Funeral Announcements

For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.

For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.

Bernard’s funeral will take place on Monday November 2nd, Service at St Luke’s Church, Leek at 1pm, followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery. Colourful clothing is preferred. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton.

Margaret died peacefully at home with family by her side Wife of the late John Birch Much loved Mum of Patrick and Rachel Loving Mother-in-Law of John McKay Dearest Grandma of John, Jed, Jemima, Sarah, Anna, Lucy, Mary, Alice and Danny. Funeral service will be held on Thursday 5th November

Ivan’s funeral will take place on Monday November 9th, Service and Interment at St Edwards Church, Cheddleton at 1.45pm. No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton.

For more information regarding the funeral of the late Craig Robert Dakin of Leek, please get in touch on 01538 382048.

Reg’s funeral will take place on Tuesday November 10th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 2pm. No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation.

Murial’s funeral will take place on Tuesday November 10th, Service at St Edward’s Church, Leek at 10.30am, followed by interment at Leek Cemetery, Buxton Road. No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK or The Midlands Air Ambulance.

It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Craig Russell Franklin, who died at Royal Stoke on 11th October aged 42 years. Craig was a treasured son of Peter and Joan, beloved brother of Amanda, uncle to Ava, Esme and Ronnie, brother in law to

Suddenly but peacefully passed away on the 5th October 2026 aged 89 years at his home in Longnor with his loving wife Mavis by his side. The treasured dad of Janet and Christopher, a respected father-in-law to Keith and a much loved “Grandad John” to Thomas and Jack and their

Much respected proprietor of W. James Butchers of Baddeley Green. Peacefully at rest on the 8th October 2026. Bill aged 95 years of Horton the devoted husband of the late Annette James and a much loved dad to Karl, Elsa, Lisa and Adam, a dear father-in-law, grandad, brother and uncle.

Peacefully on 20th October 2026 at her home in Longnor in the care of her loving family, Merinda Dilys aged 89 years, formerly of Back o’ th’ Brook, Waterfall. Beloved wife of the late Bill Johnson, much loved mother of Stephen, Robert, Philip and Deborah, cherished grandma Dilys of Felicity,

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At peace on the 21st October 2026 at his home in Leek, Alan William aged 77 years, the dearly loved husband of Rosemary, much loved dad of David and Andrew, a very dear brother of Jean, and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Alan’s funeral will take place on Saturday November

Suddenly on October 25th 2026 at the R.S.U.H, Marian Rosemary aged 84 years of Stockton Brook, the dearly loved and devoted wife of Timothy, loving mum of Nicholas and Katie, a dearest sister-in-law, aunty and a good friend to many. Funeral Friday November 20th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium

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Lovely husband, fantastically funny dad, and best grandad in the world ever. Martin died suddenly but peacefully at his home, in Milton, on Wednesday 21st October, aged 65. True love of Jane and the best dad to Rosie and Oliver, Mart was loved and liked by all who met him.

Roy’s funeral will take place on Monday November 16th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 2pm, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Asthma and Lung UK or Help for Heroes.

The Funeral for the late Stephen Douglas Spooner will take place on Friday 6th November, Service at St Edward’s Church, Cheddleton at 1.30pm, prior to private cremation. No flowers please by request, donations may be sent if Clic Sargent (Leukaemia in Children).

Peacefully on October 4th 2026 at Wetley Manor Residential Care Home, Patricia Turner (Pat) aged 96 years of Consall, Wetley Rocks. The beloved wife of Edward Turner, a much loved Mum, Gran, Great Gran; dear Cousin and Aunt and a good Neighbour, Friend of and Teacher to many in the