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Albert CARTER(Alb)
Resting peacefully on Thursday 16 July 2020 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital, in the presence and loving care of his daughter, Alb, 93 years old from Abbey Hulton and before Cobridge and Sneyd Green, now reunited with his happy wife Nancy. Life has been a happy and beloved father, an expensive father of Neil, a loving brother of the past due to John Array Vida, Mary, Sam and Betty, a loving brother-in-law of Geoff, an expensive uncle, also a very enjoyed dad.
Alb will miss a lot, but fondly his whole love circle of family and many friends. Due to existing restrictions, a personal funeral will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.
The flowers are welcome. Messages of condolence can be left on the funeral home’s website. All requests to Kevin Lownds Funeral Services 12 – thirteen Andrew Place Newcastle ST5 1DL Tel: 01782 914777.
OLIVE COOPER
Suddenly, but in peace, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Kingsley Rest Home Wolstanton, 85-year-old Olive in Newcastle. Wife of the past Thomas Cooper, Julie’s beloved mother, loving friend of Adam and Michelle and great-grandmother of Aura.
Olive will be remembered by all her dear friends and family. The funeral and cremation will be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 2 p.m.
Personal invitation only. Family flowers only, please, liked to send donations to Kingsley Rest Home, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 8BZ or the Alzheimer Society in reminiscence of Olive.
Funeral entrusted to: Salt – Son Funeral Home Bridge St, Newcastle Tel. 01782 617073.
Jennifer EYNON
On July 18, 2020, Jenny, 81, of Alsager. Peter’s beloved wife, Andrew and Clare’s loving mother, Karen’s expensive stepmother and the most expensive Megan and Erin.
A personal funeral will be held, but if you wish to make a donation in memory of Jenny, the charity of choice is Cancer Research UK. All donations and inquiries at 144/146 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JA 01270 882097.
Jean PICKIN
Jean Pickin died peacefully on 8 July 2020, at the age of a short illness. Bill’s devoted wife, a much-enjoyed mother of Jane and Rachel and Ben’s loving grandmother, Kate and Flora.
Due to current circumstances a private funeral & cremation will be held in Wantage on Tuesday 28th July. Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimer’s Society and Stirling’s Care Home in Jean’s name may be sent to J Godfrey & Son, Ware Road, Stanford in the Vale, Faringdon, SN7 8NY Tel. 01367 718998.
Christine SANDERS Born Whiston
Suddenly, on Saturday 11 July 2020 in M.D.G.H surrounded by his beloved family, Christine, from Congleton years before Basford, Newcastle Under Lyme.
The loving daughter of the late William and the deceased Alice Whiston, the faithful sister of the late Raymond and the deceased Brenda, a much-loved sister-in-law of the late Valerie, a beloved aunt, Colin’s faithful wife and an intelligent friend to many.
Christine will be very missed throughout her circle of family and friends, but also her affection. A personal funeral and a deposit service will be held at Carmountside Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
All requests: Michael Goulding, Dolven Funeral Services, Independent Directors of Family Funerals, 31-33 Congleton Rd, Biddulph, SOT, ST8 6DY. Tel: 01782 379191.
June Marion STEPHENSON
End of Blythe Bridge. Peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at the age of 89. Found in love with her late husband, Eric. Carol’s beloved mother, Steve and Simon.
Dear sister of Margaret and dear wife and great-grandmother. A personal family service circle will be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday, July 24 at 1:20 p.m.
Family flowers only. Should you wish to make a donation in memory of June, they would be greatly appreciated for the Donna Louise Trust. All enquiries to Greg Hodgkinson Funeral Director Bridge Street, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1YB. Tel: 01995 601600.
Irene TOMKINSON
Peacefully on July 9th, 2020 at Lawton Rise Care Home, Irene aged 80 years of Hanley.
The beloved wife of the past, Geoff, Paul’s beloved mother and an expensive sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Irene will be remembered and missed a lot through her circle of family and friends.
A funeral will be held at Carmountside Crematorium taking into account the existing situation. No flowers on request please. Donations would be appreciated for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Donations and inquiries to: Funeral Directors of the Williamson Brothers family, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
Mary AINSWORTH On 26th June 2020 in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, age 90.
Former Newcastle and retired instructor at St. Mary’s, Stanier Street. Wife of past Tom was glad, much enjoyed and lamented through the circle of relatives Kathryn, Thomas, Mark, Charlotte, James and Isabel.
