This week, these are the loved ones remembered in the funeral notices and family announcements in The Sentinel.
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Here are is a list of those to appear in North Staffordshire in the last week.
CAINE Lily
Passed away peacefully on March 16th 2020, at the R.S.U.H. Lily, aged 95 years of Dresden, (formerly of Bentilee). The dearly beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mum of Alma, dearest mother-in-law of the late Neil, much loved nan and great-nan of James and Eva.
Dearest sister of Jean and a very dear aunty. Lily will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A private service will be held at Carmountside Cemetery on Tuesday April 7th at 11:00am.
Floral tributes welcome, or if preferred donations for St. Mary's Church, Bucknall. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
GRIFFITHS Leslie John Les
After a short illness at the R,S,U,H on Thursday 19th March 2020. Les aged 88 years of Blurton. Much loved Husband to the late Edith, Treasured Dad to David, Neil and Linda, Also Father in law to Kelvin and Elaine and a dear companion to Joyce.
Les will be sadly missed by all his loving Family and Friends. A Private Funeral Service to be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 3rd April 2020 at 10.00am,
Will all relatives please accept this only intimation. Flowers welcome or donations if preferred and made payable to Prostate Cancer UK. Mourners please disburse at the crematorium.
Due to Government restrictions and Social Distancing only 10 mourners will be allowed into the crematorium, This includes immediate Family members, Invitation only. Care of the Funeral Director.
All Enquiries to: Neil Venables Dolven Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors 1 Nashe Drive, Blurton Stoke on Trent ST3 2HD 01782 599156
GROCOTT Terence (Terry)
At rest on 17th March 2020 at the RSUH, Terry aged 92 years of Shelton.
The dearly loved and devoted husband of Pauline, much loved dad of Lynda, Philip and Richard, loved father-in-law of Mandy and Susan, treasured grandad and great-grandad.
A private funeral service and cremation will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday, 6th April at 2.30pm.
No flowers by request, donations preferred for the North Staffs Heart Committee. Donations and enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
HAYNES Wendy
Peacefully on 21st March 2020 at Haywood Hospital, Wendy aged 61 years, of Eaton Park.
The dearly loved wife of Alan, much loved mum of Sadie and Jennie, loved mother-in-law of Paul, treasured nannie of Emily, Liam and Addison, loving sister to Lesley and a loved sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral arrangements later.
Enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
HOWLE Sheila
Suddenly on 5th March 2020 at her home in Berryhill, Sheila aged 69 years. The dearly beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Chris, Julie, Debbie and the late Sharon, loved mother-in-law, treasured nan and great-nan, a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend.
A private service and cremation will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, 2nd April at 3.00pm.
Flowers or if preferred donations for Pink Sisters Staffs. Donations and enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
JERVIS Jill Mary
Peacefully at rest surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday 17th March 2020 at Beech Lodge Nursing Home Cheadle. Jill aged 81 years of Cheadle.
Loving and devoted Wife of John, cherished Mum of Tim and Justine and a dear Mother-in-law of Debby. Jill will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. It is with sadness that a service cannot take place at Jill's place of worship due to the current government regulations, but instead a private service will be held at Carmountside Crematorium.
Will all relatives please accept this intimation, friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the above crematorium. Family floral tributes only please, donations if desired for the care of The Stroke Association.
Donations and enquiries to J.P Keates and Son Funeral Directors, Bank House, 37 Bank Street, Cheadle, ST10 1NR. Tel. 01538 752164 http://www.jpkeatesandson.co.uk
LAWTON Rita
At rest on 17th March 2020, at the RSUH. Rita aged 76 years, of Smallthorne. The dearly beloved wife of the late Graham, much loved and devoted mum of Steven, loving mother-in-law of Donna, loved and respected by Shirley and David.
Rita is fondly remembered and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A private service and cremation will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday April 7th at 12 noon.
Family flowers only please. Donations preferred for St Saviour's Church or Woolridge Court Comfort Fund. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
LEE Sharon
Suddenly on 12th March 2020 at her home in Bentilee, Sharon aged 41 years.
The dearly loved partner of Leon, much loved mum of Matthew, Meg, Joshua, Bethany and Billy, loved daughter of the late Sheila and Bill, a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. A private service and Cremation will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 6th April at 10.30am.
