These are the death notices published in this week's editions of The Sentinel. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of their loved-ones. You can see the latest listings from your area on the InYourArea section.
To see the full list of family announcements, visit this section of the StokeonTrentLive website . Peacefully on 1st April 2025 at the RSUH surrounded by her loving family, Iris aged 84 years of Etruria. Devoted wife of the late Brian, treasured mum of Wayne, Darren, Kim, Alex, Julia and Donna, much loved mother-in-law and a cherished nan and great-nan.
Iris will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Carmountside Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday 23rd April, at 12:45pm. Followed by interment in the Lawn Cemetery.
Floral tributes welcome. Floral tributes and enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel.
01782 212880. Peacefully at rest in the presence of his loving family, on Thursday 27th March 2025 at Kirk House Care Home, Uttoxeter, Derek aged 85 years of Cheadle. Devoted Partner of Julie, loving Dad of Mark and Carl and a proud Grandad of Grace.
Derek will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Cheadle Parish Church on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 11am, followed by a burial at Cheadle Cemetery. Will all those wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.
Family floral tributes only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK and Parkinson's UK. Donations and enquiries to: J.P Keates and Son, Bank House, 37 Bank Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1NR.
Tel: (01538) 752164 www.jpkeatesandson.co.
uk Peacefully at home on 29 March 2025, Nora aged 75 years. Devoted wife of the late Philip, loving mum to Karen and Will, a treasured grandmother to Shelby and a caring great grandmother to Sadie. Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium & Cemetery on Thursday 24 April at 3:00pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers would be gratefully received for The Brooke Hospital for Animals. These may be given online www.lymerfunerals.
co.uk/donations or cheques payable to the charities may be sent to Joseph Lymer & Son, Trent Bridge, Bucknall Road, Stoke on Trent ST1 6AH. We are truly heartbroken to announce the death of Rita Jeanette Dale on 27th March 2025 at Lawton Manor Care Home, formerly of Bentilee and Berryhill.
Beloved Wife of the late Michael Dennis. Loved and loving Mother of Christine, Wendy, Janet, Margaret and Michael and a caring Mother in Law to the late Steve, John, Paul, Martin and Rose. Adoring Grandmother and Great Grandmother and a good friend and colleague to many.
Rita lived in Dividy Road and Tiverton Road for many years and latterly in Berryhill Retirement Village, a former Councillor and deputy Mayor for the City of Stoke on Trent. She worked tirelessly for her local communities and the City she cared so much about. Funeral Service to be held at St Stephen's Church, Bentilee on Friday 9th May at 11:45am.
Followed by the interment at Carmountside Cemetery at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired will be gratefully received for the Stoke on Trent Food Bank in memory of Rita. Her wings were ready but our hearts were not.
Donations & Enquiries: JOSEPH LYMER & SON Independent Funeral Director, Trent Bridge, Bucknall. Tel: 01782 202270. At rest on 22nd March 2025 at the RSUH, Neil aged 70 years, beloved and devoted husband of the late Shirley, much loved dad of Charlotte and Adam, devoted grandad of Robyn, Alex, Luke and Leo, a dear brother, uncle and great uncle.
Neil will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Funeral service on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 at St Peter's Church, Caverswall at 11.30am followed by Interment in Caverswall Cemetery.
Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church. Family flowers only, donations if desired may be sent for the Douglas MacMillan Hospice in memory of Neil c/o the Funeral Director. Donations and enquiries to: JACK DAWSON FUNERAL SERVICES, 90 Trentham Road, Dresden, Staffs, ST3 4DY.
Tel: 01782 315437 (Retired Education Welfare Officer) After a long illness, Derek is now at rest and back with his beloved wife Kath. Much loved dad of Beverley and father-in-law of Peter, treasured grandad of Martin and fiancée Molly, greatly thought of by step grandson Ashley and partner Tess and great step grandad of Ella and Isla also a dearly loved brother of the late Norma, a dear uncle and friend to Ike and many other colleagues and friends. Funeral Service is to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday April 24th 2025 at 12.
40pm. Will relatives and friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations preferred in memory of Derek for Alzheimer's Research UK and Guide Dogs for the Blind c/o The Funeral Director or Sentinel Online.
Donations & inquiries to:- Gail Spender C. EDWARDS & SON (FUNERAL SERVICES) 155 High Street, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent. ST7 1QQ.
Tel No: 01782 782842,. David slipped away peacefully on Thursday the 27th of March 2025 at the Douglas MacMillan Hospice with Jean and Danny holding his hand. He will be sadly missed by his niece Sadie, her two daughters Charlotte and Nell and many other cherished friends and family members.
The funeral service will be held at Bradwell Crematorium at 10:40am on Thursday the 24th of April 2025 leaving from Maple West at 10:15am. Refreshments and a celebration of David’s life will follow at The Furlong Public House. No floral tributes please by request but donations to Douglas MacMillan and/or Marie Curie would be welcomed in recognition of the care and compassion they afforded David during his illness.
