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The obituary notice of John Richard LEESE

Werrington | Published in: Stoke Sentinel.

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John RichardLEESEAt rest following a short illness on Saturday 18th October in the presence of his loving family at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. John, aged 82 years of Werrington. Retired firefighter of Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service. Beloved husband of Jill, dearly loved dad of Tim and Alison, dear father-in-law of Rachel and Craig, cherished grandad of Emilie, Elizabeth, Harry and James, loved sister of Gillian, sister-in-law of Janet and a dear uncle.

John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all of his family and friends.

Service at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 11:15am.

Would friends and former colleagues wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium chapel.

Family flowers only please.

Any kind donations in lieu of flowers will be forwarded to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.



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Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors,
Birch House,
Birches Head Road,
Hanley, ST1 6LH.
Tel. 01782 212880.
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How saddened and shocked I was to hear of your passing John. Knowing you for 53 years, I know the hole you will leave in Jill’s, Tim’s and Alison’s life, as well as all the grandchildren’s. You were absolutely the best neighbour my parents could ever have. May you rest in peace.
Alison Jones
03/05/2026
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Alison Jones
03/05/2026
RIP John
Prayers and thoughts to all the family
You were one of life's gentlemen It was a pleasure knowing you
Steve Copner
Stephen Copner
11/11/2025
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R.I.P Uncle John. Still can't believe you have passed away. Say hello to my dad😢..lots of love Victoria & Peter Xx
Victoria Morris
30/10/2025
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Victoria Morris
30/10/2025
One of the best men I have known in my 83 years on the planet.
I will miss him greatly.
William Finney
29/10/2025
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Absolutely devastated John was one of the nicest people you could ever meet .He has been a customer of ours for a very long time and will be missed by all of us . RIP John Dave Jane &katie SIDS Barbers
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29/10/2025
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29/10/2025
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