Death notices this week in Barrow, Furness and South Cumbria

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Dympna Margaret Dixon

Gretta and Hayley would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends, and neighbours for their sincere and kind expressions of love and support shown over recent weeks and donations to St Mary's Hospice at Home and the Birchall Trust. Further grateful thanks to all of the healthcare professionals involved, Fr Manny for his comforting Mass, Abbey House for their refreshments, and to Little and Caine for all of the arrangements.

Ronald Leslie (Ron) Cooke

Aged 92 years, passed away in the care of Furness General Hospital on 17.12.2022. Treasured husband of the late Joan for 68 years; Dad of Cath, the late Dave, Duncan and Geoff; Grandpa, brother and Uncle. See Abbey Mount Funeral Chapel, Menu, Funeral Notices.

May Scurragh (nee Whitewood)

Passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on Thursday 29th December 2022, age 92. Loving wife of the late Gilbert, dearly loved sister of the late Victor and cherished auntie and great-auntie, who will be dearly missed. A private service will take place. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton-in-Furness. Tel: 01229 462564

Graham Berris

Passed away in hospital on 2nd January aged 53 years. Much loved son of the late Judy and Alan, treasured brother of Jo-Anne, Louise, the late Philip and brother-in-law of Peter and Andrew. Wonderful uncle of Lauren and Scott and a truly great friend to many. A celebration of Grahams life will be held at a later date.

Sybil Elizabeth Burrow

 On 2nd January, peacefully in hospital, Sybil aged 82 years of Caton Street, Haverigg, beloved wife of Bob, much loved mother of Alan, a dear grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law and friend. The funeral service will be held on Friday 13th January 2023 at 11.30am at St Luke's Church, Haverigg, followed by cremation at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow. Family flowers only; donations in lieu towards The British Heart Foundation and/or Kidney Research UK may be sent to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Road, Millom. Tel 772295.

Gloria Pearson

Passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on 21st December 2022, aged 79 years. Much loved mum of Dawn, Samantha and the late Steven and mother-in-law of Mike. Treasured nanna, great-nanna, sister and auntie. Friends please meet for a service at the Trevelyan Chapel on Thursday 12th January at 11.30am. No flowers by request, donations if so desired for Parkview Gardens Amenities Fund may be sent via the Little and Caine website. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Daniel Lowther

Passed away on the 28th of December, aged 87 years. Beloved husband and father, much loved brother and father-in-law, treasured grandad and great-grandad. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral to be held at Ulverston Parish Church at 12pm on Thursday 12th of January, prior to burial. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel 01229 462564.

Eric Wearing

Aged 86 years of Dalton-in-Furness, passed away on the 24th December 2022. Much loved brother of Barry, Cyril, Richard, Keith and the late Margaret, a dear uncle, brother-in-law and good friend to many, who will be sadly missed. Friends please meet for a service on Friday 13th January 2023, 12:15pm at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please, or donations if so desired for North West Air Ambulance may be left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton-in-Furness. Tel: 01229 462564.

Anthony Dixon

 Passed away on Friday 30th December aged 87, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Olive, treasured dad of Pam and the late Greg. A much loved and respected father-in-law of Paula and Kevin. A proud grandad to Hannah, Bronte, Jessica and James. A good friend to many. Family and friends please meet at the Crematorium for the service on Thursday 12th January at 1:45pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Prostate Cancer UK may be left after the service or via Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564.

Hugh Rea

Aged 83 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Loving husband of Elizabeth, proud father or Steven and Kevin, loving grandad, brother, uncle and a friend to many. Please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Friday 20th January at 1pm. Family flowers only, but donations if so desired to the Alzheimer's Society may be left at the service of via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Frederick (Freddy) Wayles MBE

Aged 90 of Kirkby-in-Furness. Passed away peacefully on 23rd December 2022 in Furness General Hospital with his family by his side. Much loved husband for 62 years of Margaret, adored dad of David and Phil, loving father-in-law of Jenny and Linda, proud grandad of Will, Michael, Ben, Seb, Danny, Elisa and Bethan, dear brother of Dorothy, cherished uncle of Sharon and a friend to many. Friends are warmly welcomed to join the family at the funeral and burial service to celebrate Freddy's life at 11.30am on Friday 6th January at St. Cuthbert's, Kirkby-in-Furness. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to be divided between St Cuthbert's Church and the Kirkby-in-Furness Community Centre via Just Giving (www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/philip-wayles-1) or JLH Chorley Funerals, Dalton-in-Furness Tel. 01229 463166.

