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Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones
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.
You can see the latest listings from your area on the InYourArea section. To see the full list of family announcements, visit this section of the StokeonTrentLive website.
Russell COPELAND
Unexpectedly in the early hours of Saturday 6th December 2025 Russell aged 63 years sadly passed away at home in Tunstall surrounded by close family. The much loved husband of Debra, loving dad to Clare and Laura, father in law to Andrew and the late Mark, a much loved grandad to Toni, Jordan, Ayla, Alana, Alyza and Lyall, son in law to Florence, a dearly loved brother of Linda, Joyce and the late Maureen, brother in law to Mike, Eddie, Lesley, Yvonne and Hillary also uncle and friend to many. Russell will be deeply missed and touched the lives of many who knew him.
Funeral to take place on Wednesday 24th December 2025. Service and cremation at Bradwell Crematorium at 9.20am. Family flowers only please, donations appreciated for Dementia UK. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. Donations & enquiries to: Geoff Tudor TUDOR-DAVIES Independent Family Funeral Services, The Beeches, 142 Waterloo Road, Burslem. Tel. 01782 811411 www.tudor-davies.co.uk
Harry Herbert PRICE
Now at peace in the presence of his loving family, on Thursday 4th December 2025, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. Harry aged 79 years of Kidsgrove. A devoted Husband of Christine, super Dad of Andrew and Catherine, a dear Father-in-law of Mark and Debbie, proud Grandad of Simon, Christopher and Chelcie, a cherished Great Grandad Barney of Alfie, Toby, Chester and Theo. Harry will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Funeral service and cremation to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 29th December at 12.30pm. Will all relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at Carmountside. Family flowers only, donations 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.
Alan WELCH
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 6th December 2025 at The Royal Stoke University Hospital, aged 86 years. Dad to Paul, Mark, and father in law to Lynn, grandad to Hannah, Liam, Beth and Kyle. Treasured brother to Olwyn, Margaret, Brother in law to Paul and Roy, also a dear uncle and friend to many.
Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 3:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired will be gratefully received to The Royal British Legion. Family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Nile Street, Burslem. ST6 2BH Tel: 01782 838724
Isabella BRAMMER
At rest on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at her home in Bentilee in the presence of her loving family, Isabella aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mum of Paul, Dawn, Tracey and the late Neil. Dear mother-in-law of Linda, Kevin and the late Alan. Devoted nan and great-nan, treasured sister of the late James, dear sister-in-law of Pauline. Isabella will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends.
The funeral cortege will leave her home in Bentilee on Tuesday 23rd December for service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 12.30pm. Would relatives kindly accept this the only intimation. Friends wishing to attend please meet at Carmountside. Floral tributes in memory of Isabella are welcome. Enquiries to David Podmore, Arlington House, Ford Green Road, Smallthorne SOT, ST6 1NX. Tel. 01782 818888
Melanie ‘Mel’ BRAYFORD
Sadly passed away on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at the RSUH, Mel aged 64 years of Chesterton. The dearly loved wife of Phil, much loved sister of Anthony, Shaun and Joanne, very dear sister-in-law, auntie, cousin and a dear friend of many. The family would like to thank all staff on the Critical Care Unit at the Royal Stoke Hospital for alll the care they gave to Mel.
Funeral Service and Cremation is to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 3.20pm. Will relatives and friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations preferred in memory of Mel for Battersea Dogs Home c/o The Funeral Director and Sentinel Notices Online. Donations & inquiries to:- Gail Spender C. EDWARDS & SON (FUNERAL SERVICES) 155 High Street, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent. ST7 1QQ. Tel No: 01782 782842
Joy COOKE
Peacefully at rest on 29th November 2025, whilst in the loving care of her family at home in Burslem, Lilian Ann Joy, aged 77 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Alf. Devoted mum to Peter, Martin and the late Mandy. A dearest mother in law to Andrew, Kate and Katrina. A loving and much loved nana to Courtney, Beth, Mandi and Florence. A dear sister, sister in law, aunt and friend who will be truly missed.
