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40 death notices in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire this week
This week, Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire communities have published forty death notices, while Cheshire Live lists twenty-two. The notices include details of funerals and charitable donations in memory of the deceased, as reported by local outlets.
Local Communities Remember Loved Ones in This Week's Death Notices
This week, families across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire have come together to remember loved ones through published death notices. According to the Stoke Sentinel, forty notices were published in the area's editions this week, while Cheshire Live listed twenty-two notices in its own edition. Both outlets extended their condolences, noting the loss felt across these communities.
Many of the notices include details of funeral services, with locations and dates provided for family and friends. Among those remembered is Margaret Ann Austin, 82, of Alsager, who died peacefully on 8th August 2026. Her service and burial were held at Christ Church, Alsager on 27th August, with donations requested for Cancer Research UK, as reported by both the Stoke Sentinel and Cheshire Live.
Other notices carried by the Stoke Sentinel include Robert Carberry, 49, who died suddenly at Royal Stoke University Hospital, with his funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 28th August. Geoffrey Ernest Hall, 85, of Fenton, died on 8th August at Ernvale House Care Centre, with a service at the same crematorium on 27th August. Margaret Leese, 96, of Blurton, died on 8th August, with donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
The notices also reflect personal requests. For instance, the family of Christopher Lane, 76, of Longton, who died on 24th July, asked mourners to wear red or a Stoke shirt at his funeral Christchurch on 2nd September. Similarly, Margaret Beatrice Moore of Newcastle, who died 31st July, requested bright colours at her funeral, with donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice or the Animal Lifeline.
In the Cheshire Live listing, John Warren Brown, 75, is remembered with a Service of Thanksgiving at Christleton Methodist Church on 28th August. Cynthia Irene Jones, whose life was celebrated on 27th August at Llannelli Crematorium, leaves daughters and grandchildren, and donations in her memory go to the Parkinson's UK and Whizz-Kidz.
Several notices highlight donations to specific charities. For Philip Ashworth Riley, 84, who died on 11th August in East Cheshire Hospice, donations go to that hospice. George S. Brookes, 94, will be remembered with donations to the British Heart Foundation at his funeral at Crewe Crematorium. For Paul Johnson, 64, who died suddenly on 7th August, the donated to the British Heart Foundation.
The funeral of Paul Johnson was held at St Paul's Church, Helsby on 25th August. Other notices in Cheshire include Margaret Elizabeth Parry, 88, who died 31st July, and Trudy Petel, 93, of Sandiway Lodge Nursing Home, with services at the Chester Crematorium. For John Frederick Dixon, 75, who died at home, donations are requested to the RSPB or Stroke Association.
Some notices also reference the deceased's role in the community. David Anthony Davison, who was involved in building homes in Liverpool and the surrounding area, has a funeral to take place at Chester Crematorium on 25th August, with donations to Hope House and the RNLI. The family of Marjorie Brown, 79, who died on 9th August, requested that mourners wear a touch of red for Manchester United at her service at Penketh Methodist Church. Donations are preferred to Dementia UK.
Elsewhere, Joan Hill, 96, who died on 8th August in Norwich, had donations to Headway. For Sheila Osborne, 83, who died on 7th August, the funeral is at St Andrew's Church on 2nd September. Peggy Kathleen Emily Salmon, aged 86, who died at Lawton Falls Care Home, has a graveside at Christ Church. Alsager on 26th August. Derek Sherwood, 76, who died on 1st August, has a funeral at Macclesfield Crematorium of 25th August, requesting donations to East Cheshire Hospice.
The Stoke Sentinel also reports the funeral of Margaret Elizabeth Parry, Agar, and C. Olive, among others. Throughout, the notices convey a sense of grief and communion, with many families asking for donations to local charities and hospitals such as Douglas Macmillan Hospice, UHNM Charities, and the British Heart Foundation.
Both outlets encourage readers to view the full listing of family announcements on their websites, where details on each memorial can be found. As these notices appear, they provide a way for the community to honour the memory of those who have died, and to highlight the causes that were close to their hearts.
How each outlet told it
Cheshire Live
Framing: Headline emphasizes that there are 22 death notices in Cheshire this week, highlighting the local community's loss. — Sympathetic and reverent, using phrases like 'Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones' and 'Peacefully'.
Facts Included:
22 death notices published in Cheshire this week
Each notice includes deceased's name, age, date and place of death, family details, funeral service details, and donation requests
Margaret Ann Austin, 82, of Alsager, died peacefully on 8th August 2026, service at Christ Church, Alsager on 27th August, donations to Cancer Research UK
John Warren Brown, 75, service at Christleton Methodist Church on 28th August
Cynthia Ernestine Jones, service at Llanelli Crematorium on 27th August, donations to Parkinson's UK or Whizz-Kidz
William Marshall, 99, funeral at Walton Lea Crematorium on 3rd September, donations to Royal British Legion and Salvation Army
Trudy Peat, 93, at Sandiway Lodge Nursing Home, funeral at Chester Crematorium on 26th August
Glenys Patricia Tomkinson, 74, died at home on 9th August, funeral at Birches Crematorium on 2nd September, donations to The Christie Charity, Macmillan Cancer Support, East Cheshire Hospice
John Frederick Dixon, 75, died at home on 2nd August, funeral at St Peter's Church, Macclesfield on 3rd September, donations to RSPB or Stroke Association
Eric Dobson, 94, died 7th August, funeral at Walton Lea Crematorium on 26th August, donations to Alzheimer's Society
Paul Johnson, 64, died suddenly 7th August, funeral at St Paul's Church, Helsby on 25th August, donations to British Heart Foundation
Chris Olivant, died 4 August, funeral at Macclesfield Crematorium on 25th August
Margaret Elizabeth Parry, 88, died 31st July at Countess of Chester Hospital, funeral at Chester Crematorium on 24th August
Philip Ashworth Riley, 84, died 11th August in East Cheshire Hospice, service at Tytherington Family Worship Church on 2nd September, donations to East Cheshire Hospice
George Sydney Brookes, 94, funeral at Crewe Crematorium on 10th September, donations to British Heart Foundation
David Anthony Davison, father, involved in building homes in Liverpool, funeral at Chester Crematorium on 25th August, donations to Hope House and RNLI
Norma Pardoe, 91, died 25th July, funeral at Macclesfield Crematorium on 24th August, donations to Leukaemia UK
Marjorie Brown, 79, died 9th August, service at Penketh Methodist Church on 24th August, donations to Dementia UK, dress code with touch of red for Manchester United
Prudence Brenda Downes, 95, died at Florence Grogan House, funeral at Chester Crematorium on 20th August, donations to Alzheimer's UK
Joan Hill, 96, died 8th August in Norwich, donations to Headway
Sheila Osborne, 83, died 7th August, funeral at St. Andrews Church on 2nd September
Peggy Kathleen Emily Salmon, 86, died at Lawton Rise Care Home, graveside at Christ Church, Alsager on 26th August
Derek Sherwood, 76, died 1st August at Royal Infirmary Hospital Lancaster, funeral at Macclesfield Crematorium on 25th August, donations to East Cheshire Hospice
Framing: Headline emphasizes that there are 40 death notices in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire this week, highlighting the larger number compared to the Cheshire article. — Sympathetic and reverent, using phrases like 'Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones' and 'Peacefully'.
