FAMILIES are mourning the loss of loved ones this week.

Here are some of the people who have died across South Cumbria.

Tributes are warmly welcomed in the comments section.

Robert Morsby

Suddenly but peacefully on 13th January 2023 aged 66 years. Respected dad loving grandad and great-grandad, treasured brother and uncle and a beloved friend to many. Friends please meet for service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Monday 30th January 2023 at 2.30pm, No Flowers by Request donation if so desired for North West Air Ambulance and may be left at the service or sent C/o J L H Chorley Funeral Directors 28 Myrtle Terrace Dalton in Furness LA15-8BP Telephone 01229463166.

Tony John Slater

Passed away on Saturday 14th January aged 52. Proud dad to Tom, Steven, Robbie and Phoebe. A treasured son to Maxine and John and a dear stepson of Derek. Loving grandad, brother, uncle, father-in-law and a good friend to many. Please meet for a service on Monday 30th January, 1.45pm at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Jean Black

(Nee Oldfield) Aged 88, passed away peacefully in the loving care of St Cuthberts Nursing Home, Aldingham, surrounded by her family on Wednesday 11th January. Beloved wife of the late John and treasured mum and mother-in-law to the late Johnny and Sonya. Dearly loved sister of Alfie and the late Ronnie and Sheila. Sister-in-law to Val and the late Ann. Special auntie to Sylvia, Martin, Stephen, Sue, Brogen, Oliver, Charlie and Elsie-Mae. A service will be held to commemorate Jean's life at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Thursday 2nd February at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please, any donations to FGH Oncology Unit may be left at the service or via the Little & Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747

Eric Thompson

Passed away peacefully after a short illness in Furness General Hospital on 14th January aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved dad of Ann, Peter and Andrew, devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Committal at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Monday 6th February at 2.30pm followed by a service at Ulverston Methodist Church at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to St Mary's Hospice or Barrow Foodbank. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Ulverston, Tel: 582167

Allan Herdman

Aged 87, of Walker Street, Askam passed away peacefully on the 9th January. Reunited with his beloved wife Joan. Much loved and treasured dad of Claire, adored grandad, great grandad, brother, and a good friend to many. A service to celebrate Allan's life will be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow on Friday 27th January at 10:45am. Family flowers only and donations for St Mary's Hospice 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

Derek James Anderson

Aged 80 passed away peacefully on the 13th January at Furness General Hospital surrounded by family. Father to Debbie, Nikki and Colin, loving grandad and a good friend to many. A service to celebrate Derek's life will be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow on Friday 27th January at 1pm. No flowers please but donations for Furness General Hospital Stroke Unit 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.

Cath Bartlett

Passed away peacefully in Risedale at Lonsdale Nursing Home on 17th January 2023, aged 81 years. Much loved mam, nanna, great-nanna and friend. Friends please meet for a service at the Trevelyan Chapel on Monday 30th January at 1pm. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747

Brian Walker 

Aged 81, passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on the 14th January 2023. A dearly loved husband of Freda, dad, grandad, brother and father-in-law, who will be sadly missed. Funeral Service to be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Tuesday 31st January 2023 at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to British Lung Foundation. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow, tel. 01229 820514.

Robert Holmes

(Bob) On January 3rd, peacefully in hospital, Bob aged 85 years of Wellington St, Millom, beloved partner of Ann, stepfather of Dan, a dear brother and friend. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday 25th Jan at 2.00pm at St George's Church, Millom, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only; donations in lieu towards Haverigg Inshore Rescue may be sent to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Road, Millom. Tel 772295.

Shirley Ann Slee

Aged 83. Passed away on the 7th January 2023 in the loving care of Abbey View at Furness General Hospital. Loving wife of the late Lol Slee, a dear stepmother, sister, aunt and friend. Funeral Service to be held at Abbey Mount Funeral Chapel on Monday 30th January 2023 at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to The British Heart Foundations. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow, tel. 01229 820514.

Jean Black

(Nee Mason) Aged 92 years. Died peacefully at her Port Carlisle home on 16th January 2023. Beloved wife of Ian, much loved mother to Forbes, Angus and Elizabeth, grandmother to Ross and dear mother-in-law. Memorial service to be held at St. Michael's church, Bowness on Solway on Friday 27th January at 1pm. All flowers welcome and any donations, if so desired, to Hospice at Home West Cumbria. C/O N B Southward funeral director Mill Gate, Broad Oak, Ravenglass, Cumbria. CA18 1RS

Christine Mulgrew 

(Nee Corbett) Aged 78 passed away peacefully on Thursday 12th January at Abbey View, Furness General Hospital surrounded by her family. Dearly loved mother of Susan and Christine, loving nana of Jason, Andrew and Emma and great-nana to Stanley, Henry, Ella and Rosie. Family and friends please meet for a service to commemorate Christine's life at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Monday 30th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please and donations if so desired for CancerCare can be left after the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 820747.

