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21 death notices in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire this week

Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones

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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.

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Nancy Hill

Peacefully at rest on 6th August 2026, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. Nancy aged 91 years of Bradeley, formerly of Smallthorne. A cherished Sister of Irene, Barbara and the late Rowland and Betty, a dear Aunt, Great-Aunt and Friend. Nancy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all that knew her.Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 4th September 2026 at 2pm. Will all relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations preferred for the Midlands Air Ambulance. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880

Christine Ann Miller

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Christine Ann Miller

Peacefully at rest in the presence of her loving family, on Wednesday 5th August 2026, at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Christine aged 70 years of Caverswall, formerly of Norton and Wrexham. Devoted Wife of Graham, loving Mum of Jennifer and Stephanie, a dear Mother-in-law of Neil and Alex, proud Nan of Oliver, Amelia, Lily, Sophia and Alfie and a cherished Sister of Adrian. Christine will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and friends.Funeral service to take place at St. Peter's Church, Caverswall on Monday 24th August 2026 at 10.45am, followed by a cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Will all relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, donations preferred for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Donations and enquiries to Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880

Margaret Beatrice Moore

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Margaret Beatrice Moore

Suddenly and unexpectedly at rest on Friday 31st July 2026, Margaret, aged 92 years of Newcastle, now reunited with her beloved husband John, the much loved and loving mum of Bill, Helen and Sue, wonderful mother-in-law of Chris and Phil, cherished granny to Zac and dear sister-in-law, aunty and friend to many. Margaret will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 27th August 2026 at 12pm.Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. At Margaret's request, please can all those attending wear bright colours in celebration of her life. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Margaret are preferred to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice or Animal Lifeline. A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to donate then. All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services, Newcastle ST5 1DL, Madeley CW3 9EA, Tel : 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Freda Morris

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Freda Morris

At peace on 3rd August 2026 at home, following a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, Freda aged 86 years of Sneyd Green. Devoted and much loved wife of 63 years to Graham, dearly loved mum of Warren, Tina and the late Nicholas, dear mother-in-law of Paul and Sue and a cherished nan of Hannah and James. Freda will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.Funeral service will take place at Carmountside Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday 26th August at 1pm, followed by interment in the Lawn Cemetery. Will relatives and friends kindly meet at Carmountside. No floral tributes please by request, donations preferred for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880

Stephen Harry Rhodes

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Stephen Harry Rhodes

Peacefully at rest on Saturday 8th August 2026, Steve, aged 72 years of Penkhull, the beloved husband of Julie, the treasured dad to Katie and James, wonderful father-in-law of Dean and Hannah, cherished grandad to Phoebe and Olivia, much loved brother to Gill and Erica, dear brother-in-law to Alan, loving uncle to Darren, William, and Ruby and great friend to many.Steve will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 4th September 2026 at 1:20pm. Will family please accept this intimation and would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Please can all those attending wear a splash of blue, no black, in celebration of Steve's life.Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Steve are preferred to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice or Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis. A donation box will be available on the day should anyone wish to donate then. All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services Newcastle ST5 1DL Madeley CW3 9EA Tel : 01782 914777 or 01782 291500

Eric Abberley

Peacefully at rest on Monday 10th August 2026, Eric aged 89 years of Hartshill. Devoted husband of the late Moy, much loved dad of Sara and father-in-law of Richard, loving grandad of Jonny and Emma, and great-grandad of Sofia. Eric will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 21st August 2026 at 2:40pm. Anyone wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations preferred for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, c/o the Family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Salt & Son Funeral Home Bridge St, Newcastle Tel. 01782 617073.

