Recently Deceased

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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May12024

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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Apr232024

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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Apr132024

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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Apr82024

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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Mar302024

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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Mar292024

Pamela Cox

“We knew how to love her in her presence, now we must learn to love her in her absence.”

Peacefully at rest on Friday 29th March 2024 at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, in the presence and loving care of her daughter, Pam aged 81 years of Eccleshall, now reunited with her beloved husband Arthur, the dearly loved and treasured mum of Amanda, a dear mother in law of Calvin, also a much loved and cherished nana of Olivia.

Pam 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 24th 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 Pam to Katharine House Hospice

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 29th March 2024

Funeral Date: 24th April 2024

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Mar282024

Shirley Viggars

“Those we love can never be more than a thought away…for as long as there’s a memory, they live in our hearts to stay.”

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 28th March 2024 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Shirley aged 91 years of May Bank, now reunited with her beloved husband Denis, a dearly loved mum of Coral, Martin and John, a dear mother in law of Stuart and Tracey, a much loved and treasured grandmother of Shelly, Susan, Fred, Charlotte, Sarah, Hannah, William, Todd and Jack. Also a dearly loved and cherished great grandmother of Lily, Nico, Charlie, Jenny and Oliver.

Shirley 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 16th April 2024 at 10.00am.

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 Shirley to Parkinson’s UK

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 28th March 2024

Funeral Date: 16th April 2024

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Mar272024

John Hargreaves

“In the garden of memory, in the palace of dreams … that is where you and I shall meet.”

Former England Snooker International

Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at the Douglas MacMillan Hospice, John aged 78 years of Clayton, now reunited with his dearly loved partner Dawn also a much loved and treasured Uncle, friend and neighbour.

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

Funeral service to take place at St. James The Great Church, Clayton on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 12.00 midday prior to interment at Keele 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 John 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: 27th March 2024

Funeral Date: 22nd April 2024

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Mar262024

Ronald Heath

“A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our loved ones are sealed inside to comfort us.”

Peacefully at rest on Tuesday 26th March 2024 in the presence and care of the loving staff at Florence House Care Home, Porthill. Ron aged 75 years, the dearly loved brother of Tom, formerly of Longnor Place, Eaton Park.

Now reunited with his late mum Connie and Dad Tom. Ron will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving family and friends.

Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 12th April 2024 at 2.40pm.

Ron’s family would like to extend a special thank you to all the wonderful staff at Florence House for all their support and care shown to the family.

Family flowers only please.

Messages of condolences may be left below.

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

Date Passed: 26th March 2024

Funeral Date: 12th April 2024

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