Brian Hargreaves

Aged 95 years of Little Urswick, passed away peacefully on the 18th January 2023. A much loved husband, father, stepfather, grandpa, brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Friends please meet for a service to celebrate Brian's life on Friday 3rd February, 2.30pm at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Family flowers only please or donations if so desired for The RNLI (Barrow branch) maybe left after the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Michael Walmsley

Aged 45 years, passed away on the 10th January 2023. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday 1st February, 10am at Barrow Cemetery. All enquiries to Little and Caine, Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747

Norman Francis Joseph Fleetwood 

Aged 95, died peacefully at Boarbank Hall Nursing Home, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands on Sunday 22nd January 2023, formerly of The Promenade, Walney. Dearly loved uncle to Kevin, Anne, Sheila, Christine and Gerard and a life long friend of Don and Hazel Wilson and Les Gallagher. The family would like to thank and pay tribute to the Boarbank team who through their laughter, music, wit and generosity of care kept uncle Norman safe and well loved. Friends and family are invited to meet at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Tuesday 31st January at 1pm and will be followed by a celebration of his life at Abbey House. All enquiries to Little and Caine, Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747

George Ronald Brown

"Ron" Passed away 12th January at Furness General Hospital aged 71, loving husband of Pauline, brother of Jim, John & the late Marion, brother-in-law of Peggy & Linda. retired from VSEL. As per Ron's wishes there will be an unattended cremation.

Graham Parker 

Aged 59 years, passed away on the 8th December 2022. A graveside service will take place on Thursday 2nd February, 10am at Barrow Cemetery. All enquires to Little and Caine, Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747

Ethel Sanders

Aged 89 years, of Vengeance Street, Walney. Passed away peacefully on 21st January. Beloved wife of the late Eric. Dearly loved mam of Dawn, Peter, Beverley, Robbie and the late Julie. Dear nanna and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for a service on Thursday 2nd February, 2.30pm at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please and donations for Dementia UK can be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.

Robert Berry 

(Bob) Retired Police officer and Cub and Scout Leader. Passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on 23rd January 2023, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Mavis. Much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and a good friend to many. Friends please meet for a service at St Cuthbert's Church, Aldingham, on Wednesday 1st February 2023 at 12 noon. No flowers by request, donations if so desired for Dementia UK may be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564.

Dorothy Diggle

On 14th January peacefully in St. George's Nursing Home, Barrow, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Arnold, loving mum of the late David. Funeral service to take place at Pennington Church on Monday 6th February at 11:00 a.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to St. Mary's Hospice. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Ulverston, tel: 582167

Sue Hollingsworth

Sue passed away peacefully at FGH on 19th January surrounded by her children Jayne, Peter & Dawn, her sister Carol and brother in law Bern. Our Mam is now resting peacefully with her Mam. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 1st February at Barrow Crematorium at 11:300 followed by gathering at The Soccer Bar, Wilkie Road. Family flowers only with donations to ICU at FGH.

Ena Stable

In her 90th year, passed away peacefully at home in Stainton, on the 23rd January 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late George. Loving mam to Michael, June and the late Graham and mother-in-law of Denise. Treasured grandma and great-grandma. A dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and good friend to many, who will be very sadly missed. A private family committal service at Thorncliffe on Friday 3rd February will be followed by a memorial service at St. Mary and St. Michael's Church, Urswick at 2pm. Family flowers only please or donations if so desired to be shared between church funds and Dementia UK can be left at the service or sent via Little and Caine website. All enquires to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564

Allan Burney 

Aged 73 years of Walney passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Marie. Much loved dad of Leon, Phillip, Katy and Rachelle. A dear grandad, father-in-law, uncle and a good friend to many. Please meet for a service at the Trevelyan Chapel on Thursday 2nd February at 1pm. Family flowers only but donations if so desired to the Children's Ward, Furness General Hospital may be left at the service. All enquires to Little and Caine, Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01299 820747.

Edna Deirdre Callanan

(Nee Briggs) On the 15th January peacefully in Furness General Hospital aged 85 years with her loving husband Robert by her side. Dearly loved mum of Keith and Ruth, mother-in-law of Julie and Andrew, devoted grandma to Tanya and James and dear sister of Alison. Funeral service to take place at Neville Street Methodist Church, Ulverston on Thursday 2nd February at 11.45am, followed by cremation at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Riding For The Disabled Asscociation (RDA) and Ulverston Methodist Church. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Ulverston, Telephone 582167.

John Taylor

Ronald 'Ron' Aged 92 years. On Friday 20th January at Abbotsfield Care home. Much loved husband of almost 69 years to Dorothy. Father to Alan & Alison. Father-in-Law to Michelle & David. Grandfather to Kimberley & Marc & great grandfather to Grace, Ebony, Gabby, Macie, Saul & Mollie. Son of John & Annie, older brother to Doreen. Very proud Fireman, 22 years service. Funeral Service at St Paul's, 10.45 Monday 6th February, followed by short service, family only, at Thorncliffe Crematorium at 11.30. Reception at Barrow Golf Club at 12.00. ALL WELCOME. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation can be left after the service or sent via the Little and Caine website. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 820747.

Peter Gardner

Passed away suddenly on Saturday 14th January aged 69. Son of the late Jack and Olive, brother to David, cousin to Suzy and Patsy, good friend to many. Please meet for a service on Wednesday 8th February 11:30 at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street. Donations if desired, may be left after the service for the "Guts UK" charity. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 820747.

Harry Johnson

Aged 94, passed away peacefully on 23rd January at Ostley House, formerly of Hull, East Riding. Dearly loved husband, dad and grandad. Please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Thursday 2nd February at 11.30am. Family flowers only but donations if so desired to Vision Support Barrow may 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.