Funeral service to be held at Swanbank Methodist Church on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 12 Noon, followed by interment at Burslem Cemetery. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only, donations are welcome to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Donations and enquiries: C McGough & Sons, 79 Roundwell Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5AW. 01782 834300
Alan DAVIS
At rest on Sunday 30th November 2025 at his home. Alan aged 69 years. Loving son of the late Reg and Joyce Davis. Brother of Phil and John and the late Jayne and Wendy.
Funeral Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 11am. Would friends wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. No flowers please. Donations preferred to The UHNM Charity or Mind. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. Enquiries to: Geoff Tudor TUDOR-DAVIES Independent Family Funeral Services, The Beeches, 142 Waterloo Road, Burslem. Tel. 01782 811411 www.tudor-davies.co.uk
Pearl Francis FREAKLEY
Unexpectedly on Friday 28th November 2025 at home. Pearl aged 88 years of Blurton. A very much loved Mum to Kevin, Treasured Mother-in-law to Wendy, Loving Nana to Kirsty, Harry and the late Andrew, Cherished Sister to Maureen, Michael and Clive, Sister-in- law to Bonnie, Joan and the late Bob and a Aunty to many and a Friend to hundreds. Pearl will be sadly missed but never forgotten by all her Loving family and many friends.
Funeral service to be held at Carmountside crematorium on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 1.00pm. Will all relatives please accept this only intimation and friends kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please donations preferred for the British Heart Foundation and made payable to BHF Shops. All Enquiries to: Neil Venables Dolven Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors 1 Nashe Drive, Blurton Stoke on Trent ST3 2HD 01782 599156
Paul ‘Gripper’ Robert GRIFFITHS
Peacefully at rest surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 whilst at home, Paul aged 79 years of Newcastle. Much loved husband of Margaret, loving dad of Paul, Tracy and Lisa, cherished father-in-law of Durber and Chris. Devoted grandad of Chelsea, Jade, Tyler, Kayleigh, Lilly, Sam, Lottie, Finley and a treasured great-grandad (Big Grandad). Paul will be deeply and sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all of his loving family and many friends.
Funeral service and cremation at Bradwell Crematorium on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 2:40pm. Would all those wishing to attend please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in loving memory of Paul much preferred for either Alzheimer’s Society or Dementia UK. A donation box will be provided in the crematorium for anybody wishing to make a donation. Donations and all enquiries to: Mr John Rowland, Rowland & Foulkes Family Funeral Services, 2a St Michael’s Road, Cross Heath, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 9LW. Tel: 01782 901080 www.rowlandandfoulkesfuneralservices.co.uk
June Mary LOWE
Suddenly on Wednesday 26th November 2025, June aged 84 years of the Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Dearly loved wife, mum, nan, sister and aunt. June will be very much missed by all her loving family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 19th December 2025 at 2pm. Will relatives and friends kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations preferred to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Salt & Son Funeral Home Bridge Street Newcastle Tel: 01782 617073
Linda Annie MADELEY
Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, at the RSUH, Linda aged 64 years of Newcastle. Loving sister of Patricia and Charlie and the late Pauline, Bernadette and Angela, also a loved auntie of Janice. Linda will be fondly remembered by Henry and all her loving family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 24th December 2025, at 10am. Will relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium. Flowers welcome. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Salt & Son Funeral Home Bridge St, Newcastle Tel. 01782 617073
John Keith MATTHEWS
Peacefully at rest on Thursday 4th December 2025 at his home in Meir Heath surrounded by his loving family John aged 85 years. The devoted husband and soulmate of Janet. A much loved dad, father in law, grandad, brother and uncle. John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.
The funeral cortege will leave his home in Meir Heath on Tuesday 23rd December at 11.15am for service and cremation at Stafford Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Would relatives kindly accept this the only intimation, friends wishing to attend please meet at Stafford Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of John would be much appreciated for The Douglas Macmillan Hospice Blurton. Donations may be made via the online link or c/o The Family. ENQUIRIES TO : NICOLA DAVIES : HARRY DAWSON FUNERAL SERVICES : The Funeral Home, 105, Upper Normacot Road, Normacot, Longton, Stoke on Trent. ST3 4QG. Tel : 01782 313428.
