Read this week’s death announcements for Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. Includes details and funeral arrangements.
Derek Bourne passed away on February 7, 2025. He died at The County Hospital in Stafford. He was the husband of the late Barbara. Helen and Mark were his children, and Sophie, William, and Jenson were his grandkids.
His memorial is February 27 at 11:15 am at St John The Evangalist Church. A service follows at 12:30 pm at Stafford Crematorium. Donations can go to Dementia UK instead of flowers. Stone Funeralcare handles the arrangements.
Ernest Chadwick passed away on February 10, 2025. He was ninety years old. He died at Lawton Manor Care Home. Daryl was his husband, and he loved him a lot. Kenneth and Paul were his much-loved sons.
The funeral is March 5 at 1 pm, taking place at All Saint’s Church, Odd Rode. He will be interned at Sandbach Cemetery after the service. Douglas Macmillan Hospice can receive donations.
Gary Evans passed away on February 12. He was sixty-two years old. He died at the RSUH. Sharon was his devoted wife. Ann-Marie, David, and Susan were his kids.
The service is March 4 at 2:40 pm at Bradwell Crematorium. Dystonia or the British Heart Foundation can get donations. Co-op Funeralcare is dealing with arrangements.
Dennis Ford passed away on February 14, 2025. He died peacefully at Goldendale House in Tunstall. He was ninety-two years old. His wife, Alma, is waiting for him. Martin and Jeremy are his sons.
The funeral is March 10, 2025, at 1 pm at Audley Methodist Church. People can leave condolences on the funeral director’s website. Donations can go to ASCE.
Neil Arthur Gilbert passed away on February 4, 2025. He was sixty-four. He died at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Claire was his dearly loved wife. Rebecca was his much-loved daughter.
The funeral is March 7, 2025, at Bradwell Crematorium at 11:20 am. Donations can go to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Dora Grand passed away on February 7, 2025. She died after a short illness. Joanne and Roger were her loved children. Matilda and Olivia were her grandkids. Dennis was her late husband.
The funeral is March 5, 2025, at 2 pm at Bradwell Crematorium. Donations can go to the British Heart Foundation.
Joan Heesom passed away on February 4, 2025. She was ninety-one years old. She died at the RSUH amongst family. Albert was her late, devoted husband. Michael and David were her much-loved sons.
The funeral is March 4 at 11:30 a.m. at Carmountside Crematorium. Donations can go to MHA Claybourne Amenity Fund.
Madeleine Agnes Jackson passed away February 12, 2025. She died peacefully at age eighty-two. The funeral is March 6 at 10 am at Bradwell Crematorium.
Wear something green in her honor, if you want. Donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice are welcome. Co-op Funeral Care handles arrangements.
John Nixon passed away on February 10, 2025. He died at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. He was eighty-four years old. The funeral is February 27, 2025, at 3 pm at Carmountside Crematorium.
Donations can go to the British Heart Foundation. Co-op Funeralcare handles arrangements.
George Okseniuk passed away on January 28, 2025. He died at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. He was seventy-three. His cancer battle was courageous.
The service is March 6, 2025, at 11:30 am at St. Philip’s Church, Werrington. He will be interred at Carmountside Lawn Cemetery. Donations can go to U.H.N.M. Charities.
David Plant passed away on February 8, 2025. He died at the R.S.U.H. David was seventy-nine. The service is March 4, 2025, at 12:30 pm at Carmountside Crematorium.
Donations can go to Biddulph In Bloom. Dolven Funeral Services deals with arrangements.
Iris Russell passed away on January 29, 2025. She died at The Cedars Care Home. She was ninety-three. The funeral service is March 4 at Carmountside Chapel at 2 pm.
She will be interred in the Lawn Cemetery. Donations can go to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Alma Mary Shingler passed away suddenly on January 25, 2025. She died at the RSUH. She was eighty-eight years old. The funeral is March 5, 2025, at 11:30 am at Carmountside Crematorium.
