Funeral Announcements
June Ball (Nee Collier) of Leek
Funeral Thursday February 6th, Service at St Edwards Church, Leek at 11am, followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery.
Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
Alfred Beswick (Lockett) of Leek
Funeral Tuesday February 11th, Service at St Michaels Church, Horton at 2.30pm, prior to private cremation.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Royal British Legion.
Rosemary Boulton of Brown Edge
Peacefully on January 14th 2025 at the R.S.U.H, Rosemary of Brown Edge, the dearly loved wife of John Boulton, much loved mum of Stephen and Adrian, dear mum-in-law of Louise and loving gran of Edward and Hannah.
Funeral Thursday February 20th, following a private cremation a Service of Thanksgiving will take place at Rudyard Methodist Church at 3.15pm. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.
Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton.
To donate in memory of Rosemary, please click HERE.
Dorothy May Bradbury (Nee Scragg) of Endon
Funeral Friday 21st February, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 11am, prior to private cremation.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Midlands Air Ambulance.
Anthony Thomas George Buckle "Tony" of Trentham
Suddenly but peacefully on the 22nd January 2025 at the R.S.U.H. with his wife by his side. Tony aged 83 years of Trentham and formerly of Bilston, West Midlands and born in Upton upon Severn. The much loved husband of Anne, a beloved father, step-father, father-in law, grandfather and great grandfather, a dear brother, brother-in-law and a much respected retired Lieutenant Colonel within the ACF.
Funeral Wednesday 19th February 2025 Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 1.15pm. Will all relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
No flowers please by request. Donations if desired to the Army Benevolent Fund.
To donate in memory of Tony, please click HERE.
Violet June Buxton (Nee Rowlinson) of Cotton
Funeral Saturday 8th February, Service at St John’s Church, Cotton at 11am, followed by Interment at Cotton Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dementia UK.
Freda Cooper (Nee Rushton) of Cheddleton
Funeral Thursday February 13th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 2pm.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
Beryl Dakin (Nee Newall) of Leek
Bernard Emery of Leek
Funeral Tuesday February 18th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 1pm.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation.
David Harrison "Emmings" of Leek
Funeral Thursday February 20th, Service and Cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11.30am.
Flowers may be sent, donations are preferred to The Midlands Air Ambulance.
Pamela Hewson (Nee Birch) of Bagnall and formerly of Longsdon
Passed away peacefully at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on 4th January 2025, Pamela aged 91 years of Bagnall and formerly of Longsdon, dearly loved wife of 69 years of Roy, much loved mother of Claire, Paul and Nicola, a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother, dear mother-in-law and dearest sister.
Funeral Monday February 10th, Service at St Chads Church, Longsdon at 2pm, followed by private interment. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The N.S.P.C.C or Guide Dogs for the Blind.
To donate in memory of Pamela, please click HERE.
Margaret Johnson of Leek
Funeral Wednesday February 12th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 1pm, followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery.
Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to Marie Curie or The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton.,
Chris Kay of Milton and formerly of Leek
Peacefully on January 16th 2025 at the R.S.U.H after an illness bravely borne, Christopher John (Chris) aged 67 years of Milton and formerly of Leek, the dearly loved and devoted husband of Karen, much loved brother of Laura, Keith and Liz, a cherished uncle of Oliver, Isla and Charley fondly remembered by family and friends.
Funeral Monday February 17th, Service at St Edwards Church, Leek at 2pm, prior to cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Lymphoma Trust.
To donate in memory of Chris, please click HERE.
Anthony Millership (Tony) of Cheddleton
Funeral Friday February 7th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 11.30am.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Diabetes UK.
Betty Painter (Nee Deakin) of Brown Edge
Funeral Friday February 14th, Service at Hill Top Methodist Chapel at 12 noon, followed by Interment at Endon Lawn Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Guide Dogs for The Blind.
David John Pogmore of Upperhulme
Funeral Tuesday February 25th, Service at St Matthew’s Church, Meerbrook at 11am followed by Private Interment.
Julian Poole of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Brian Potter of Leek
Funeral Friday February 21st, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 4pm.
Peggy Priestman of Leek
Funeral Monday February 17th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 11am, followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society.
Margery Salt of Leek
Funeral Friday 21st February, Service at All Saints Church, Leek at 1.15pm, followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations to Mercy Ships (for the benefit of children).
Thelma Swiercz (Nee Frith) of Leek
At rest on January 14th 2025 at Ladydale Residential Home, Leek, Thelma Mary aged 97 years of Leek, the beloved wife of the late Henryk Swiercz, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma, sister and aunty.
Funeral Mass on Thursday February 13th at St Mary’s R.C. Church, Leek at 10am followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Ladydale Residents Comforts Fund.
To donate in memory of Thelma, please click HERE.
Nigel Wood of Cheddleton
Funeral Friday February 14th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3.30pm.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
Acknowledgements
Robert "Rob" Barker
Michael, Beryl, Stephen, Roger & Partners would like to thank all relatives, friends & neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, cards, gifts & flowers following the sad loss of Robert. Special thanks to Steve who conducted the service with warmth & compassion. Also, neighbours Matt & Emily who were there in our hour of need and everybody who attended the service.
John Buxton
Sue, Deb, Pete, Alys and Liam would like to thank all of our lovely family, friends and neighbours, both here and abroad, for all their kindness, support, flowers, cards and messages of sympathy received following the sudden loss of the heart of our family. Thank you also to so many of you for attending the celebration of John’s life and for the many generous donations to the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and the British Heart Foundation.
Lastly, our grateful thanks to S. Sigley and Sons for all their help, empathy and compassion at this very difficult time.
Neil Ellerton
The family of the late Neil Ellerton of Leek would sincerely like to thank everyone who attended the funeral service at Carmountside and for all the many kind expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence and generous donations which have been received for The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton. We would also like to especially thank – The Park Medical Centre District Nurses, Marie Curie Community Care Team and Siri Carers Team for all their help and support shown to Neil throughout his illness.
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