Please wear something bright to match David’s sparkling wit and character. Donations and enquiries: C McGough and Sons, 79 Roundwell Street, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, ST6 5AW. Te: 01782 834300 Peacefully at rest on 27th March 2025 at the RSUH, Les aged 75 years, much loved husband, best friend and soulmate of Chris, cherished dad of Tracy and Susan, dear father-in-law and grandad, a beloved brother of Chris, Lynn and Paul, a loving brother-in-law and uncle, like a dad to Arron.
Les will be sadly missed and always remembered for being a funny man with a cheeky sense of humour. A service to celebrate Les's life will be held on Thursday, 17th April 2025 at the Old Chapel, Etruria at 1pm, followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium, would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Old Chapel. Family flowers only, donations if desired may be sent for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust in memory of Les c/o the Funeral Director.
Donations and enquiries to: JACK DAWSON FUNERAL SERVICES, 90 Trentham Road, Dresden, Staffs. ST3 4DY Tel: 01782 315437 Peacefully at rest on the 23rd March 2025, whilst in the loving care of his family at the RSUH, Brian of Chell aged 83 years. The dearly beloved husband of the late Elaine.
Devoted dad to Mick and the late Kevin & Baby Stephen. A dear father-in-law and much loved grandad to Gemma, Daniel and Craig. A dearest great grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend who will be truly missed.
Funeral service and cremation will be held at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd April at 11.00am. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the crematorium.
No flowers by Brian's request, Donations are welcome to Cancer Research UK. C McGough & Sons, 79 Roundwell Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5AW. 01782 834300 Passed away peacefully on Monday 17th March 2025.
Glynn aged 81 years of Milton, beloved husband to the late Linda, much loved dad of Mark and Paul. Glynn will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 11am.
Friends wishing to attend please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only by request please, donations are preferred to Alzheimer's Research UK in memory of Glynn. John Johnson Funeralcare, 22 Madeley Street, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, ST6 5AT.
Tele: 01782 837832 At peace on Monday 24th March 2025, Phil aged 73 years of Biddulph Moor. Much loved husband of Sandra, treasured dad of Sophie, beloved brother of Kath, brother-in-law of Trevor and Chris, dear uncle and a good friend to many. Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd April at 2pm.
Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only but if desired a donation may be made to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. All inquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards & Sons, 3 King Street, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, ST7 1HW.
01782 775333. If you would like to donate online you can do so at www.josephedwards.
co.uk/online-donation At peace on 20th March 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Jean, aged 92 years from Cheadle. The devoted wife of 70 years to Basil, much loved mum of Chris, dear mother in law of Mel, cherished nan of Adam, Rebecca and Gregory and precious great nan of Teddy, Nelle and Albie.
Funeral Monday 14th April, service at Cheadle Parish Church at 11:00am, followed by an interment at Cheadle Cemetery. Will those wishing to attend kindly meet at the above Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK.
Enquiries to J. P. Keates and Son Funeral Directors, Bank House, 37 Bank Street, Cheadle, ST10 1NR.
Tel (01538) 752164. Peacefully passed away on 27th March 2025 at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Peter aged 79 years of Longton.
Loving husband of Deniese, much loved dad of Kevin, Gareth, Warren and Gemma, also a dear father in law, grandad to his 9 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Peter will be very sadly missed by his loving family and dear friends. Funeral to take place on Tuesday 15th April, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 2.
15pm. Anyone wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium. Family Flowers only please donations preferred to F.
E.A.U (Ward 210) - (Cheques made to UHM Charity).
Enquiries to: Forrester Brothers Funeral Service, 56 Trentham Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent ST3 4DJ. Tel: 01782 313874 Sadly passed away at his home on the 24th March 2025, Maurice aged 83 years of Trentham, after an illness he fought with courage and integrity until the end. Treasured son to the late Lily and Ted.
Dearly loved husband of Janet. Cherished father to Debbie, Kevin and Neil and loving father in law to Andy, Tracey and Keely. Doting Grandad to Becky, Megan, Lauren, Rhead and April.
A great friend to all. An honourable man, who will be greatly missed. Feel free to join his family at Carmountside Crematorium Tuesday 15th April at 3:30pm, Family flowers only please, Donations preferred in memory of Maurice for Douglas Macmillan Hospice or The City Dogs Home.
All inquiries to: Harold H. Leese (A.Boulton & Sons), St Peters Close, Stoke, ST4 1LP.
Tel: 01782744433. Tragically on Friday 28th March 2025, Judy aged 59 years of Alsager. The dearly loved wife of Brian, loving mum of Sam, Joseph and Georgia, treasured daughter of Angela and John Colligon.
Service to take place at The Birches Crematorium (CW9 7SU) on Thursday 24th April at 11.30am. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium.