No flowers by request. Donations preferred for the UHNM Charity Neonatal Unit. Donations and enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
MOUNTFORD Derek (Knocker)
At rest on 22nd March 2020 at Lawton Rise Nursing Home, Goldenhill, Derek, aged 80 years of Middle Port. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Audrey, much loved dad of the late Sharon and Nicola, loved father-in-law, treasured grandad and great-grandad, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle.
A private service and cremation will take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday April 8th at 2pm. No flowers by request, donations preferred for Alzheimer's Society.
Donations and enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
SPRUCE Derek
PRIVATE SERVICE ONLY
Peacefully at rest on 16th March 2020 at Springbank Nursing Home, Knypersley, Derek aged 89 years.
Dearly loved and devoted Husband of Margaret, beloved Father of Helen & David, Dear Father in Law of Eid & Melanie, Treasured Grandy of Andrew, Abbie, Nathan, Amy, Omar & Tarik, Much loved Brother in Law, Uncle & Friend to many.
Donations if desired to either Approach or Dementia UK. Enquiries to: John Garside & Son, 2 Cross Street, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent ST8 6BD Telephone: 01782 513210.
WILLIAMS Ivy (nee Marshall)
At rest on March 23rd 2020 at the RSUH, Ivy aged 89 years of Bucknall. Much loved wife of the late Bob Marshall and the late Ted Williams, devoted mum of Linda, Stephen, Gary and Robert, dear mother-in-law and a cherished nan and great-nan.
Ivy will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends. A private graveside service will be held for Ivy's immediate family only at St Mary's Church, Bucknall.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK. Donations and enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
WOOLRIDGE Graham
Peacefully at rest on Monday 16th March at The RSUH, Graham aged 77 years of Dresden, devoted husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Neil and a dear father in law of Jacqui, treasured grandad of Ross and Todd and their partners Lucy and Amy, great-grandad of Mai-Rose the apple of his eye, and dear brother of Jean. Graham will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Family flowers only please. Private family funeral service and cremation to be held at Carmountside Crematorium.
Share your condolences online at funeral-notices.co.uk where you can also donate to The British Heart Foundation in the memory of Graham. Enquiries to:- W.R. BETTELLEY Funeral Directors, 315 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Tel. 01782 313542
BAILEY David
Suddenly at home on 13th March 2020, David Sinclair aged 60 years of Whitmore.
The dearly loved husband of Catherine, loving dad of Georgina and Louisa and a dear brother of Adrian and Phillip. Due to the crisis we are all experiencing, a private family funeral will take place, but a Service to Celebrate David's life with all family and friends will be announced in due course.
Donations in David's memory may be made to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice and the R.N.L.I. All donations and inquiries to JOSEPH EDWARDS & SONS, Independent Funeral Directors of Alsager and Kidsgrove. Tel: 01270 882097 or 01782 775333.
BOON John Aubrey
PRIVATE SERVICE ONLY. At rest at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on 18th March 2020, John, aged 86 years of Biddulph. Devoted husband of the late Ellen Boon, dearly loved Dad of Angela, Colin, Gary, & Gay, loved Father in law of David, Jill, Sue & John, Cherished Grandad of Michelle, Lee, Mark, Natalie, Sophie & Georgi, Great Grandad of Jaymie-Leigh, Jake & Lillie also a very dear Brother & Brother in law.
John will be sadly missed by his family & friends. A Private Service will take place on Monday 6th April 2020. Donations please in lieu of flowers to St Lawrence Church.
Enquiries to: John Garside & Son, 2 Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513210.
BRADBURY John Cyril
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 19th March 2020. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Gwen and much loved Dad, Grandad and Brother.
Will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. Due to the Covid 19 outbreak a private cremation service will take place.
A celebration of John's life will be arranged at a later date where all John's family and friends can safely attend. Donations to Royal Stoke University Hospital.
All inquiries to: Harold H Leese (A.Boulton & Sons) Funeral Directors & Memorial Masons St Peter's Close Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST4 1LP
CARP Mike
Suddenly on 7th March 2020 at the R.S.U.H. Michael John (Mike) aged 69 years of Brown Edge and formerly of Stockton Brook, devoted husband of Susan, much loved dad of David, father-in-law of Clare, loving grandad of James, brother to Russell and Jean and a dear brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and friend to many.
