JoycePLATT(née Pritchard) After a long illness, Joyce, aged 89 years, of Blurton, died at home on 19th February 2022, having been cared for by her loving daughter Christine with her son Stephen and wonderful friends including Nicky, Anne and 'toyboy' Tom. Much loved wife of the late Ken Platt; mother of Stephen, Christine and Neil; grandmother of Rachel, Tom and Ben; and great grandmother of Stanley, Gertie and Alice. Joyce was a long-time supporter of the Douglas Macmillan charity and a former chairman of its board of trustees. She was a teacher at various local schools, including Manor Girls, Moorside, Chesterton, Knutton/Trinity and, before her retirement, Sneyd High School. She had a positive impact on the lives of many people and will be fondly remembered and very much missed. Funeral to take place on Thursday 17th March. Service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 11.45am. Relatives and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request please; donations preferred in Joyce's memory would be gratefully received for the Alzheimer's Society. Donations and enquiries to: Forrester Brothers Funeral Service, 56 Trentham Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DJ. Tel: 01782 313874.
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