Our thoughts are with their friends and familyThese 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.Jill Dowd (Née Di Silvestro)At rest on Wednesday 24th June 2026, following a short illness at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Jill, aged 68 years of Knypersley (formerly of Burslem). Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mum of Rich and Kate, treasured grandma of Matt, Jess, Josh and Millie, loving mother-in-law of Kelly and Jon, and a special daughter, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and a friend to many. Jill will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who loved and knew her. Service at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 20th July 2026 at 1:30pm. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Any kind donations will be forwarded to the Alzheimer’s Society. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880Jill DowdBarry RayPeacefully at rest on his 94th birthday, whilst in the loving care of his family, Barry Ray of Chell. Dearly beloved husband of the late Sylvia. Dearest partner to Margaret. Devoted dad to Alison, Michael and his partner Clare. A dear brother, brother in law, uncle and friend who will be truly missed. Funeral service to take place at St Michael and All Angels, Chell on Monday 13th July 2026 at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Burslem Cemetery.Would all relatives and friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only by request, donations are preferred if desired to The Macular Society. Donations and enquiries, C McGough & Sons, 79 Roundwell Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5AW, 01782 834300Dennis RodenDennis RodenPeacefully at rest on Wednesday 10th June 2026, Dennis (Dixie), aged 87 years. Dearly loved Husband of the late Maureen, much loved Dad, Brother, Grandad and Great Grandad. Dennis will be deeply missed by all his loving Family and friends. Funeral Service and cremation at Bradwell Crematorium on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 1.20pm. Will relatives and friends please meet at the Crematorium. No flowers by request please, donations preferred to Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the Family. Enquiries to: H GOODWIN FUNERALCARE Verona House 114 London Road, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1LZ Tel. 01782 616586.Joe BottomsPassed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 aged 79 years, formerly of Orme Road Newcastle. Dear Husband of the late Janet, loving Dad of Ian & Caroline, Father-in-Law of Martin and Grandad of Josh & Jake. Funeral service 10:40am on Monday July 13, 2026 at Bradwell Crematorium, Newcastle.Family flowers only, but donations if so desired for the Alzheimer’s Society for which purpose a collection box will be provided at the crematorium. Enquiries please to J R Williams, Funeral Director, Towers Lawn, Cheshire Street, Market Drayton 01630 654490.Diane BatemanDiane BatemanAt rest on Wednesday 17th June 2026 at the R.S.U.H. Diane aged 66 years of Stoke. Much loved wife of Dave A loving daughter of Sylvia and the late John dearest sister of Les, Paul and the late Annette and Phillip also a dear sister-in-law, aunty and cousin. Funeral service will take place at Stoke Minster Church on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 1.00pm followed by Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium.Will relatives please accept this intimation and friends kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please donations preferred to Kidney Research UK. All enquiries to: Harold H Leese, (A.Boulton & Sons), St Peters Close, Stoke, ST4 1LP, Tel: 01782 744433Raymond Allen BrookesRaymond Allen BrookesPeacefully at rest after a short illness on 24th June 2026. Ray aged 68 years of Bradwell. A much loved dad of Sarah and Stacey, a loved and respected friend of Mandy, a dear cousin and friend of many. Ray will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.Funeral service and cremation to be held at Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 1.20pm. Will all relatives please accept this the only intimation, friends wishing to attend please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations preferred to the Guide Dogs for the Blind. Enquiries to: Mr Ben Simpson-Wilde, Simpson & Wilde, Independent Funeral Directors, 317 Hartshill Road, ST4 7NR, 01782 616034 info@simpsonwilde.co.ukJohn Charles CartwrightPeacefully on 9th June 2026, John aged 92 years of Church Lawton. Much loved husband of the late Margaret and partner to the late Brenda, loving father of Andrew and Ian and father in law to Janet and Sarah, caring grandad to Ashley and Alex. A thanksgiving service will take place on Tuesday 21st July at Wesley Place Methodist Church, Alsager at 2pm. Will all friends please meet at the Church.All inquiries to Joseph Edwards & Sons, 144/146 Crewe Road. Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JA, 01270 882097, If you would like to donate online you can do so at www.josephedwards.co.uk/online-donationJohn ClarkeJohn ClarkeIt is with deep sadness that we share the passing of John Clarke (98), who left us peacefully on 17th June. There will be a service at Bradwell Crematorium on the 9th July at midday. Cherished ones are never gone, their memories always live on. All my love Jessie and family.Yvonne GocolYvonne GocolAt peace on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at her home in Eaton Park and in the presence of her loving family. Yvonne, aged 67 years, the former landlady of The Travellers Rest, Werrington Road, Bucknall. Beloved wife of John, much loved mum of Martin and Anthony, dear mother in law of Nicola and Sam, cherished nan and great nan, treasured sister of Susan and the late Barry, and daughter of the late Jean and Fred. Yvonne will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all of her family and friends.Service at St. Mary’s Church, Bucknall on Monday 13th July 2026 at 10:30am, followed by interment at Carmountside Lawn Cemetery. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Any kind donations will be forwarded to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Donations and enquiries to: Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880Maureen HallAt peace on June 20th 2026, at Westfield Lodge Nursing Home, Weston Coyney, Maureen aged 87 years of Guy Street, Bucknall. Dearly loved partner of Maurice, dear mum of Chris and Tracy, mother in law of Julie and the late John and a loving nan of Gareth, Dean and great grandchildren Bella and Luca. Maureen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Tuesday July 14th at 2pm. Will relatives and friends kindly meet at Carmountside. Please wear a touch of something red. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK or Diabetes UK. Donations and Enquiries to Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880John Keith HassallJohn Keith HassallPeacefully at rest on 17th June 2026, whilst in the loving care of his family and staff at RSUH, John, of Little Chell, formerly of Trent Vale, aged 78 years. A loving dad to Cain, Carrie and Charlotte. A special brother to Lynn. A cherished grandad and great grandad. A dear family member and a friend to many who will be truly missed.Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 24th July 2026 at 10am. Would all relatives and friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only by request, donations are preferred, if desired to The Royal British Legion. Donations and Enquiries: C McGough & Sons, 79 Roundwell Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5AW, 01782 834300Barbara HewittBarbara HewittAt peace on Monday 22nd June 2026 at Coventry University Hospital following a short illness. Barbara, aged 91 years, formerly of Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Moorlands area and retired publican. Dearly beloved wife of Stan, much loved mum of Claire and mother-in-law of Lee. Treasured nana of Jessica and Francesca and great nana of Olivia and Charlotte. Dearly loved sister of the late Albert, late John and Janet and dear aunt of Ian, Jen and Robert.Service at Carmountside Crematorium on Monday 13th July 2026 at 1:00pm. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Any kind donations will be forwarded to the Stroke Association and Cancer Research U.K. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880Winifred Mavis MaskeryWinifred Mavis Maskery06.07.41- 27.05.26 Passed away unexpectedly at Royal Stoke Hospital aged 84 of Berryhill. Loved wife of the late Don, devoted mum of the recently late Andrew. Very dearly loved mum-in-law to Julie, Gran to Chris and Tom, Great Granny to Hugo. Dear sister to Allan, Auntie to Neil and Scott. A graveside service will take place at Carmountside Cemetery on Friday 10th July 2026 at 2pm.Anyone wishing to attend, please make their way to the far left of the Milton side of the cemetery, prior to 2pm. Mourning clothes preferred with a splash of purple. Flowers welcomed or donations in memory of Mavis’s late son Andrew to the Dougie Mac. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Joseph Lymer and Son Trent Bridge Bucknall 01782 202270Annie Elizabeth McVickerAnnie Elizabeth McVickerSadly but peacefully on Sunday 21st June 2026, Annie Elizabeth McVicker, aged 94 years passed away in the care of Golden Park Nursing Home, Burslem. Beloved wife of the late James, much loved and cherished mum of Annie, Sue, Trevor, Jackie, Thomas and the late James, the late Robert and the late Patrick, also a loved nan and great nan. Annie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who loved and knew her.Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Sneyd Green on Friday 17th July 2026 at 1:00pm followed by interment at Burslem Cemetery. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Any kind donations will be forwarded to the M.N.D. Association. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880Sign up for the latest breaking news and top stories from StokeonTrentLive on WhatsApp
14 death notices from across North Staffordshire this week