Betty Welch (nee Mason)

On 27th December 2022, aged 84. Cherished wife of the late Raymond. Loving mum of Heather and Claire and mother-in-law of Martin and George. Treasured and always loved grandma of Adam, Kirsti, Rebecca and Tom. Very proud great-grandma of Flynn and Willow. Friend to many. Funeral to be held on Monday 9th January, 10:45am at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to Diabetes UK. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Leslie (Les) Cooper

On 27th December, peacefully in Furness General Hospital aged 72 years, with his sisters by his side. Beloved husband of the late Ruth, loving dad of Stu, father-in-law of Laura. Funeral service to take place at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Thursday 12th January at 13:00. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Animal Welfare (Furness). All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Barrow, Tel: 820517

Brian McKenna

65 years old has joined our Lord on 25th December 2022. Beloved husband of Jojo. Will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. A service of remembrance will take place on Saturday 21st January, 11:30 am at The Trevelyan Chapel, Barrow. Family flowers only please and donations to local palliative Macmillan team can be left at the service or sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel 01229 462564.

Marjory Sanders (nee Smith)

Aged 80 years of Walney Island. Passed away suddenly in Furness General Hospital after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mam of Yvonne and Helen, cherished mother-in-law to Kevin and Andrew, adored granny of Abigail and Ryan and a dear friend to many. Family and friends please meet for a service at St Mary's Church, Walney Island on Wednesday 11th January at 11.00 am. Prior to burial at Barrow Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations if desired for 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: 01229 820747.

Ethel Crawley (nee Bridson)

Aged 88 years, of Askam-in-Furness. Passed away peacefully on 28th December 2022. A much loved wife, mum, nana, great-nana and good friend to many. Friends please meet for a service to celebrate Ethel's life on Monday 9th January 2023, 10am at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to be shared between St Mary's Hospice and the local palliative care nurses (cheques payable to Bay Hospitals Charity) may be left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel 01229 462564.

Ronald Bassett

With profound sadness we announce the death of Ron Bassett at the age of 92. A lifelong Barrow resident, Ron was a loving husband to Jean and father to Stephen and Mark. The funeral service will be held at Barrow Crematorium on Tuesday 10th January at 11:30. Family flowers only but any donations to St Mary's Hospice gratefully received at the service or via the Little and Caine website. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Sarah (Sally) HOSKINS (nee Nelson)

 Passed away peacefully at home on 8th December aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Leslie James Hoskins, adored mam of Fred, Angela and the late Les, loving nanna, great-nanna, cherished sister and auntie. Service to be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Friday 13th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to be shared between The North West Air Ambulance and the R.N.L.I. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Barrow Tel 820517.

Arthur Patrick McCourt

94 years young, peacefully in his sleep with loving wife Ada at his side on 27th December 2022. A much loved husband of 70 years, loving father to Jane, Lawrence, Helen, Andrew and Christina, much loved and admired Father-in law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral Service at St Francis of Assisi RC Church, Aberdeen 10am on 9th January. Family flowers only please, any donations to the Barrow Life Boat Fund.

Edward Blenkharn

Rest in peace 21st December. Cremation at Barrow in Furness Crematorium on Monday 9th January at 11.30am.