A birthday party of Mary’s life will take place in Newcastle at a later date, to be confirmed. Match: [email protected].
John DOORBAR
On July 14, 2020, Biddulph’s 79-year-old John embarked on his new journey.
He’s a loving and precious husband of David. A personal service will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday 30 July; anyone wishing to attend, contact the funeral director until Monday, July 27, and meet at the crematorium.
If you send flowers reminiscent of John, it would be highly appreciated if they were bright colors of the sun, or if favorite gifts can be sent to the Douglas Macmillian Hospice.
Inquiries to: John Garside – Son, 2 Cross Street, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, ST8 6BD Telephone inquiries: 01782 513210.
Christopher BIRCH (Chris)
Sharon’s happy husband, Josh and Oliver’s happy father, Mary and Ken’s happy son, Jason’s happy brother, his love brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and many.
Private service and cremation will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, July 28 at noon. Not on request, donations reminiscent of Chris to www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ christopher-a-birch Consultations at: Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
William DOWN (Bill)
At rest on July 8, 2020 at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home, Goldenhill, 87th Elder Bill.
Devoted husband of Margaret, dear father of Janet, father-in-law of John and grandfather and valuable great-grandfather. Bill will be missed all over his circle of family and friends.
A funeral will be held at the cemetery at Tunstall Cemetery on Tuesday, July 28 at 11:30 a.m. Floral tributes are welcome in the reminiscence of Bill.
All floral tributes and queries addressed to John Johnson Funeralcare, 22 Madeley Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5AT, 01782837832
Stephen Philip GEMZA (Steve)
In peace on Saturday 11 July 2020 in RSUH, Steve, 67, of Penkhull.
June’s beloved husband, Dawn’s beloved father, Stevie and Tom, Simon and Patrycja’s most expensive stepfather, Kelvin and Peter’s expensive brother and Lesley and David’s brother-in-law, an expensive uncle and co-worker.
Due to existing restrictions, a personal cremation will be performed. Flowers are not accepted upon request, donations can be donated in reminiscence of Steve to Cancer Research Uk or Dogs Trust on our website: www.leeses.co.uk/online-donations (A. Boulton – Sons) St. Peters Close Stoke. ST4 1LP Tel: 01782 744433
Alma LEONIC
In peace on July 15, 2020, at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Alma, 86, by Sneyd Green. The happy wife of the past Andre, Sue’s happy mother, enjoyed Dave’s mother-in-law, a loving aunt and friend of many.
Private service and cremation will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 p.m. No flowers on request, favorite donations for Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Donations and inquiries to: Funeral Directors of the Williamson Brothers family, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
Malcolm Clive MATHER (Clive)
Tragically, on Sunday, July 12, 2020, Clive is Parkhall’s birthday.
Sandra’s beloved husband, Ashley and Glen’s beloved father, Hannah’s most expensive stepfather, Skye’s faithful grandfather, the beloved son of the past due to Reginald and Marjorie Mather, June’s brother-in-law and Caroline’s uncle, an expensive nephew, a special friend of Alan’s and an intelligent friend for many.
Due to existing restrictions, a cremation will be carried out. All requests to: (A. Boulton – Sons) St. Peters Close Stoke. ST4 1LP Tel: 01782 744433
Elsie May RHODES (Maise)
Resting quietly on Friday, July 10, Maisie, 94, from Meir Park. Devoted and joyful wife of the late Bill, happy and enjoyed mother to Tony and Phillip, stepdaughters Barbara and Cheryl, happy grandmother of Linsey and Mark and great-grandchildren Jake and Evie.
Margaret’s older sister Elizabeth and Geoffrey, Patricia’s sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ron. Always loved, forgotten, we miss you more than words can say.
A personal funeral and cremation will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, July 31. Family flowers, please. Donations if you want to the Alzheimer’s Society. Inquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare Sandon Road Meir, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DJ Tel. 01782 315238/711244
Graham STUART (Archie the plasterer)
Graham, 62, of Berryhill, rested at home after a long illness. Brother, uncle, nephew, godfather and dear and loving friend to many.
A personal funeral for the family circle will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday, July 29, due to the situation. No flowers on request, favorite donations to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Donations and inquiries to: Funeral Directors of the Williamson Brothers family, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
Percy WOOLRICH
In peace on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home in Hanford, Percy, 98.
Gladys’ beloved husband, Michael and Alan’s beloved father and an expensive stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle.
