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The obituary notice of Reverend John William (Bill) SPRAY

Stoke-on-Trent | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk.

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Reverend John WilliamSPRAYFormer Curate at St James the Great, Clayton, former Vicar of Holy Trinity, Hartshill and
former Rector of St Michael's Church, Stone and St Saviour's Church, Aston.

At peace on Friday 22nd August 2025 at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Bill aged 96 years of Trentham.

The dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy (Dor), much loved dad of Carol, Sam and Gavin, dearest father-in-law of Paul and the late Nick, treasured grandad of Liam, Conor, Elliot and Leo a very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle and a dear friend.

A funeral service will take place on Wednesday 24th September at St James the Great Church, Clayton at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.

Family flowers only please, donations can be given in memory of Bill to Gentleshaw Animal Sanctuary, a donation collection box will be available in church.

All enquiries to
Harold H Leese
(A Boulton & Sons)
St Peters Close
Stoke
ST4 1LP
Tel: 01782 744433
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Our dear friend and neighbour,Bill.
Pauline Hanrahan
19/09/2025
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Pauline Hanrahan
19/09/2025