Graham Frederick MILLER
Passed away peacefully on 2nd December 2025 in the wonderful care of the staff on Majors at A&E and AMU at the RSUH, surrounded by his loving family. Graham of Endon, the dearly loved and loving husband of 55 years to June, devoted dad of Sarah and Jonathan and a very proud and much loved grandad of Benjamin, Francesca, Molly, Lucy and Henry. Graham will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December at 2:45pm. Will relatives and friends kindly meet at Carmountside. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Donations and enquires to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
Barbara PEACH
It is with sadness to announce the passing of Barbara on 3rd December 2025, at RSUH, aged 89 years. Beloved wife to her late husband Geoffrey and reunited with her late siblings Dorothy, Leslie and Roy, may they all rest in eternal peace. Barbara, a devoted mum to Susan and her partner Charlie, a friend to many over the years, with a special mention to her bestest of friends Jayne, Graham, Angela and her neighbour Ian for their support, kindness and friendship over the years. She will be missed.
Barbara’s funeral service is to be held on Monday 22nd December 2.45pm at Carmountside Crematorium. Mourners are kindly asked to meet at the service. Floral Tributes are welcome as are donations, if preferred, and the family are collecting towards The Dogs Trust, and proceeds will be gratefully received. Thank you. Any enquiries to W.R Bettelley Ltd, 315 Uttoxeter Road, Longton ST3 5LQ. Tel: 01782 313542
Brenda STREET
At rest on 23rd November 2025 in the loving care of Davlyn House Care Home. Brenda, age 90 years old of Biddulph. A dear Sister, Aunty, Great Aunty and a very dear friend of John.
Funeral will take place on Tuesday 16th December 2025. Service and Cremation will be held at Carmountside Crematorium at 13.30pm. Friends wishing to attend please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to Davlyn House Comforts Fund. Enquiries to John Garside Funeral Directors, 2 Cross Street, Biddulph. ST8 6BD. Telephone No: 01782 513210.
Malcolm James TOMBS
Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 26th November in the presence of his loving family, Malcolm aged 82 years. A devoted husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandad (Dubbie), Great Grandad and a good friend to many. Malcolm will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Funeral service to be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December at 10.40am. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please by request, donations if desired for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, a collection box will be available in the Crematorium Chapel. Donations & enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
Arthur ‘Alan’ TREHERNE
The obituary notice of Arthur Alan (known as Alan) TREHERNE of Madeley who passed away peacefully on Thursday 4th December 2025 in the presence of loving family in the Belong Care Home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, aged 87. Dearly beloved and loving husband of 63 years to Roberta, much loved and respected father to Fiona and Sue, dear father-in-law to Adrian and Steve, much loved and treasured Grandad to Sam, Jasmine and Isobel, and loving brother to Stuart, brother-in-law to Sherna and uncle to Matthew and Louisa, Alan will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and many friends and colleagues. Alan was a lecturer in Philosophy and Mathematics at Keele University from 1967 and then Head of Keele’s Computer Science Department from 1988 until his retirement in July 1999. He was a member of Madeley Parish Council for over 20 years, including a period serving as Chairman, and a Council Member of the Antiquarian Horological Society from 1977-2018, being appointed a Fellow of the Society (FAHS) in 2020.
Alan’s funeral service will take place at 2.00pm on Monday 22nd December 2025 at Madeley Methodist Church, Poolside, Madeley, CW3 9DX and will be followed by light refreshments on the Church premises. The family warmly invite anyone wishing to attend to meet at the Church. Messages of condolence may be left on the funeral director’s website: www.kevinlowndsfuneralservices.com Family flowers only please. A donation box will be available at the church and any donations in memory of Alan will be forwarded to the Salvation Army and the Alzheimer’s Society. Alan’s committal service will take place at 12.00 noon the following day, Tuesday 23rd December 2025, at Bradwell Crematorium. All enquiries to; Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services, Madeley CW3 9EA & Newcastle ST5 Tel 01782 291500 & 01782 914777
John ‘Mick’ Michael WOOTTON
Suddenly on 3rd December 2025 at the RSUH, with family by his side, Mick, aged 81 years of Bradeley. Much loved and devoted husband of Pauline, amazing and wonderful dad of Karen and son-in-law Kevin, dearly loved brother of Alan, treasured brother-in-law of Ken & Jean and Jane and a loving uncle. Mick will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December at 9:15am. Will relatives and friends kindly meet at Carmountside. No floral tributes please by request, donations preferred for the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.
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