Funeral private, family flowers only please, donations to Multiple Sclerosis. Inquiries to S. Sigley & Sons, Leek Tel 01538 382048
COLCLOUGH Nora
Peacefully at rest on Sunday 15th March 2020 at the R.S.U.H. Nora aged 91 years of Tean. Dearly beloved wife of the late Christopher George. Much loved and loving mum of Robert.
Devoted grandma of Helen and Emily and great grandma of Callum. Also dear sister of Ron Tranter. Nora will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends.
The Funeral Cortege will leave Harry Dawson Funeral Services on Tuesday March 31st at 11.30am for service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 12.00 noon.
Due to unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID - 19 ( Coronavirus Pandemic ) Nora's funeral will remain private for all except close family members.
No flowers please by request donations preferred for The Douglas Macmillan Hospice Blurton c/o The Funeral Director.
Donations & Enquiries to NICOLA DAVIES HARRY DAWSON FUNERAL SERVICES 105 Upper Normacot Road Normacot, Longton. Tel : 313428.
COTTON ALAN
Bernard Suddenly, after a long illness, at RSUH on Monday, 16th March, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, Alan aged 89 years of Longton.
Beloved husband of the late June, much loved dad to Jane and Lynn and father-in-law to Darren, a treasured grandad, great-grandad and a dear brother Private family funeral service and cremation to be held at Carmountside Crematorium Family flowers only please.
Share your condolences online at funeral-notices.co.uk where you can also donate to British Heart Foundation in memory of Alan Enquiries to:- W.R. BETTELLEY Funeral Directors, 315 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Tel. 01782 313542
GOLLINS Esther Ann
Peacefully at rest on Monday 16th March 2020 at her home, aged 86 years of Madeley. Beloved wife of Peter, dearly loved mum to Amanda, Christine and the late Christopher.
Esther will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 3rd April 2020 at 9.20am.
Would relatives and friends kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Marie Curie Nurses. All inquiries to: MARSH & SON Funeralcare 36 Friarswood Road, Newcastle Tel. 01782 717019.
HANCOCK Lionel Robert (Coal Merchant)
At rest on 17th March 2020 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Lionel aged 80 years of Bradwell. Devoted husband of the late Jean, treasured dad of Sean and Diane, father in law of Annette and John, much loved grandad of Nathan, Maxine, Brett and Ellie, great grandad of Nelly and a beloved partner and soulmate of Rita. Lionel will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by everyone who knew him.
Funeral Service to be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 31st March 2020 at 12.40pm.
Family flowers only please donations would be much appreciated to Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Pancreatic Cancer UK. Hopkinson Wootton Lovatt Hopkinson House, 15 Chetwynd Street, Wolstanton, ST5 0EQ. Telephone: 01782 715152. http://www.hopkinsonwoottonlovatt.co.uk
HARRISON Peter
Passed away peacefully on 5th March 2020 at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Peter aged 60 years. The dearly loved and devoted Husband of Anne. Brother of Anne, Brother in law of Roger and Julie. Uncle of Simon, Michelle. Great Uncle of Lauren, Ashton, Logan, Jaxon, Lucas. Great Great Uncle of Shelby and Eliana. Service and Cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 2nd April 2020 at 1.20pm.
Will relatives please accept this the only intimation and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only donations if desired to BCU HB Glan Clwyd Hospital ITU Department.
All enquiries and donations to Alan Finneron Funeral Directors, 32 West Street, Congleton CW12 1JR Tel 01260 277622. http://www.afinneron.co.uk
JOHNSON Harvey
Peacefully at home on Tuesday 17th March, 2020, much loved dad of Pat, Peter and Kath, grandad and great grandad.
Reunited with his loving wife, the late Kath. Resident of Abbey Hulton, the funeral service and burial will take place on Friday 3rd April at Carmountside Cemetery at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only by request, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Cancer Research UK. Funeral enquiries to: Coop Funeralcare, Leek Rd, Abbey Hulton Tel: 01782 535184.
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