Facts Included:
40 death notices published in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire this week
Each notice includes deceased's name, age, date and place of death, family details, funeral service details, and donation requests
Margaret Ann Austin, 82, of Alsager, died peacefully on 8th August 2026, service at Christ Church, Alsager on 27th August, donations to Cancer Research UK
Robert Carberry, 49, died suddenly at Royal Stoke University Hospital, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 28th August, donations to UHNM Charities Critical Care
Geoffrey Ernest Hall, 85, of Fenton, died 8th August at Ernvale House Care Centre, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 27th August, donations to Alzheimer's Society
Christopher Lane, 76, of Longton, died 24th July at Royal Stoke University Hospital, funeral at Christchurch on 2nd September, family requested mourners wear red or Stoke shirt
Margaret Leese, 96, of Blurton, died 8th August at RSUH, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 3rd September, donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Jacqueline Southorn, 78, died 17th August, funeral details at johnjsmithfunerals.com
Mavis Taft, 89, died 7th August, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 1st September, donations to Ash Hall Nursing Home Resident's Fund
Terry Womsley, 83, of Bradwell, died 9th August at RSUH, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 28th August, donations to Cancer Research UK
Shaun Millward, service at Bradwell Crematorium on 1st September, donations to Cancer Research
Barbara Ann Pass, 72, of Cross Heath, died 11th August at home, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 27th August, donations to UHNM Charity Ward 109
Shirley Mavis Rowley, 89, died in Douglas Macmillan Hospice on 5 August, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 1st September, donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Robert Salt, 81, of Sneyd Green, died 11th August at RSUH, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 28th August, donations to UHNM charity Ward 201
Audrey May Titley, 93, died 25th July at Treetops Court Care Home, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 28th August, donations to Dementia UK
John Calcott, 80, of Caverswall, died 17th July at RSUH, funeral at St Peter's Church, Caverswall on 25th August, donations to RNLI
Arthur Hulme, 76, of Whitchurch, died 3rd August at home, funeral at Monument Meadow Natural Burial Ground on 20th August, donations to Bradbury Day Centre
Brian Thomas Ollerhead, 80, of Hanley, died 3rd August at RSUH, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 1st September, donations to Parkinson's UK
Gloria Jean Ridge, 82, died 1st August at RSUH, funeral at St Bartholomew's Church, Blurton on 24th August, donations to Pebbles Legacy
Frances Margaret Tilstone, 91, of Westbury Park, died 8th August at RSUH Ward 102, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 2nd September, donations to RSUH Ward 102
Cherry Pauline Tomkins, 75, of Penkhull, died 5th August at RSUH, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 2nd September, donations to British Heart Foundation
Nancy Hill, 91, of Bradeley, died 6th August at RSUH, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 4th September, donations to Midlands Air Ambulance
Christine Ann Miller, 70, of Caverswall, died 5th August at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, funeral at St Peter's Church, Caverswall on 24th August, donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Margaret Beatrice Moore, 92, of Newcastle, died 31st July, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 27th August, donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice or Animal Lifeline, bright colours requested
Freda Morris, 86, of Sneyd Green, died 3rd August at home, funeral at Carmountside Cemetery Chapel on 26th August, donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Stephen Harry Rhodes, 72, of Penkhull, died 8th August, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 4th September, donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice or Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, splash of blue requested
Eric Abberley, 89, of Hartshill, died 10th August, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 21st August, donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Ronald Albert Mietz, 67, of Newcastle, died 9th July, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 26th August
John Beckett, 78, of Newcastle, died 4th August at home, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 25th August, donations to Sense
Karen Mary Bradbury, 64, of Longton, died 1st August at RSUH, funeral at Longton Central Hall on 27th August, donations to Stroke Association and Kidney Research UK
Frederick Sydney Fox, 78, died 27th July at RSUH, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 28th August, donations to UHNM Charity Ward 230
John Albert Harding, 81, died 2nd August, funeral at Macclesfield Crematorium on 28th August, donations to Cancer Research UK
Anthony Kelly, 83, died 29th July, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 3rd September, donations to British Heart Foundation
Ethel May Lawton, 92, of Norton, died 2nd August at RSUH, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 26th August, donations to Dementia UK
Dilys Margaret Maddocks, 78, of Hartshill, died 4th August at home, funeral at Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill on 27th August, donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Peggy Kathleen Emily Salmon, 86, died at Lawton Rise Care Home, graveside at Christ Church, Alsager on 26th August
Vivien Snell, 81, of Northwood, died 4th August at RSUH, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 24th August, donations to Purple Bow Scheme
Peter Spray, 77, of Rode Heath, died 2nd August at home, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 1st September, donations to British Heart Foundation
Doreen Steele, 83, of Eaton Park, died 2nd August at RSUH, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 25th August, donations to Parkinson's UK
Peter Patrick Walthall, 59, died 30th July at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 27th August, donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Derek Wilson, 72, of Birches Head, died 3rd August at RSUH, funeral at Carmountside Crematorium on 25th August, donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice or British Heart Foundation, bright colours requested
Gary John Zak, 66, of Bradwell, died 8th August at RSUH, funeral at Bradwell Crematorium on 27th August, donations to Dementia UK
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Claim22 death notices were published in Cheshire Live this week.