No flowers by request but if desired a donation may be made to Fight for Sight. All inquiries and any donations to Joseph Edwards & Sons 144/146 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JA 01270 882097 If you would like to donate online you can do so at www.josephedwards.
co.uk/online-donation Please pray for the repose of the soul of Catherine, also known as Kitty, of Bentilee, who died at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on Thursday 27th March 2025, Aged 81 years. Beloved Wife of the late John 'Jack', devoted Mum of John, Jessica, Jane and Jeanette, much loved Mother-in-Law, treasured Nan and Great Nan and a loving Sister and Aunty, who was fortified with the rites of the Holy Catholic Church R.
I.P on whose Soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Funeral service to take place at St Maria Goretti RC Church, Bentilee on Tuesday 22nd April At 12:00 midday followed by a burial at Carmountside Crematorium & Cemetery at 1:00pm.
Flowers are welcome if desired, or donations to St Maria Goretti RC Church, Bentilee In Memory of Kitty. Donations & Enquiries: JOSEPH LYMER & SON Independent Funeral Director, Trent Bridge, Bucknall. Tel: 01782 202270 Sadly at rest surrounded by his loving family on 29th March 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Gary aged 52 years of Knutton. A loving partner of Sam, a much loved brother of Paul, Charmaigne and the late Steven, a treasured uncle of Jordan, Dan, Chelsie, Leah and James, a dear nephew and friend to many. Also sadly missed by Max the dog.
Funeral service to be held at St Giles Church, Newcastle on Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 12.00noon, followed by interment at Silverdale Cemetery. Will all relatives please accept this the only intimation, friends wishing to attend please meet at the church.
Family flowers only, donations preferred to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to: Mr Ben Simpson, Simpson & Wilde Independent Funeral Directors, 317 Hartshill Road, ST4 7NR. 01782 616034 info@simpsonwilde.
co.uk Peacefully on Friday 28th March 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. Barry, aged 86 years of Burslem.
Devoted husband of Cynthia, loving dad of Christopher, treasured grandad of Kieran,Rachael and her partner Callum, cherished great grandad of Bella, Charlie & Elsie, dearly loved brother of Burt & the late Kenneth, much loved brother-in-law of Jean, Ray, Alan & the late Shirley & Reginald, respected uncle and dear friend of Mary & Arthur. Barry will always be loved and sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 25th April 2025 at 12pm.
Would anyone wishing to attend please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired would be gratefully accepted for Dementia UK.
A donation box will be available at the crematorium. Enquiries to: Haydn Heath TUDOR-DAVIES Independent Family Funeral Services, The Beeches, 142 Waterloo Road, Burslem. Tel.
01782 811411 www.tudor-davies.co.
uk Passed away 20th February 2025. Loving Husband of May, Jo, & Gillian, a loving Dad of Sons, Christopher, Andrew, David, Father-in-Law to Janet, Vikki & Nikki, also Grandchildren, Laura, Edward, Thomas, Ben, Johnathan, Gemma, Danielle, & Jason and all Great Grandchildren. Funeral to take place at St.
Margaret's Church, Wolstanton on Monday 14th April 2025 at 13:00, followed by Burial at Newcastle Cemetery. Floral tributes welcome. Donations gratefully received to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Hopkinson House, 15 Chetwynd Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 0EQ. 01782 715152 [email protected].
uk www.hwlfunerals.co.
uk At peace on 17th March 2025, after a long illness and in the care of Church Terrace Nursing Home, Rex, aged 87 years, of Cheadle. The devoted husband of Jean, much loved dad of Margaret and Ken, a dear father in law of Ivan and Carol, a precious grandad of Tracey and Daniel and a special great grandad of Jack and Ben. Funeral Wednesday 16th April, service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3:30pm.
Will those wishing to attend kindly meet at the above Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK. Donations and inquiries to J.
P. Keates and Son Funeral Directors, Bank House, 37 Bank Street, Cheadle, ST10 1NR. Tel (01538) 752164.
Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Sheila of Tunstall who died on the 27th March 2025 whilst in the loving care of her family and all the staff at the RSUH, aged 88 years. A loving Mum to Steven, Lee, Glyn, John and the late Leslie. A special Mother-in-Law to Susan, Tonya, Karen and Donna.
A much loved Sister to the late Eileen, Frank and Terry. A cherished Nan and Great Nan. A dear Auntie and a friend to many who will be truly missed.
Funeral service to be held at Christ Church, Tunstall on Monday 28th April 2025 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Tunstall Cemetery. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the Church.
Family flowers only, donations are welcome to The British Heart Foundation. Donations & Enquiries c/o: C McGough & Sons, 79 Roundwell Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5AW. 01782 834300.
Peacefully at rest on Friday 21st March 2025, Margo aged 90 years, devoted and loving wife to Roy, much loved mum to Julie and the late Christine and Karen, treasured nana to Amarantha, Mark, James and Danielle, cherished great nana to Lewis, loving sister in law to Margaret, Joyce and Tony and a dear auntie. Margo will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all her loving family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at St Bartholomew's Church Blurton on Thursday 24th April at 11:30am followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium.
Would relatives please accept this intimation and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family Flowers only please, donations preferred in memory of Margo to St Bartholomew's Church. Enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare Sandon Road Meir, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DJ Tel.
01782 315238 / 711244.
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