Death Notices for people in Barrow and South Cumbria this week

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Fred Bell

Aged 93 (Retired college lecturer) Formerly of Worcester Street, Barrow. Peacefully on 1st January at Furness General Hospital. Beloved dad of Lynda, Christine and Philip, cherished stepdad of Carol and Stephen and dear grandad and great grandad. Will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for a service on Thursday 12th January, 2.30pm at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please and donations for the Salvation Army can be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Margaret Ungor (nee Steel)

 Aged 85 years, passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on 28th December 2022, with her loving family by her side. Devoted wife of the late Joseph, mum of Andrew, Eileen, Ian, Helen and Julie, nana and great-nana. Funeral Service and Committal to be held at Abbey Mount Chapel, Abbey Road on Friday 13th January at 12pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow, tel. no. 01229 820514.

Maureen Pickering (nee Disely)

Passed away suddenly on Friday 30th December aged 82. Dearly loved wife of the late Thomas (Fek). Much loved mum, grandma and grandy. A dear friend to many and loved by all. Please meet for a service in Thorncliffe Cemetery Chapel at 10am on Friday 13th January, prior to burial in Barrow Cemetery. Family Flowers only please. Donations may be left after the service or via Little and Caine website for the British Heart Foundation. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Valerie Lemmon (nee Haskell)

Aged 92 years, of Godalming, Surrey, formerly of Station View, Barrow-in-Furness. Passed away peacefully on 31st December 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric (BEM), loving mum of John, Julie and Adrian and mother-in-law of Christine, Glenn and Lynn. A treasured grandma and great-grandma, dear sister, auntie and dear friend to many, who will be very sadly missed. Friends please meet for a service to celebrate Valerie's life on Thursday 12th January, 2.30pm at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Family flowers only please, or donations if so desired for the RNLI, Barrow Branch, may be left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Ruth White (nee Crayston) 

Aged 63 years. Passed away peacefully on 3rd January at St Mary's Hospice. Beloved wife of Gary, mother of Alice and Amy, and sister of Edward. A service will be held at Holy Family Church, Barrow on Tuesday 17th January at 11am prior to burial. Family flowers only and donations if so desired to be shared between St Mary's Hospice and FGH Oncology Unit which can 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

Barbara Lambert (nee Yates)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 7th January aged 91. Treasured wife of the late Frank. Much loved mum of Sharon, Alan and their partners Steve and Angela. A dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Please meet for a service on Thursday 19th January 11:30am 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 Alzheimer's Society and Dementia UK. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564.

Peter Farren

Passed away in the care of The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on the 01/01/23, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jennifer. Father of Tracy and Anthony, father-in-law of Andrew. Grandad of Emily and Sophy. Much loved brother of Irene, David and Carol. Funeral service will be held at St Paul's Church Irton on Monday 16th January 2023 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. If desired donations to Blood Cancer UK and Irton Church. C/o N B Southward Funeral Director. Mill Gate, Broad Oak Ravenglass. CA18 1RS Tel 01229 717258.

Audrey Knagg (nee Smith)

Passed away peacefully in Victoria House nursing home Ryhill on 14th December 2022 aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mum of Duncan, Jacqueline and Geraldine, much loved gran and great gran. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Ossett on Friday January 20th at 12.30pm, followed by a committal at Wakefield crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to British Heart Foundation, Macmillan Cancer Support or the Rainbow Centre for Conductive Education via https://audreyknagg.muchloved.com. Any enquiries contact G.Steele & Son 01924 273285

Ronald Griffiths

Formerly of Holbeck Road, passed away age 87 on Friday 6th January. Much loved husband of Joan and the late Marjorie. Dad to Alison and Judith, grandad to Daniel, Matthew and Hannah. A good friend to many who received much valued friendship and support in return. Please meet for a service on the 20th January, 1pm at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research may be left after the service or via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton-in-Furness. Tel: 01229 462564.

June Menzies

Sadly passed away on 1st January 2023, aged 65 years. Beloved wife of Tom. June will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. A service will take place on Wednesday 18th January, 1pm at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street, Barrow-in-Furness. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Alan Todd

Passed away peacefully in St Mary's Hospice on 27th December aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce. Much loved dad of Louise and Claire. Treasured grandad of Ella, Dan, Tom and Harry. Friends please meet for a service at St Mary's Church, Dalton on Tuesday 17th January at 11.15am, prior to cremation. No flowers by request, donations if so desired for St Mary's Hospice and Vision Support Barrow and District may be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel 01229 462564.