Ronald Albert Mietz

At rest on 9th July 2026, Ronald aged 67 years of Newcastle. Service and cremation at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 26th August at 10.40am. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium. All inquiries 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

John Beckett

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John Beckett

Suddenly but peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 4th August 2026, John, aged 78 years of Newcastle. Much loved by Sue, loving dad of Paul and Mark, loved father-in-law of Lindsey, much loved grandad of Chelsie, Kyle, Liam and the late Lucy, also great-grandad of Maya and the late Theo. John will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at Bradwell Crematorium at 2.00pm. Anyone wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations preferred to Sense c/o the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Salt & Son Funeral Home, Bridge St, Newcastle, Tel. 01782 617073

Karen Mary Bradbury

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Karen Mary Bradbury

Now at peace, in presence of her loving family, on Saturday 1st August 2026, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.Karen aged 64 years of Longton. Cherished Daughter of the late Dorothy and Peter, loving Mum of Steve, Chris and Lucy, a dear Mother-in-law of Becca and Dan, proud Grandma of Cassie, Xander and Olivia, a treasured Sister of Sue, a dear Auntie and Friend. Karen will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and friends.Funeral service to take place at the Longton Central Hall on Thursday 27th August 2026 at 11.30am, followed by a burial at Fenton Cemetery. Will all relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church. Family flowers only, donations preferred for The Stroke Association and Kidney Research UK. Donations and enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley ST1 6LH Tel: 01782 212880

Frederick Sydney Fox

Passed away peacefully at RSUH on 27th July, aged 78 years. Loving husband to Brenda, beloved father to Mandy and treasured grandad to Cieran, Aiden, Elliott and great-grandson Rowen. A dedicated brother, brother-in-law, uncle and special friend. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Fred's funeral service is to be held on Friday 28th August, 11.30am at Carmountside Crematorium, where friends and relatives at kindly asked to meet at the service.Family flowers are preferred, however should you wish to donate in loving memory of Fred, proceeds will be gratefully received towards UHNM Charity, Ward 230 at RSUH. Thank you. W.R Bettelley Ltd 315 Uttoxeter Road, Longton ST3 5LQ Tel: 01782 313542 Email: info@wrbettelley.com

John Albert Harding

Passed away peacefully on 2nd August 2026, aged 81 years. A dearly loved man, who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A funeral service will take place for John on Friday 28th August 2026 at 10:00am at Macclesfield Crematorium, would all those wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare 1 Park Avenue Wolstanton Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 8AX 01782 711244

Anthony Kelly

Suddenly on Wednesday 29th July 2026. Tony aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Janet. Funeral to take place on Thursday 3rd September 2026. Service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 11:00am. No flowers by request. Donations would be gratefully appreciated for The British Heart Foundation in memory of Tony. Would anyone wishing to attend kindly meet and disperse at the crematorium. Enquiries to : Jackie Rowley TUDOR-DAVIES Independent Family Funeral Directors The Beeches 142 Waterloo Road Burslem Tel. 01782 811411 www.tudor-davies.co.uk

Ethel May Lawton

Peacefully at rest, on Sunday 2nd August 2026, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. Ethel aged 92 years of Norton. Devoted Wife of the late Bill, loving Mum of Dawn and the late Billy, a dear Mother-in-law of Chris, proud Nan of Kylie and Chris, a cherished Great Nan of Beaux, Ophelia, Hallie, Arlowe and Ronnie, a treasured Sister, Aunt, a partner of the late Ken and a dear friend to his family, especially his daughter Yvonne. Ethel will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside on Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 10.30am. Will all relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at Carmountside. Family flowers only please, donations preferred for Dementia UK. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880

Dilys Margaret Maddocks

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Dilys Margaret Maddocks

Died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 4th August 2026. Dilys aged 78 years of Vicarage Road, Hartshill. A loving wife of Roy, much loved mum of Ian, Matthew and Daniel, mother in law of Tori, a treasured nan of Jake, Daniel, Hannah, Millie, Alexandra, Arthur and Violet and cherished great nan of Ellson. Funeral service to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill on Thursday 27th August 2026 at 12.15pm followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.

