Rowland and Foulkes Funeral Services

20/03/2026

Today we had the honour of carrying out the funeral service for the late Shirley “Shirl” at Carmountside Crematorium.

It was truly touching to see so many people in attendance, and we’re sure the family felt a great sense of comfort from the support shown.

As a proud Stokie girl, Shirl made one final journey around Stoke by special request — a meaningful tribute to the place she called home.

A beautiful service was officiated by Kay Croft, with stunning floral arrangements provided by our florist Donna.

Shirl, may you rest in eternal peace 💜🕊️❤️

17/03/2026

Today’s service was at Carmountside Crematorium for the late Dave aka Crusher, a lovely service of celebration of his life who will be deeply and sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

May he rest in eternal peace 💙🕊️

16/03/2026

As part of Mother’s Day Light a Candle, we’ve shared virtual memorial candles to help honour the memories of your loved ones. Here are the remaining memorial candles that were submitted.

Thank you to everyone who created a memorial candle.

15/03/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted a remembrance candle so far. Our candle initiative will come to an end today (Sunday 15 March).

Candles submitted before 5pm today will be shared on our page on Monday 16 March.

https://gbnf.online/322516

15/03/2026

This Mother’s Day we remember all the wonderful mums and nans who are no longer with us but remain forever in our hearts.

Their love, kindness and memories live on in the families they cherished.

Today we pause to honour them and send our thoughts to all those who are missing someone special.

With remembrance and love
Rowland & Foulkes Funeral Services ❤️

12/03/2026

Here are some more memorial candles. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/322516

10/03/2026

We’d like to thank everyone who’s created a virtual candle for their loved one so far.
Here are some more memorial candles. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/322516

05/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who’s submitted a memorial candle so far. We’ve now started to create your personalised virtual candle posts, and they’ll begin to appear on our page shortly.

If you don't see your candle yet, please don't worry, we’ll share it soon. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/322516

05/03/2026

** Shared with the family’s permission **

Andrew James Martin (Andy)

Beloved Husband of Carmel.

Passed away suddenly on 21st February 2026, aged 70.

Born in Leek, Andy attended Longston Primary and Westwood High School, before going to Aston University where he trained as a Mechanical Engineer.

He moved to Lincoln where he met and married his Wife Carmel. Settling in Madeley, where they brought up their family, Andy was a devoted Husband and Father, loved by his family and will be remembered for his humour, love of sport and an unwavering love for his family.

He is survived by his Wife, Carmel, Children, Caitlin, Ciarán and Conall.

A funeral service will be held at Bradwell Crematorium, Newcastle on 19th March, at 1.20pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stroke Association.

Donations and 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.

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02/03/2026

Remember your loved ones this Mother’s Day.

From 02 March - 16 March we’ll be posting remembrance candles as a special token to those who can’t be with us this Mother’s Day.

If you would like to create a remembrance candle, please click the link below where you can choose a design and write a short message to a loved one.
Your candles will be posted to our page throughout the period.

https://gbnf.online/322516

27/02/2026

Shirley Hall (Shirl)

Peacefully at rest on Thursday 19th February 2026, whilst at home, surrounded by her loving family, Shirl, aged 63 years of Abbey Hulton, formerly of Stoke.

Much loved Wife of Gary, loving Mum of Natalie, adored and cherished Nan of Riley, Kaylee, Layla and Dylan, beloved Sister of Marion, Lucy, Billy, Steve, David and the late Sylvia, cherished Sister-in-law and Daughter-in-law.

Shirl will be deeply and sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her loving family and many friends.

Service and celebration of the life of Shirl, will take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 20th March 2026, at 3.30pm.

Would all those wishing to attend please meet at the Crematorium.

No mourning clothes please by request, bright and colourful clothing attire preferred in memory of Shirl.

Family flowers only please by request.

Donations in memory of Shirl, for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice c/o the Funeral Director.
A donation box will be available at the Crematorium.

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.

26/02/2026

We’re pleased to announce the return of Light a Candle for this year!

You will soon be able to create online memorials to remember your loved ones this Mother’s Day.

We'll be sharing virtual candles on our page between 02 March - 16 March. Remember, there is no cost for you or your family to get involved and create an online memorial.
Look out for updates...