Isabella Wall

Isabella's treasured family Peter, Stephanie and Gavin would like to wholeheartedly thank all friends, family and neighbours for all their expressions of support and love following Isabella's sad passing. Many thanks again to the fabulous District Nurses and MSH Healthcare carers as well as all the Doctors and Nurses on Ward 7 and AMU at Furness General Hospital. Thanks also to Father Knill-Jones and all at St James' Church including Brenda, the Choir, the Bellringer and Malcolm the Piper. We were overwhelmed by the love from all in the congregation. Special thanks to David for the most beautiful floral tribute, to the Fairfield for the wake and finally to Little and Caine for all their help and support. Please support the MND Association in Isabella's memory to help find a cure to this devastating disease: https://isabellawall.muchloved.com

Dr Edward Hilton Calverley

Passed away peacefully in Staveley House, Dalton on 22nd December, aged 96 years. Much loved husband of the late Dorothy, father of Roger, Judith and Caitlin. Father-in-law of Pam and grandad of Beth and Ross. Service to be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Thursday 19th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Age Concern. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Ulverston tel: 582167.

Anne Ireland

On 2nd January aged 85 years, peacefully in Westmorland Court Residential Home. Beloved wife of Ronald, dear step-mam of John, Kathleen and Steven. Funeral service to take place at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Monday 16th January at 10:45 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Barrow, tel: 820517

Cameron Douglas

Passed away in Furness General Hospital on 25th December 2022, aged 84 years. Much loved dad of Jacqueline, Susan and Janette, husband of the late Beryl, dear stepdad, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Wednesday 18th January 2023 at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired for the local RNLI may be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Alice Martin (nee Blackburn)

Aged 93 years, of Chiltern Crescent late of Barrow Island, sadly passed away at Lonsdale Nursing Home on 6th January 2023. A private Funeral Service will be held.

Marion Yates

Aged 82 years, passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on 3rd January 2023 with her loving family beside her. Loving wife of the late Percy, mum of Paul, Adrian and the late Barrie. Mother-in-law of Andrea and Liz, grandma, great-grandma, beloved sister and a good friend to many, especially Hazel. Funeral Service and Committal to be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Tuesday 17th January at 11.30 am. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Crohns and Colitis UK. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow, tel. no. 01229 820514.

Enid Ashton

The family of the late Enid Ashton would like to thank their relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind messages of sympathy and support shown over recent days. Thanks to Rev. Ron Wilson for the comforting service. Also to the Chetwynde Hotel for the refreshments and to Little and Caine for the care of all the arrangements.

Val Ellis

Aged 98 passed away peacefully at Risedale Nursing Home on 6th January. Beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mum of Peter and John, grand mother of Shona and Ewan, great-grandmother of Luna and Joshua, mother-in-law to Jan and a good friend to many. A service to celebrate Val's life will be held at St Mary and St Michael's Church, Urswick on Wednesday 18th January at 11:00am prior to burial. Family flowers only and donations for The Risedale Nursing Home amenities fund 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

Harry Samson

On 28th December aged 81 years, suddenly at his daughter's home in Bolton surrounded by his loving family. Celebration of Harry's life to take place at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Wednesday 18th January at 10:45 a.m. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Ulverston, tel 582167

Dorothy May Lawson

Passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on 8th January 2023 aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey Lawson, much loved mother of Simon and dear Aunt to Josephine. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Olive Grainger (nee Atkinson) 

Passed away surrounded by her loving family aged 90 on Saturday 7th January. Treasured wife of the late Ted, a much loved mam to Paul and Liane. A proud and loving nanna and great-nanna. A dear sister, sister-in-law and mother-in-law. A friend to many. Please meet for a service at St Peter's Church Ireleth 1:30pm on Wednesday 25th January prior to a committal at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be left after the service or c/o Little and Caine website for Children with Cancer UK. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564.

William Crane

John (Jack) Aged 89. Passed away peacefully at home on the 1st January 2023, in his 90th year (1/03/1933) with his loving family by his side. Dearly loved husband of the late Rita, beloved dad to Steven and Susan, father-in-law to Sue and Ian, grandad to Kiera, Yasmin, Sam, Chloe and Kai, brother to Betty and the late Peter. Funeral Service and Committal to be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Friday 20th January 2023 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820514.

