Leslie ‘Les’ Cotton

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

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday 21st March 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, Leslie aged 84 years of Trentham, the dearly loved husband of Margaret, a wonderful and much loved Dad of David and Susan, dearest Father in law of David, a proud and loving Grandad of Rebecca, Georgia, Sam and Jack and dearest Brother of Philip.

Leslie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday April 23rd 2025 at 2.40pm.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Leslie to the the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 21st March 2025

Funeral Date:  23rd April 2025

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Frank Dobson

“The risk of love is loss, and the price of loss is grief – But the pain of grief is only a shadow when compared with the pain of never risking love.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 20th March 2025, Frank, aged 91 years of Madeley, the much-loved husband of Brenda, treasured dad to Jeanette and John, wonderful grandad to Jack, Elizabeth and Daniel, cherished great grandad to Ronnie and Alfie, loving son of the late Alice and Jack and brother of the late Jack, Eric and Jim. Also, a dear friend to many.

Frank will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, Madeley on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 11:30am prior to interment at Keele Cemetery.

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

Family flowers only please by request, donations would be preferred in memory of Frank to Midlands Air Ambulance. A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to leave a donation then.

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

Messages of condolences may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 20th March 2025

Funeral Date:  8th April 2025

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David Harry Goodall

“There is a sacredness in tears. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of unspeakable love.”

Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of David who passed away peacefully on Thursday 20th March 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital with his family by his side. David aged 78 years, formerly of Newcastle and Chesterton, the dearly loved son of the late Harry and Helen, the much loved brother of Gina, a dear brother in law Paul. Also, a dearly loved and treasured uncle to the late Amy.

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

Fortified with the rites of the Holy Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P

Funeral Service to take place at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, London Road Newcastle on Wednesday 9th April 2025 at 11.30am prior to interment at Keele Cemetery.

Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.

Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of David to RNLI A donation box will be available at the church via the funeral directors should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.

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

Messages of condolence may be left below.

 

Date Passed: 20th March 2025

Funeral Date:  9th April 2025

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Elaine Spencer

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains.”

At rest on Tuesday 18th March 2025, Elaine, aged 62 years of Madeley, the beloved wife of Trevor, treasured mum to Ellie and Chris, loving nana to Huey, Lucas and Riley. Also a cherished sister-in-law and dear friend to many.

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

Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, Madeley on Monday 7th April 2025 at 12:30pm.

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

The family have requested that all those in attendance wear something sparkly in memory of Elaine.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

For all further enquiries please contact Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

 

Date Passed:  18th March 2025

Funeral Date:  7th April 2025

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Winifred ‘Winnie’ Mary Hawley

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

Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Winnie who passed away peacefully on Friday 7th March 2025 surrounded by her loving family and the wonderful staff at Trentham House Care Home, fortified with the rites of the Holy Church on whose soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P.

Winnie, aged 97 years of Blurton, the dearly loved and loving wife of the late Frank, the much loved and treasured mum of Margaret and the late Neil, a dear mother-in-law of Frank, a dearly loved and cherished nanna to Lisa, Carl, Sarah and Adam, wonderful great nanna to her great grandchildren, also, a dear sister to Margaret and sister-in-law to Graham and Thora.

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

Requiem Mass to take place at St. Gregory’s RC Church, Longton on Monday 31st March 2025 at 12:30pm prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

Would all friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

Family flowers only please, donations would be preferred in memory of Winnie to Alzheimer’s Society. A donation box available at the church and the crematorium should anyone wish to donate on the day.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

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

 

 

Date Passed: 7th March 2025

Funeral Date:  31st March 2025

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