ClaimMargaret Ann Austin, 82, of Alsager, died peacefully on 8th August 2026. Her service and burial were held at Christ Church, Alsager on 27th August, with donations to Cancer Research UK.
ClaimCynthia Ernestine Jones died peacefully on 28th July. A service celebrating her life was held on 27th August at Llanelli Crematorium, with donations to Parkinson's UK or Whizz-Kidz.
ClaimWilliam Marshall, aged 99, died on 1st August 2026. His funeral service was held at Walton Lea Crematorium on 3rd September, with donations to the Royal British Legion and the Salvation Army.
ClaimGlenys Patricia Tomkinson died peacefully on 9th August 2026 at home, aged 74. Her funeral was at Birches Crematorium on 2nd September, with donations to The Christie Charity, Macmillan Cancer Support, and East Cheshire Hospice.
ClaimJohn Frederick Dixon, aged 75, died at home on 2nd August 2026. His funeral was at the Parish Church of St Peter, Macclesfield on 3rd September, with donations to the RSPB or Stroke Association.
ClaimEric Dobson, aged 94, died on 7th August 2026. His funeral was at Walton Lea Crematorium on 26th August, with donations to the Alzheimer's Society.
ClaimPaul Johnson, aged 64, died suddenly on 7th August 2026. His funeral was at St Paul's Church, Helsby on 25th August, with donations to the British Heart Foundation.
ClaimPhilip Ashworth Riley, aged 84, died peacefully on 11th August 2026 in East Cheshire Hospice. A service of thanksgiving was held at Tytherington Family Worship Church on 2nd September, with donations to East Cheshire Hospice.
ClaimGeorge Sydney Brookes, aged 94, died at home. His funeral was at Crewe Crematorium on 10th September, with donations to the British Heart Foundation.
ClaimDavid Anthony Davison, a father, was involved in building homes in Liverpool and surrounding areas. His funeral was held at Chester Crematorium on 25th August, with donations to Hope House and RNLI.
ClaimMarjorie Brown, 79, died on 9th August 2026. Her service was at Penketh Methodist Church on 24th August, with donations to Dementia UK and a dress code including a touch of red for Manchester United.
ClaimPrudence Brenda Downes, aged 95, died at Florence Grogan House. Her funeral was at Chester Crematorium on 20th August, with donations to Alzheimer's UK.
ClaimDerek Sherwood, aged 76, died on 1st August 2026 at Royal Infirmary Hospital Lancaster. His funeral was at Macclesfield Crematorium on 25th August, with donations to East Cheshire Hospice.
ClaimRobert Carberry, aged 49, died suddenly at Royal Stoke University Hospital. His funeral was at Carmountside Crematorium on 28th August, with donations to UHNM Charities Critical Care.
ClaimGeoffrey Ernest Hall, aged 85, of Fenton, died on 8th August 2026 at Ernvale House Care Centre. His funeral was at Carmountside Crematorium on 27th August, with donations to Alzheimer's Society.
ClaimChristopher Lane, aged 76, of Longton, died on 24th July at Royal Stoke University Hospital. His funeral was at Christchurch on 2nd September, with family requesting mourners wear red or a Stoke shirt.
ClaimMargaret Leese, aged 96, of Blurton, died 8th August at RSUH. Her funeral was at Carmountside Crematorium on 3rd September, with donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
ClaimMavis Taft, aged 89, died on 7th August 2026. Her funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 1st September, with donations to Ash Hall Nursing Home Resident's Fund.
ClaimTerry Womsley, aged 83, of Bradwell, died 9th August at RSUH. His funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 28th August, with donations to Cancer Research UK.
ClaimBarbara Ann Pass, aged 72, of Cross Heath, died 11th August at home. Her funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 27th August, with donations to UHNM Charity Ward 109.
ClaimShirley Mavis Rowley, aged 89, died in Douglas Macmillan Hospice on 5 August 2026. Her funeral was at Carmountside Crematorium on 1st September, with donations to the hospice.
