Funeral Notices

Brookes Gerald “Wayne”

On Thursday, 21^st August 2025 peacefully in the Royal Stoke Hospital, Wayne aged 61 years. The dearly loved Husband of Karen, beloved and much loved Father of Claire and Laura and a cherished Grandfather. Wayne will be missed greatly and most fondly remembered by all his loving Family and Friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at The Birches Crematorium on Wednesday, 17^th September 2025 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made, if so desired, in favour of Prostate Cancer UK, The Christie, the East Cheshire Hospice or North West Air Ambulance.

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Date: Wednesday, 17 September, 2025

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