Funeral Announcements
Christopher John Andrews "Chris" of Leek
Chris’ funeral will take place on Friday October 2nd, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3.30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton.
Douglas Beardmore formerly of blurton and Whiston
Douglas’ funeral will take place on Monday October 5th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society.
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 a later date for Phyllis.
Rosemary Irene Cooke "Rosie" of HAnley
Rosie’s funeral will take place on Friday 9th October, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3pm.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
Pauline Fitzpatrick (Nee Bould) of Cheddleton and formerly of Ipstones Edge
Pauline’s funeral will take place on Friday October 9th, Service at St Luke’s Church, Leek at 11am, followed by interment at Leek Cemetery.
Flowers may be sent or donations if desired.
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.
Tony Goldstraw of Milton and formerly of Leek
Peacefully on September 7th 2026 at his home in Milton and formerly of Leek, Charles Anthony (Tony) aged 84 years, the dearly loved and loving husband of Jean.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Victor Hendley "Vic" of Stockton Brook
Vic’s funeral will take place on Thursday 8th October, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 11.30am.
Flowers preferred, no donations please by his own request.
Sheila Hill of Ormskirk and formerly of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Rita Hooley of Leek
Rita’s funeral will take place on Monday September 28th, Service at St Edward’s Church, Leek at 1pm, followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery, Buxton Road.
Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to Little Hearts Matter or Young Minds.
May Hope of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Christine Ollier of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Ronald Perkin "Ron" of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Gladys Piggott (Nee Knowles) of LEek
At rest on August 28th 2026 at her home in Leek in the loving care of her family, Gladys aged 99 years. The beloved wife of the late Arthur Piggott, much loved mum of David, Andrew and Mark, a dearest mum-in-law and a treasured nanna and great-nanna.
Funeral Wednesday September 30th. Service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 11:00am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton or Marie Curie Cancer Care.
To make a donation in memory of Gladys, please click HERE.
John James Pointon of Biddulph Park
On September 2nd 2026 at the R.S.U.H in the presence of his sister, John James aged 76 years of Biddulph Park, son of the late Jack and Violet, brother of Linda and the late Frank.
David Pulham of Leek
Funeral Thursday 1st October service at All Saints Church, Leek at 11:00 AM followed by interment at Leek Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton or The Midlands Air Ambulance.
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
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements please get in touch on 01538 382048.
Ann Sellers of Stanton
Ann’s funeral will take place on Saturday September 26th, Service and Interment at St Mary’s Church, Stanton at 2pm.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Dementia UK or Waterhouses Community Minibus.
To make a donation in memory of Ann, please click HERE.
Alice Shenton (Nee Walters) of Leek
Alice’s funeral will take place on Tuesday September 29th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 2pm, prior to private cremation.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK or Mind.
Mollie Swift formerly of Cheddleton
Mollie’s funeral will take place on Friday October 23rd, Service at St Edward’s Church, Cheddleton at 1.45pm, followed by interment at St Edward’s Lawn Cemetery, Cheddleton.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to St Edward’s Church, Cheddleton.
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.
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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