Funeral Announcements
Douglas Beardmore formerly of blurton and Whiston
At rest on September 9th 2026 at Springfield Manor Care Home, Newcastle, Douglas Harold (Doug) aged 85 years formerly of Blurton and Whiston, the beloved husband of the late Denise, cherished partner of Ena, much loved dad of Adrian and the late Carl, dearest father-in-law of Diane and loving grandad of Samantha and Matthew.
Funeral Monday October 5th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3pm. Will relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations may be sent if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society.
To make a donation in memory of Douglas, please click HERE.
Fred Brown of Rushton
Peacefully on September 7th 2026 at the R.S.U.H, Frederick Arnold (Fred) aged 91 years of Rushton Spencer, the beloved husband of the late Joyce, a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad and a dearest brother-in-law and uncle and a good friend to many.
Funeral Monday October 12th, service and interment at St Lawrence’s Church, Rushton at 1pm. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Lawrence’s Church, Rushton.
To make a donation in memory of Fred, please click HERE.
Phyllis Brown of Rushton
A memorial service will take place at St Lawrence’s Church, Rushton on Friday October 30th at 1pm.
Rosemary Irene Cooke "Rosie" of HAnley
At rest on September 10th 2026 at the R.S.U.H, Rosemary Irene (Rosie) aged 68 years of Hanley, the beloved wife of the late Harold “H” Cooke and a dearest sister, sister-in-law, aunty and great-aunty.
Funeral Friday October 9th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3pm. Will relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
To make a donation in memory of Rosie, please click HERE.
Pauline Fitzpatrick (Nee Bould) of Cheddleton and formerly of Ipstones Edge
Peacefully on September 17th 2026 at the R.S.U.H, surrounded by her family,
Pauline aged 67 years of Cheddleton and formerly of Ipstones Edge, the beloved wife of the late Tony Fitzpatrick, much loved and devoted mum of Joanne, Rachel, and Nicola, dearest mum-in-law of Dan, Sam and Taylor, doting grandma of Meredith and a very dear sister-in-law and aunty and good friend to many.
Funeral Friday October 9th, Service at St Luke’s Church, Leek at 11am,
followed by interment at Leek Cemetery.
Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.
Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to Pets As Therapy.
To make a donation in memory of Pauline, please click HERE.
Delia Frodsham of Leek
Delia’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 7th October, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Kidney Research UK or The Alzheimer’s Society.
Charles Anthony "Tony" Goldstraw of Milton and formerly of Leek
Peacefully passed away on September 7th 2026 at his home in Milton (formerly of Leek). Ex F. Bode & Sons employee, Charles Anthony (Tony) aged 84 years. The dearly loved and loving husband of Jean.
The funeral will take place at 2pm on Monday 19th October 2026 at Carmountside Crematorium.
Floral tributes are very welcome, or if preferred donations to The RNLI c/o Sigleys.
Any person from Leek struggling for transport to Carmountside Crematorium, please contact Sigleys.
To make a donation in memory of Tony, please click HERE.
Victor Hendley "Vic" of Stockton Brook
At rest on September 12th 2026 at The County Hospital, Stafford, Victor (Vic) aged 87 years of Stockton Brook. Beloved partner of the late Anita, dearest brother of the late Harold, Gladys, Freda and Alan and a very dear uncle and great-uncle.
Funeral Thursday October 8th. Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 11.30am. Will relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
Flowers preferred but no donations please by his own request.
Sheila Hill of Ormskirk and formerly of Leek
Peacefully at rest on 17th September 2026 at her home in Ormskirk with her family by her side. Sheila aged 96 years formerly of Leek, Staffordshire.
The loving wife of the late Stanley Hill, a dear mother to John, Robert and Richard, a much loved grandmother to Tanya and Callum and a dear sister of the late Audrey Rider.
The funeral service will take place on Friday 16th October at St. Edward’s Church, Leek at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Leek Cemetery. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.
No flowers please by request donations may be sent if desired to Cancer Research UK.
To make a donation in memory of Sheila, please click HERE.
May Hope (Nee Rushton) of Leek
May’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 13th October, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 3pm, prior to private cremation.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
Paul Anthony Kelly of Wetley Rocks
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Christine Ollier of Leek
Christine’s funeral will take place on Wednesday October 14th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 11.45am.
No flowers please by request, donations may be sent if desired to The Midlands Air Ambulance or The RNLI.
Ronald Perkin "Ron" of Leek
Ron’s funeral will take place on Thursday 15th October, Service and Cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10.45am.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Midlands Air Ambulance.
Mary Ratcliff of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Graham Riley of Cheddleton
Graham’s funeral will take place on Thursday October 8th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton
Phil Savage of Ipstones
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Jean Scragg of Leek
Jean’s Funeral will take place on Friday October 16th, Service at St Luke’s Church, Leek at 2.45pm, prior to cremation at Carmountside Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).
Mollie Swift formerly of Cheddleton
Peacefully at rest on the 16th September 2026 at Tree Tops Care Home, Leek. Mollie aged 81 years of Cheddleton, formerly of Settle and born at Berry Hill, Coleford Gloucestershire.
A much loved mum of Simon and Jon and mother-in-law to Alison and Rhian, and a cherished nanna to Kaitlin and Freya.
Funeral Friday October 23rd. Service at St. Edwards Church, Cheddleton at 1.45pm followed by interment at St. Edwards Lawn Cemetery, Cheddleton. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.
No flowers please by request, donations may be sent if desired to St. Edwards Church, Cheddleton.
To make a donation in memory of Mollie, please click HERE.
Valerie Swinson "Val" (Nee Fowler) of Leek
Val’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 14th October, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 2.30pm, prior to private cremation.
No flowers please by request donations if desired to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton
Douglas Ward formerly of Stafford
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Jayne Louise Wojdak (Nee Panek) of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Acknowledgements
Dawn Morris Bradbury
Peter, Joan and family would like to take this opportunity of extending their most heartfelt thanks of appreciation to everyone who attended the celebration of Dawn’s life at Ipstones Memorial Hall – it was very much appreciated to see so many people there which reflected the popularity and affection in which Dawn was held. We also would like to especially extend our thanks for all the many tokens of sympathy, cards and letters of condolence and generous donations which have been received in memory of Dawn.
Raymond Porter "Ray"
Carol and the family would so very much like to take this opportunity of extending their most sincere and grateful appreciation to all relatives, friends, neighbours and former colleagues for all the many thoughts of sympathy, cards and generous donations for Cancer Research UK, The Douglas Macmillan Hospice , Blurton and The Midlands Air Ambulance which have been received following the sudden loss of Ray.
We would also like to especially thank everyone who attended the funeral service, it was very comforting to see so many there – we very much appreciated your support at this sad time.
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