Donations can be made to the Royal Society of Blind Children.
Lionel Slater passed away on February 6, 2025. He died peacefully at home. He was eighty-seven years old. The funeral is March 10 at 11:30 am at Carmountside Crematorium.
Donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation or Diabetes UK.
Margaret Walters passed away February 7, 2025. She was eighty-eight. The service is February 26, 2025, happening at Carmountside Crematorium Chapel starting at 11:15 am.
She will be interred at Longton’s Garden of Remembrance. Donations go to The British Heart Foundation.
Antoni Zak passed away on February 1, 2025. He died at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. The funeral is February 26, 2025, at 10:40 am at Bradwell Crematorium.
Donations can be made to the University Hospitals of North Midlands.
Hilda May Alcock passed away on February 6, 2025. She died at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. She was eighty-two. The funeral is March 5, 2025, at 1:30 pm at St. Peter’s Church, Forsbrook.
Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK or Guide Dogs.
Ann Barker passed away on February 6, 2025. She died at the RSUH. Ann was eighty-six years old. The service is February 27 at 2:40 p.m. at Bradwell Crematorium.
Donations to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice are appreciated.
Jennifer Cliffe passed away on February 9, 2025. She died peacefully in Chell Heath. The funeral is March 7, 2025, at 1:30 pm at St. Michael’s, Chell.
After, the cremation is at Carmountside Crematorium. Donations can go to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Daniel France passed away on January 21, 2025. It was a tragic event. Daniel William was forty-three. The funeral is February 25, starting with service and cremation.
Carmountside Crematorium hosts it at 2:30 pm. People should wear colorful clothes. Donations can go to M.I.N.D.
Ian Hulme passed away on January 31. He died at home in Devon. He was fifty-six years old. The funeral is March 10 at 2:30 pm at Carmountside Crematorium.
Donations can go to Harbour Bideford.
Leslie Jackson passed away on January 27, 2025. He died suddenly on vacation. Leslie was sixty-two years old. The memorial is March 4 at 3 p.m.
The Old Chapel, Etruria, will host it. Tea and coffee comes after it. There will be informal drinks at the Holy Inadequate. Donations can go to Mind.
David Kempson passed away on January 26, 2025. He died at home amongst family. David was seventy-seven years old. The funeral is February 27 at St Philip’s Church, Werrington starting at 1 pm.
He will be interred at Carmountside Lawn Cemetery.
Margaret Kinsey passed away on February 8, 2025. She died peacefully after a short illness. Diane was seventy years old. The funeral is February 27 at 10.40 am at Bradwell Crematorium.
Donations to The British Heart Foundation are happily welcomed!
Harry Leak died February 8, 2025. He was at Autumn House Nursing Home. The funeral is March 6 at noon. It takes place at St. Luke’s Church in Tittensor.
Donations can be sent to St. Luke’s Church.
Frank Parker passed away February 12, 2025. He died at home after a long illness. Kevin was eighty-six years old. The funeral is February 28, 2025, at 12:30 pm at St. Luke’s Church, Silverdale.
He will be buried at Silverdale Cemetery then. Donations to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice are appreciated.
Sandra Pollitt passed away at home on February 4, 2025. Sandra was seventy-nine. The funeral is March 3 at 1 pm at The Village Church, Brindley Ford.
After it, Sandra will be laid to rest at Burslem Cemetery.
Maxine Blaze passed away January 23, 2025. She was surrounded by family. The service is February 24, 2025, at 2 pm the spot is Bradwell Crematorium.
Donate to Helpguide.org Assistance Dogs UK.
Graham Boulton passed away on January 12, 2025. He died peacefully. Graham was seventy-five years old. The funeral is March 5 at 12:30 pm at Carmountside Crematorium.
Esther Conner passed away on January 25, 2025. She died with her husband, James, at her side. She was at Lawton Rise Care Home. The celebration of her life is March 10 at 11 am at St George’s Church.