Will all relatives please accept this the only intimation, friends wishing to attend please meet at the church. No flowers by request, donations preferred to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries to: Mr Ben Simpson-Wilde, Simpson & Wilde Independent Funeral Directors, 317 Hartshill Road, ST4 7NR. 01782 616034 info@simpsonwilde.co.uk

Peggy Kathleen Emily Salmon

Peacefully on 4th August 2026, at Lawton Rise Care Home, Goldenhill, Peggy, aged 86 years, formerly of Alsager. The much loved wife of the late Leslie, a dear mother, grandmother and sister. A Graveside service will take place at Christ Church, Alsager on Wednesday 26th August at 2pm. Will all friends please meet at the church. All inquiries to Joseph Edwards & Sons 144/146 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JA. 01270 882097

Vivien Snell

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Vivien Snell

At peace on August 4th 2026, at the RSUH, Viv aged 81 years of Northwood. Dearly beloved wife of the late Kenny, much loved mum of Stephen, Michael and Craig, loving mother in law of Jane, Claire and Samantha and a special nana to Jodie, Kirsty, Hayden, Bethany, Demi and all her great grandchildren. Dearest sister of the late Margaret and a very dear auntie. Viv will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 24th August at 11.30am. Will relatives and friends kindly meet at Carmountside. Family flowers only please, donations preferred for the Purple Bow Scheme (UHNM Charity) Donations and Enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880

Peter Spray

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Peter Spray

Peter, aged 77 years, of Rode Heath, passed away, suddenly at home on Sunday 2nd August 2026. Much loved dad of James and Natalie, devoted partner of Jan, dear father-in-law of Hayley and Davey, a beloved grandad and grandad Peter, and a good friend to many. Service and cremation at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 1st September at 2pm. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium.Family flowers only but if desired a donation may be made to the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries and any donations to: Joseph Edwards & Sons, 144/146 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JA 01270 882097If you would like to donate online you can do so at www.josephedwards.co.uk/online-donation

Doreen Steele

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Doreen Steele

Peacefully at rest after a short illness, on Sunday 2nd August 2026, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. Doreen aged 83 years of Eaton Park. Devoted Wife of the late Graham, loving Mum of Paul, Dave and Chris, a dear Mother-in-law of Ruth and Nicola and a proud Nan of Chloe, Daniel and Oscar. Doreen will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 2pm, followed by a burial at Carmountside Lawn Cemetery.Will all relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at Carmountside. Floral tributes most welcome, donations if desired for Parkinson's UK. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880

Peter Patrick Walthall

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Peter Patrick Walthall

Aged 59 years. Passed away peacefully at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice on Thursday 30th July 2026, where his care was exemplary, and his final wishes respected for the few days he was there. Devoted Husband of Tracey, much loved Brother of Pat and the late Teresa, and a respected and loved Brother in Law of Mark and Andy. A beloved Son of the late Syd and Jean, treasured Uncle of Aimee, Jessica, Demi and Sam and a dear friend to many. Peter will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all of those who knew him.Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 27th August at 11am Followed by a burial at Forsbrook Cemetery at 12:30pm Family flowers only please by request. Donations if desired will be gratefully received for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Peter. Traditional funeral attire has also been requested. Donations & Enquiries: JOSEPH LYMER & SON, Independent Funeral Director, Trent Bridge, BucknallTel: 01782 202270

Derek Wilson

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Derek Wilson

Suddenly on 3rd August 2026 at the RSUH, Derek, aged 72 years, of Birches Head. The dearly loved and devoted husband of Sandra, much loved dad of Stephen, loved father-in-law of Michelle, treasured grandad and great-grandad, a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 25th August at 11.30am. Will relatives please accept this intimation, friends kindly meet at Carmountside.Family flowers only please, donations preferred for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice or the British Heart Foundation. It's the family's wish that no mourning clothes, bright colours only please. Donations & enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880

Gary John Zak

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Gary John Zak

Peacefully at rest on 8th August 2026 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. Gary aged 66 years of Bradwell. A loving husband of the late Linda, a much loved dad of Ryan and stepdad of Mark, Lee and Zoe, a dear father in law of Emma, a treasured grandad and friend to many. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 27th August 2026 at 3.20pm. Will all relatives please accept this the only intimation, friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium.No mourning clothes. No flowers by request, donations preferred to Dementia UK. Enquiries to: Mr Ben Simpson-Wilde, Simpson & Wilde, Independent Funeral Directors, 317 Hartshill Road, ST4 7NR. 01782 616034 info@simpsonwilde.co.uk

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