ClaimRobert Salt, aged 81, of Sneyd Green, died 11th August at RSUH. His funeral was at Carmountside Crematorium on 28th August, with donations to UHNM charity Ward 201.
ClaimAudrey May Titley, aged 93, died 25th July at Treetops Court Care Home. Her funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 28th August, with donations to Dementia UK.
ClaimJohn Calcott, aged 80, of Caverswall, died 17th July at RSUH. His funeral was at St Peter's Church, Caverswall on 25th August, with donations to RNLI.
ClaimArthur Hulme, aged 76, of Whitchurch, died 3rd August at home. His funeral was at Monument Meadow Natural Burial Ground on 20th August, with donations to Bradbury Day Centre.
ClaimBrian Thomas Ollerhead, aged 80, of Hanley, died 3rd August at RSUH. His funeral was at Carmountside Crematorium on 1st September, with donations to Parkinson's UK.
ClaimGloria Jean Ridge, aged 82, died 1st August at RSUH. Her funeral was at St Bartholomew's Church, Blurton on 24th August, with donations to Pebbles Legacy.
ClaimFrances Margaret Tilstone, aged 91, of Westbury Park, died 8th August at RSUH Ward 102. Her funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 2nd September, with donations to RSUH Ward 102.
ClaimCherry Pauline Tomkins, aged 75, of Penkhull, died 5th August at RSUH. Her funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 2nd September, with donations to British Heart Foundation.
ClaimNancy Hill, aged 91, of Bradeley, died 6th August at RSUH. Her funeral was at Carmountside Crematorium on 4th September, with donations to Midlands Air Ambulance.
ClaimChristine Ann Miller, aged 70, of Caverswall, died 5th August at Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Her funeral was at St Peter's Church, Caverswall on 24th August, with donations to the hospice.
ClaimMargaret Beatrice Moore, aged 92, of Newcastle, died 31st July. Her funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 27th August, with donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice or Animal Lifeline, and bright colours requested.
ClaimFreda Morris, aged 86, of Sneyd Green, died 3rd August at home. Her funeral was at Carmountside Cemetery Chapel on 26th August, with donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
ClaimStephen Harry Rhodes, aged 72, of Penkhull, died 8th August. His funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 4th September, with donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice or Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, and a splash of blue requested.
ClaimEric Abberley, aged 89, of Hartshill, died 10th August. His funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 21st August, with donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
ClaimKaren Mary Bradbury, aged 64, of Longton, died 1st August at RSUH. Her funeral was at Longton Central Hall on 27th August, with donations to Stroke Association and Kidney Research UK.
ClaimFrederick Sydney Fox, aged 78, died 27th July at RSUH. His funeral was at Carmountside Crematorium on 28th August, with donations to UHNM Charity Ward 230.
ClaimEthel May Lawton, aged 92, of Norton, died 2nd August at RSUH. Her funeral was at Carmountain Crematorium on 26th August, with donations to Dementia UK.
ClaimDilys Margaret Maddocks, aged 78, of Hartshill, died 4th August at home. Her funeral was at Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill on 27th August, with donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
ClaimVivien Snell, aged 81, of Northwood, died 4th August at RSUH. Her funeral was at Carmichael Crematorium on 24th August, with donations to Purple Bow Scheme.
ClaimPeter Spray, aged 77, of Rode Heath, died 2nd August at home. His funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 1st September, with donations to British Heart Foundation.
ClaimDoreen Steele, aged 83, of Eaton Park, died 2nd August at RSUH. Her funeral was at Carmichael Cemetery on 25th August, with donations to Parkinson's UK.
ClaimPeter Patrick Walthall, aged 59, died 30th July at Douglas Macmillan Hospice. His funeral was at Carmounside Crematorium on 27th August, with donations to the hospice.
ClaimDerek Wilson, aged 72, of Birches Head, died 3rd August at RSUH. His funeral was at Carmichael Crematorium on 25th August, with donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice or British Heart Foundation, and bright colours requested.
ClaimGary John Zak, aged 66, of Bradwell, died 8th August at RSUH. His funeral was at Bradwell Crematorium on 27th August, with donations to Dementia UK.