Stephen Hucknall

Aged 69 of Barrow passed away peacefully at home on 8th January surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Pat, loving dad to Darren and the late Lisa, special grandad of David and the late Harry, cherished brother, uncle and a good friend to many. A graveside service will be held at Dalton Cemetery on Thursday 19th January at 11:30am for family and friends only. Family flowers only and donations for Cancer Research UK may be left on the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Sheila Lynch (nee Brown)

Aged 75 years, passed away peacefully on Boxing Day morning at home. Loving wife of the late Edward Lynch, mum of John and Darren, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. Funeral Service and Committal to be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Friday 20th January at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to The Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820514.

Rae Galloway

Aged 87 of Elmhurst Residential Home and formerly of Underwood Road, Ulverston. Passed away on 1st January at Furness General Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony. Loving mum of Sue, Jill and Laura. Much loved mother-in-law, nanna, great-nanna, sister and auntie and will be deeply missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for a service on Wednesday 18th January at 2.30pm, the Trevelyan Chapel. Family flowers only please and donations for Alzheimer's Society and Elmhurst Amenities Fund can be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564.

Audrey Gabbert

On 5th January, peacefully at Hillcroft Nursing Home, Lancaster, Audrey, age 86 years, formally of Sunnycroft, Haverigg Road, Millom. Beloved wife of the late Ben, much loved mother of Ann, Lynn, Lesley, Benny and David and a very dear mother-in-law, treasured grandmother to Carly, Benjamin, Samuel, Tracey, Michael, Kelly, Joe and Abigail and a great-grandmother to Noah, Leo, Theo, Jake, Angus, Murphy, Rosie and Isaac. The funeral service will be held on Friday 20th January at 2pm at St. Luke's Church, Haverigg, followed by burial within the churchyard. Family flowers only; donations in lieu towards Alzheimer's Research UK may be sent to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BZ. Tel: 01229 772295. A wake to be held in celebration of Audrey's life at Millom Cricket Club following the service.

Herbert 'Bert' Henshall

Passed peacefully on 29th December aged 96. Cheerful to the very end, he will be sorely missed by his loving wife Noeline, son Tom, sister May and Noeline's daughter Julie and sons Rick and Nigel along with all his dear grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday January 19th 2.30pm at Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith St, Barrow. No flowers please but donations for Vision Support can be made at the service. There will be a small reception for family and friends at Roa Island Boat Club following the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747

Kevin McAteer

Passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on 4th January 2023, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Mary. Much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend to many. Friends please meet for a service at the Trevelyan Chapel, Barrow, on Thursday 19th January 2023 at 1pm. No flowers by request, donations if so desired for North West Air Ambulance may be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747

Freda Ford

Aged 97, passed away peacefully in the loving care of Risedale Nursing Home, Abbey Road, on Sunday 8th January 2023 surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan, treasured mum of Carol and Pauline, mum-in-law of Bob and Alex. Beloved nanna of Chris and Lisa, Claire and Craig, Jason and Bryony, Lisa and Andrew and precious great nanna of Leo, Olivia, Joshua, Oliver, Alana, Poppy and Charlie. Will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Thursday 19th January at 10.45am. Family flowers only please, any donations to Vision Support Barrow and District 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

Maureen Harris

15-1-1936 Birthday memories of a much loved Mam and Nana. Never ever forgotten. Love Lauren, Colin, also Grandsons Terry and Michael x

Linda McCormick

Passed away on 3rd January aged 69. Much loved daughter of the late Margaret Watson, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend to many. A private family celebration of Linda's life will be held at a later date.

Marie Tyson

Suddenly on 3rd January 2023, Marie aged 79 years of Market Street, formerly of Holborn Hill Millom. Cherished wife of the late Edward, beloved mam to Paula and Garry, much loved nana to Lauren, Clare, Caitlin and Euan, a dear sister, sister-in-law and friend to many. The funeral service and cremation will take place on Thursday 19th January 2023 at 12.15pm at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow, followed by a memorial service at Holy Trinity Church, Millom at 1.45pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu towards St Mary's Hospice, Ulverston and the North West Air Ambulance may be sent to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Road, Millom. Tel 772295.