Maureen Higginson

On 26th December, aged 82 years in Furness General Hospital with her loving husband Bill by her side. Devoted mum of Roy, Keith and the late Lee, dear nanna, sister of Dot and the late Sheila. Funeral service to take place at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Thursday 12th January at 10:45 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Stroke Association. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Barrow, tel: 820517

John William (Jack) Giles

On 25th December, peacefully in hospital, Jack aged 89 years of Lonsdale Road, Millom, beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of John, Terry and the late Sue, treasured grandad, great-grandad and father-in-law. The funeral service will be held on Thursday 5th January 2023 at 10.30 am at Our Lady & St James' Church, Millom, followed by burial within the town cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Road, Millom. Tel 772295.

Fred Holmes

On Christmas Eve, peacefully in Millom hospital with his family by his side, Fred aged 99 years. Much loved husband of the late Joyce, treasured dad of Sue (Rowe) and the late Shirley, father-in-law of Patricia, devited grandad of Tammy, Kelly and Steven and a proud great-grandad of Kieran, Tyler, Hadley, Layton, Cerys, Cobey and Darcy and a dear uncle. A special friend to Jack Simpson, Mervin, Ernie and Bettie. Dancing partner of Little Miss Georgia. The funeral service will be held at 2.00pm on Friday 6th January 2023 at Holy Trinity Church, Millom, followed by burial within the churchyard. Flowers, or donations towards The Injured Jockeys Fund, may be sent to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Road, Millom. Tel 772295.

Brenda Myerscough (nee Elliott)

Passed away peacefully in Abbey View on Tuesday 20th December, aged 88. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, mam to Janice, Kevin, David, Mandy and Ian. A treasured mother-in-law, much loved nanna, great-nanna and great-great-nanna and a friend to many. A service will be held at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street on Thursday 5th January at 1pm. Any donations in Brenda's memory can be left after the service or via Little and Caine website for British Heart Foundation. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Roy Kennedy

Passed away peacefully on 23rd December 2022. Precious husband of Dorothy. A much loved brother, uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle and friend. Friends please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Monday 9th January at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired for Risedale Amenities Fund may be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Baden Baxter

Passed away on Monday 26th December, aged 85. Dearly loved dad of Ian, David and Darren. A loving grandad and great-grandad. A treasured father-in-law and a much loved brother and uncle. A popular, well liked friend to many in the local Dalton community who will be sadly missed. Friends please meet for a service at 1pm on Tuesday 10th January 2023 at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street. Family flowers only, donations if desired may be left after the service or c/o Little and Caine website for Cancer Research UK. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Oliver Chalker

Aged 92 years, sadly passed away peacefully at home on 26th December 2022. Husband to the late Eileen and the late Isa, father to John and Neil, father-in-law to Karen and Bridget. Grandfather (Gramps) to Graham, Emma and Laura, and much loved great-grandad (Pappa) to Jonah, George and Archie. A dear brother, uncle and friend to many. Friends please meet for a service on Monday 9th January, 2.30pm at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations to the Salvation Army may be left at the service or sent via the Little and Caine website. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Josephine Margaret Pearson (nee Boyd)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 25th December aged 82. A dear mother to Paul, Jeanette and Phil. A loving grandma and nanna to Scott, James and Christopher, also Kimberley and Sophie. Proud great grandmother. A special sister and auntie. A requiem mass will take place at 10am on Tuesday 10th January 2023 at St Mary's RC Church, Duke Street, prior to burial in Barrow Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired may be left after the service or care of the Little and Caine website for the British Heart Foundation. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Isabella Armstrong Wall (nee Todd)

Passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on 19th December aged 73 after a short but brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Former Subpostmistress of Bowness Road Post Office. Beloved wife of Peter, mum of Stephanie and Gavin and grandma to Cohen and Sienna. Funeral to be held at St James's Church at 1:30 on Friday 6th January, followed by a committal at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only. All donations to the Motor Neurone Disease Association (https://isabellawall.muchloved.com/). All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel 01229 462564.

Jackie O'Neill (nee Marklew)

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth on Tuesday 20th December 2022, aged 83 years. Loving wife to Tony (deceased), beloved mother to Claire and mother-in-law to Gareth, cherished grandma to Declan and Toby. Will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service will take place at Efford Crematorium, Plymouth on Friday 6th January 2023 at 10.45am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Prostate Cancer UK may be left online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848