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.

Brenda Jean Varney

 

VARNEY Brenda Jean (nee Fourte) Aged 80 years, passed away peacefully at home with her son and daughter-in-law on Saturday 15th October 2022. Treasured mum of Gary and Christine, loving grandmother of Ashley, Oliver, Jean-Luke and Mercedes, mother-in-law of Sandra. Funeral Service and Committal will be held at Abbey Mount Funeral Chapel on Friday 28th October at 11am. No flowers requested please but a donation box will be at the chapel for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Donkey Sanctuary, World Wildlife Fund, RSPCA and World Animal Protection. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow, tel. no. 01229 820514.

William Evans

EVANS William 'Bill' Aged 82 of Rusland Crescent, Ulverston. Passed away peacefully at home on the 18th October surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Sheila Evans, much adored father, father-in-law, gramps and great-gramps. Service to be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow on Thursday 27th October at 11:30am followed by a celebration of Bill's life at The Olde Mill, Bardsea. Family flowers only and donations to Motor Neurone Disease and Sandside Lodge School, Ulverston 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.

Doreen Ann Brown

BROWN Doreen Ann Michael, Vanessa and Jason wish to express their sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of wards 1 and 2 at Furness General Hospital. Thanks to Rev. Martin Williams for a comforting service, to Joe Atkinson for the video tribute, to Andrea at Flower House for the beautiful floral tributes and to Cath at the Crow's Nest. Many thanks to Sacha and staff of Co-op Funeralcare, Barrow for the funeral arrangements.

Keith Beaumont

BEAUMONT Keith Aged 62 years, formerly of Kirkstone Crescent and latterly of the Croft Care Trust, who passed away peacefully in Furness General on 10th October 2022. Beloved son of the late Bill and Jean, much loved brother of Paul, treasured uncle of Antoinia and Claudia, a dear brother-in-law to Kathy who will be sadly missed by all his friends. Please meet for a service at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street, Barrow on Wednesday 26th October at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for the Friends of the Croft Care Trust can be left after the service or c/o Little and Caine. Any enquiries to Little and Caine 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 820747.

Sheila Woolcock

WOOLCOCK Sheila On 14th October, in hospital Sheila aged 83 years of Coniston. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy, loving mother of Darren and Martin, dear mother-in-law of Amanda and Kristina and a much loved grandmother to Anita and Daniela. Funeral service and interment will take place at St Andrew's Church, Coniston, on Thursday 27th October at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations, if so desired, to St Mary's Hospice. C/O A.G Clarke, The Ashes, Cartmel Fell, Grange-Over-Sands. LA11 6NU. Tel: 015395 31481.

Brian Delaney

DELANEY Brian Bridget, Wes, James and Irene would like to sincerely thank family and friends for their kind words of condolence, cards, messages and tributes to Brian. Thank you to Tony Williamson for his support. Thanks to the paramedics and staff at A & E at Furness General Hospital for the care and dignity shown to Brian, also, to Father Ajish for the lovely service. Thank you to Paul and staff at Little and Caine for the kindness and empathy shown during the funeral arrangements. Thank you to Deborah's florist for the beautiful floral tributes and to Kay of the Labour Club.

Maureen Gale

GALE Maureen Karen and family would like to sincerely thanks all relatives and friends for flowers, cards, messages of support and donations received for St Mary's Hospice. Thank you to St Mary's Hospice for the wonderful care given to mum. Our grateful thanks to Ron Wilson for the service, beautiful flowers by Aimee, Abbey House hotel for their care and refreshments and Paul of Little and Caine for your help and guidance at this difficult time.

Doris Ward

WARD Doris Adele (nee Strong, previously Payne) Aged 81 of Eamont Close, Walney. Suddenly but peacefully on 6th October at Furness General Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Bill and Lol. Much loved mam of David and Helen, loved nanna of Dan and Jess, great-nanna, dear mother-in-law and good friend to many. A service and celebration of Adele's life will be held on Wednesday 26th October, 11.30am at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street. Family flowers only please, donations for Furness General Hospital can be sent via the Little and Caine obituary page (cheques made payable to Bay Hospitals Charity). All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith St, Barrow. Tel 01229 820747.