Due to cassis restrictions, a personal cremation will be performed. No flowers on request please. Donations can be made in memory of Percy to Leukemia Uk on our website: www.leeses.co.uk/online-donations.
All requests to: (A. Boulton – Sons) St. Peters Close Stoke. ST4 1LP Tel: 01782 744433.
Grace Jones
Peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Grace, Madeley’s 98th year old. She found her beloved husband Stanley. Grace will be very missed in her entire love circle of family and friends.
Due to the existing COVID-19 scenario, a personal circle funeral of relatives will be held. A life birthday party will be held once existing restrictions have been lifted.
No flowers on request please. Favourite donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice or The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association our online page www.leeses.co.uk/online-donations or the attention of the funeral home director. (A.Boulton – Sounds) St Peter’s Close Stoke on Trent ST4 1LP Tel: 01782 744433
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June WASHINGTON
At rest on Friday, July 10, 2020, at the age of 76, defeated by Normacot and Burslem. A dear sister of Alan and the deceased Michael and David.
A funeral and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday, July 29 at 12:00 p.m. No flowers on request, please, donations if you wish would be gratefully accepted by the Alzheimer’s Society.
Donations and inquiries to: Geoff Tudor TUDOR-DAVIES Independent Family Funeral Services, The Beeches, 142 Waterloo Road, Burslem. Tel. 01782 811411
Joan BOWERS (née Sutton)
A special Nan resting peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Joan has years at May Bank.
The beloved wife of the past Bob, the beloved mother of Lynne and Neil also a beloved nanna and great-grandmother. We will miss Joan a lot through her entire love circle of family and friends.
The funeral service will be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 11:20 a.m. by personal invitation, please. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Family flowers only, please, donations prefer to be sent to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Salt – Son Funeral Home Bridge St, Newcastle Tel. 01782 617073.
Douglas BROWN (Doug)
Resting quietly on July 11, 2020 at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Doug, 87, of Hanford. John’s faithful husband. Dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law and much-loved.
We will miss Doug very much, but also his love circle of relatives and friends. Just family flowers.
Donations to Harpfields Ward 4. Hopkinson Wootton Lovatt Hopkinson House, 15 Chetwynd Street, Wolstanton, ST5 0EQ. Phone: 01782 715152. www.hopkinsonwoottonlovatt.co.uk
George BUTTERS
He died peacefully on 10 July 2020 at the age of 93 in Hook Gate, Market Drayton. Dear husband of Audrey. Dear Daddy of Lance, Jane and George.
Due to existing restrictions, a funeral will be held at St. Peter’s Church in Broughton followed by a Thanksgiving service at a later date. Consultations are addressed to the director of the funeral home J R Williams, Towers Lawn, Cheshire Street Market Drayton. 01630 654490.
Graham CLOWES (Layne)
He died peacefully on 8 July 2020. Graham, 81, de Longton.
Dear husband of Rita, father of Juliet and Richard, stepfather to Darren and Jane, valuable grandfather of Laura, Hannah, Grace and Tommie and loving great-grandfather of Dylan and Elsie. The funeral will take place on Thursday, July 30.
Service at St Mary’s and St Chads Church, Sandford Hill at 1 p.m. before cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Family flowers, gifts appreciated for the Alzheimer’s Society and the UK of Parkinson’s.
Donations and inquiries to: H Dale Funeral Service 176 Anchor Road Sandford Hill Longton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5EF Tel: 01782 313866.
Albert Edward EDWARDS
At rest on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home in Hanford, Albert, 92, he is at rest.
Christine’s beloved husband and friend James and John’s most expensive brother Margaret and Betty, Christine’s expensive brother-in-law and late Jean and Ernest and Melvyn’s valued uncle Emma and Amy.
Funeral and cremation service at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at a.m.
Family flowers please, favorite gifts for The Nappy Project. Donations and inquiries: JOSEPH LYMER – Your independent funeral director Trent Bridge, Bucknall. Tel. 01782 202270.
Peter Weston EVANS
Suddenly whilst at home on 10th July, 2020, Peter aged 69 years of Weston Coyney. Much loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Peter will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.
The funeral will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Family flowers and much-loved donations to the British Heart Foundation. Hopkinson Wootton Lovatt Hopkinson House, 15 Chetwynd Street, Wolstanton, ST5 0EQ. Phone: 01782 715152. www.hopkinsonwoottonlovatt.co.uk