FAMILIES are mourning the loss of loved ones this week.

Here are some of the people who have passed away across Cumbria.

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Thomas Martindale

MARTINDALE Thomas (Tommy) Ann, James, Robert and Sheila would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, cards, flowers and kind donations to The Great North Air Ambulance after the sad loss of Tommy. Thanks to Rev'd Charles Hope for his comforting service and The Craggs Coffee House for providing a lovely tea. Special thanks to Jonny of Hills Funeral Directors, Wigton for his kindness, care, compassion and guidance with the funeral arrangements.

Ronald Burrow

BURROW Ronald "Ronnie" Peacefully at Kirklands Care Home Cockermouth on Monday the 2nd of January. Formally of Gray Street Workington aged 91, beloved husband of the late Doreen, father to Andrew and Grandad to Stephen and Jason. Funeral service to take place at Distington Hall Crematorium on Wednesday 18th January at 2pm, family flowers only donations to the Alzheimers Society in Ronnie's name. Treasured memories of a beloved Father and Grandad.

Nora Salkeld

SALKELD Nora Suddenly at home, on Saturday 17th December 2022, Nora aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, and a very much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, Kirkgate, Cockermouth on Tuesday 24th January at 1pm, followed by interment in Cockermouth Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations, if so desired to The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare, 91A Crosby Street, Maryport, Tel: 01900818100.

Audrey Irving

IRVING Audrey Peacefully on Christmas Day, 2022 at Cumber

land Infirmary in Carlisle. Audrey, aged 85 years, dearly loved mother of Anne and Mike, mother-in-law to Michelle and Stef and dear grandma of Tyrone. The funeral service is in St Bridget's Church, Brigham on Monday, 16th January at 11.00am, followed by interment in Cockermouth Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation c/o John Sandelands Funeral Directors, Bridge Street, Cockermouth.

Elizabeth McLean

IRVING Audrey Peacefully on Christmas Day, 2022 at Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. Audrey, aged 85 years, dearly loved mother of Anne and Mike, mother-in-law to Michelle and Stef and dear grandma of Tyrone. The funeral service is in St Bridget's Church, Brigham on Monday, 16th January at 11.00am, followed by interment in Cockermouth Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation c/o John Sandelands Funeral Directors, Bridge Street, Cockermouth.

Margaret Dex

DEX Margaret Peacefully at home on Christmas Eve, Margaret, aged 81 years. Beloved loved wife of the late Alan, dearly loved mother of Andrew and Robert, mother-in-law of Karen and YinMin and granny to Rosie and Abbie . All are welcome to Christ Church Cockermouth on Monday 16th January at 12.15 followed by cremation at Distington Hall and a celebration of her life at the Trout Hotel from 1.30pm.Family flowers only donations to the Children's Society or Cancer Research C/O Nelson Chicken 39 Kirkgate Cockermouth

Margaret Annall

ANNALL Margaret Peacefully at Solway House Residential Home, Maryport, on Sunday 1st January 2023, Margaret, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mother of Geoffrey and devoted nan of Vivienne and Thomas. Service in Maryport Methodist Church on Tuesday 17th January at 2.30pm followed by cremation at Distington Hall Crematorium. Enquiries to Stephen Johnston (Funeral Director), Tel: 01900 814312

John Frazer

FRAZER John On Monday 2nd January 2023 Jacky aged 92 years dearly loved husband of the late Brenda, dear father of Valerie, Carol, Kenneth, Ian and Gary and a dear granda and great granda. Funeral Service in All Saints Church Cockermouth on Friday 20th January at 10.30am followed by interment in the cemetery.

Jean Rayson

RAYSON Jean Peacefully at The Cumberland Infirmary on Thursday 29th December 2022, Jean, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur and much loved mam of Alan. Funeral service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 20th February 2023 at 11.40am. All enquiries to Mark Szandurski, Funeral Director, Tel: 016973/20551

William Strong

STRONG William (Billy) Peacefully at the West Cumberland Hospital on 17th December 2022, Billy aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Jenny, dear brother of John and Harry and uncle. A funeral service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday 17th January at 1.00pm. Family flowers only with donations to be divided between the British Heart Foundation & Cancer Research UK. c/o D Studholme Funeral Director Reeds Lane Wigton

Kenneth Bailiff

BAILIFF Kenneth Peacefully, at West Cumberland Hospital, on Tuesday 3rd January, 2023, Kenneth, of Dearham, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, loving dad of Julie and Kevin, father-in-law to Simon and Jayne, and dear granda of Elliot, Laura and Kate. Service and cremation at Distington Hall Crematorium on Friday 20th January at 2.45pm. Enquiries to Stephen Johnston (Funeral Director), Tel: 01900 814312.

Eileen Pearson

BAILIFF Kenneth Peacefully, at West Cumberland Hospital, on Tuesday 3rd January, 2023, Kenneth, of Dearham, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, loving dad of Julie and Kevin, father-in-law to Simon and Jayne, and dear granda of Elliot, Laura and Kate. Service and cremation at Distington Hall Crematorium on Friday 20th January at 2.45pm. Enquiries to Stephen Johnston (Funeral Director), Tel: 01900 814312.

Audrey Woodward

WOODWARD Audrey Peacefully at home on Monday 2nd January 2023 Audrey Margaret aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, dear mother of Allan and Richard, mother-in-law of Fiona and Karen and dear grandma to Jacob and Harry. Funeral Service at Distington Hall Crematorium on Monday 23rd January at 11.15am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Hospice at Home C/O Nelson Chicken 39 Kirkgate Cockermouth.

Renie Huddart

HUDDART Renie (nee Heckles) Peacefully at West Cumberland Hospital, on Saturday 31st December, 2022, after a short illness, Renie, of Cockermouth, aged 85 years, a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Service and cremation at Distington Hall Crematorium on Friday 20th January at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please but donations may be made to Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team c/o Stephen Johnston (Funeral Director), Stony Brook, Row Brow, Dearham, CA15 7JR.

John Hutton

HUTTON John Edward James (Eddie) Died peacefully in his home on Tuesday 3rd January 2023, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Jean, loving father to Michaela, Dean and Eddie, devoted grandad to Lucie, Francesca, Oliver, Izabella, Eddison and Macie Moo, he will be sadly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service and interment will take place at St John's Church, Keswick on Monday 16th January at 12 noon. Family flowers only; donations if desired made payable to Cancer Research UK c/o F & W Green Funeral Directors Ltd, 19 Eskin Street, Keswick, CA12 4DQ.

Thomasina Bethwaite

BETHWAITE Thomasina (Tena) Nee Story Peacefully at the West Cumberland Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday 5th January 2023.Tena, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum to Stephen and Louise and mother-in-law and to Clare and John and a loving gran to Jack. Funeral service and cremation at Distington Hall Crematorium on Monday 23rd January at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance c/o John Sandelands Funeral Directors Tel 01900 602753. With grateful thanks to Doctors and staff Ward 2 West Cumberland Hospital and all the staff at Rosecroft Residential home.

Joan McKenna

McKENNA Joan Peacefully, at home with her family on Thursday 5th January, 2023, Joan, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Pat, adored mother of Elizabeth, Mary, Joan, Patrick, Gerard and Richard, dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady & St Michael's Church, Banklands, Workington on Friday 20th January at 12.15pm, followed by interment at Salterbeck Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made if desired to Hospice at Home West Cumbria c/o Tom Edgar Tel: 01900 603388.