Interment follows at Keele Cemetery. Donations can be made to Lawton Rise Care Home. Wear light colors or sparkles to the service.
Clive Dowler passed away February 6, 2025. His wife, Pat, was with him. Clive was eighty-nine years old. The funeral is March 7, 2025, at 12:40 pm at Bradwell crematorium.
Donations can go to Alzheimer’s Research. Also, the Midlands Air Ambulance can accept funds.
John Edwards passed away on February 10, 2025. He died at the RSUH. John was eighty-five years old. The service is March 6, 2025, at 11 am at St. Martins Church, Talke.
Cremation follows at Bradwell Crematorium. Donate to Alsager Animals in Need.
John Goodwin passed away on February 7, 2025. He died at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. John was eighty-six. The service is February 28, 2025, at 1.20pm at Bradwell Crematorium.
Donations go to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Joan James passed away on February 11, 2025. She died at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. Joan was ninety-three. The funeral is March 5, 2025, at 10:30 am at Carmountside Crematorium.
Frank Perry passed away February 5, 2025. His loving family was by him. The service is March 3, 2025, at 2:30 pm. Carmountside Crematorium follows service.
Donate to Douglas Macmillan Hospice online if desired.
Betty Smith passed away on February 1st 2025. Betty was eighty-two years old. Cremation and service is on February 27, 2025. It is at Carmountside Crematorium at 11am.
Donations for Dementia UK are welcome.
Terence Archer passed away February 2, 2025. Terry was eighty-five years old. The service is March 7 at 11am. The location is All Saints Church, Church Lawton.
Donations to All Saints Church are welcome.
Maxine Blaze passed away January 23, 2025. She was taken too soon. She was a beautiful sister and aunty.
Margaret Brayford fell asleep February 2, 2025. The Royal Stoke University Hospital was where she was. The service is February 27, 2025, at 2.30pm at Carmountside Crematorium.
Donations can go to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Percy Hughes passed away on February 11, 2025. He was eighty-three years old. The service is March 4, 2025, at 1pm at St Giles’ Church, Newcastle.
Committal follows at Bradwell Crematorium. Flowers welcome or donate to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Betty McDonald passed away on February 10, 2025. She was ninety years old. The service is February 21 at 3.30pm at Carmountside Crematorium.
Donations can go to the R.S.P.B.
Joan Rigby passed away January 29, 2025. She died at home with her family. Joan aged 92 years. The funeral is March 5 at 11am.
It will be held at The Sacred Heart Church, Tunstall. Donations are much appreciated to The Alzheimer’s Society.
Sharon Wallace died February 1, 2025. She was sixty-seven years old. The funeral is March 4 at 11 am. It takes place at Sacred Heart RC Church.
Then, interment follows at Tunstall Cemetery. Donations are welcome to World Animal Protection.
George White passed away February 7, 2025. He was 81 years old. He was with his wife and daughter .The funeral is February 27, 2025, at 11:20 am. This will be located at Bradwell Crematorium.
Donations go to Cancer Research UK or the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Irene Austin died January 31, 2025. She was surrounded by family. Irene was eighty years old. The funeral service is March 3.
The service is at St. Marks Church at 11am. Burial is at Hanley Cemetery. A celebration comes afterward at Hanley Masonic Club.
Carol Bishop Passed away February 5, 2025. The RSUH was where this happened. Carol aged 77 years old. The funeral is March 6 at 1-30pm!
Donations for Rock Cottage Nursing Home Residents Fund.
Alan Clark Passed away February 5, 2025. He was eighty-one years old. Alan was proprietor of Mayfayre Pottery. Freehay at the St. Chad’s Church.
Donate to Cancer Research UK. The Church starts at 11am.
Denis Pearsall passed away February 3, 2025. He died at the RSUH amongst family. Denis was ninety years old. The service is February 26 at 2.40pm.
This will be at Bradwell Crematorium. Donations if desired to the NSPCC! Wear bright colors.