THIS is a roundup of people that we have sadly lost this week in the region. 

If you would like to post a tribute, feel free to comment below. 

Alan BENSON

Aged 88 years of Kirkby-in-Furness. Passed away peacefully on 26th November. Much loved and respected dad and grandad. Memorial services to be held on Monday 12th December at St Cuthbert's Church, Kirkby at 11am, then at Thorncliffe Crematorium at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to the British Heart Foundation sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564 

Tony FLANAGAN

Formerly of Stuart Street, Barrow, died peacefully on Sunday, 27th November 2022 at Elmhurst Residential Home. Loved and treasured by his children Paula, Sarah and the late Sean, his grandchildren Jane, Michael, Morgan, Felix, Jasper, Lauren and the late Scott and his loving partner Dani. The funeral will take place at Abbey Mount Funeral Chapel in Barrow on Tuesday 13th December at 12pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to St Mary's Hospice. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow, tel. no. 01229 820514.

Derek BUTCHER

Aged 79 of Queen Street, Dalton passed away peacefully at home on the 26th of November. Beloved son of the late Lily and William, loving brother to William, Michael and Graham, special brother-in-law to Lynn and Angela, uncle, and a good friend to many. A service to celebrate Derek's life will be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow on Monday 12th December at 1pm. Family flowers only and donations for St Mary's Hospice may be left after the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564

Irene HUMPHREY

Bill, Mark, Alison and Leah would like to thank all family and friends for their kind messages and support at our loss of Irene. Special thanks to the paramedics and A&E at Furness General Hospital, the Rev. Helen Hooley and George Hall & Son.

Harold HODGSON

On 26th November, suddenly but peacefully in the care of St George's Residential Home, Millom, Harold ('H'), late of Haverigg, a much-loved brother, uncle, colleague and friend to many. The funeral service will be held on Friday 9th December at 1.30pm at St Luke's Church, Haverigg, followed by burial within the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations in lieu towards Dementia UK may be sent to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BZ, Tel: 772295

Frances BROWN 

Aged 75 of Balmoral Drive, Barrow. Passed away peacefully at home on 30th November after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Fran will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. A service will take place on Friday 16th December at 11.30am, Thorncliffe Crematorium. No flowers please but donations for North West Air Ambulance and St Mary's Hospice can be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 820747.

Dorothy KNOWLES 

On 26th November, peacefully in hospital, Dorothy, aged 93 years of Penhaven, North Lane, Haverigg. Beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved and devoted mother of Wendy, Christine and Graham, grandmother of Lauren and Stephen, Charlotte and Andrew, Hannah and Holly, a very dear mother-in-law and aunt. The funeral service will be held on Monday 12th December at Thorncliffe Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. followed by cremation. All are welcome to join the family to celebrate Dot's life at Haverigg Cricket Club after 1.30pm, including those who cannot attend the crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in lieu towards Millom Hospital, may be left at the crematorium or sent to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BZ, Tel: 772295.

Barbara KENDALL

Aged 78 of South Row, Roose. Passed away on 1st December at Furness General Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Barry, mam of Simon, Sarah, and Stephen, mother-in-law of Iain and Sarah, nana of Sam and great-nana of Lexie. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Rest in peace. To be received into St Mary's RC Church Sunday 11th December at 1pm. Requiem Mass on Monday 12th December at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations for Sacred Heart School can be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 820747.

Alan DIXON

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospice on 1st December 2022, after a long illness bravely fought. Son of the late Mary and the late Pem Dixon. Loving husband to Elsie, dad of Alan and Peter, special stepdad, grandad and great-grandad, father-in-law and friend to many. Funeral Service and Committal to be held at Abbey Mount Funeral Chapel on Wednesday 14th December at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to St. Mary's Hospice and Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow, tel. 01229 820514.

Antony Edward BURNS

June and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all their relatives and friends for the overwhelming kind expressions of sympathy and support shown to them at this sad time. Special thanks to the District Nurses, to Reverend Martin Williams for his comforting service and to Duncan and staff of Little and Caine for all the arrangements.

Joan BRIDGE

Aged 78 of Westgate Road, Barrow. Passed away peacefully at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on 27th November. Beloved wife of Roger, dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie, cousin, and a good friend to many. A service to celebrate Joan's life will be held at The Trevelyan Chapel, Barrow on Tuesday 13th December at 1pm. Family flowers only and donations for Animal Welfare Furness may be left at the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Mavis NEATIS

Mavis Rose (forever young) Passed suddenly in Furness General Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Michael Neatis, partner of Ian, much loved mam of Paul, Daryl, Michael and Amanda, a dear mother-in-law to Angela and Sima, treasured grandma of Jemma, Jack and Gloria and a dear friend to many. Friends please meet for a service on Thursday 15th December at 1.00pm, at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations if so desired to MIND may be sent via the Little and Caine website or left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

George MARTIN

Passed away peacefully after a short illness in Furness General Hospital on 30th November, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Janet, much loved dad of Pat and father-in-law of Tim. Service to celebrate his life to be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Tuesday 13th December at 12:15pm. Donations if so desired to be shared between Cancer Research UK and The Game Keepers Welfare Trust. No dark clothing to be worn, tweeds and country clothes preferred. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Ulverston, Tel: 582167.

Michael Lee HOLDFORTH 

Sadly passed away on 8th December 2021. Greatly missed dear Son, Brother, Dad, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin and Friend to many. A year has passed since we said goodbye. Our hearts are still broken though tears maybe dry. Although you are gone from those who still morn, the loss that we share means your memory lives on.

Derrick SOUTHWELL

Aged 92 passed away suddenly but peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted family on Wednesday 30th November. Beloved husband of Muriel, much loved dad of Helen, Peter and Lynn, treasured grandad of Jess, Matt and Fran, loving father-in-law, brother-in-law, and uncle. He will be so greatly missed. A service and celebration of Derrick's life will be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow, on Wednesday 14th December at 1:45pm. Family flowers only and donations for Age UK may be left at the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel : 01229 820747.

Jessie Noel WALMSLEY

On 29th November 2022, Jessie passed away peacefully at her home in Grange-Over-Sands, aged 90. A dearly loved wife of the late John and loving mother of Roy, Paul and Mark. Jessie was a much loved nanna and friend of many. The funeral service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Friday 16th December at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) as they saved Mark's son's life, James. We would like to thank the local District Nurses and especially the Rapid Response team for all their great help in mum's final days. https://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk