Here are the heartfelt tributes to people who have passed away which have been featured in this week's death announcements.
In total, there have been 12 announcements this week for people in the area who have recently died.
After a loved one dies, a family will often share the obituary to tell people about their life and death.
They provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community as they are shared publicly.
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Ann Poole
POOLE Ann Passed away suddenly on Friday 24th February in Ambleside, aged 84 years. Loving mum and grandma to Amanda and Marcus. A celebration of Ann's life will take place at Holy Trinity Church at... click here to read more or pay tribute
John THOMPSON
THOMPSON John (Postie/Photographer) Of Grange-over-Sands passed away suddenly on 1st March at Furness General Hospital aged 75 years, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband and soulmate of Susan,... click here to read more or pay tribute
Henry Menzies Mckillop
McKILLOP Henry Menzies "Harry" Harry, of Arnside, died peacefully on 1st March 2023,aged 97 years, in the excellent care of Elmsfield House, Holme. A devoted and much loved husband to Nancie, father... click here to read more or pay tribute
John Edward (Ted) PEARS
PEARS, John Edward (Ted) On 5th March 2023 peacefully at Lonsdale Care Home, Barrow Ted aged 92 years of Ambleside. Loving husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Shirley and Glenda, father-in-law... click here to read more or pay tribute
Margaret Airey
AIREY Margaret Elizabeth On 28th February peacefully at Cartmel Grange Care Home Margaret aged 86 years of Staveley in Cartmel. Dearly loved sister of the late Edith. Margaret will be sadly missed by... click here to read more or pay tribute
Judith Helen HELLING
HELLING Judith Helen (nee Rowles) Judith passed away peacefully at RLI on 21st February. Wife of the late Steve Helling, sister of Martin and sister-in-law of Olga. Loving aunt to Sammy and Sophie.... click here to read more or pay tribute
Tina WELSH
WELSH Tina Of High Biggins, passed away peacefully at St John's Hospice on 3rd March, aged 73. Loving wife of David, cherished mother of Jamie and proud grandmother of George and Poppy. Funeral... click here to read more or pay tribute
Grace Wightman
WIGHTMAN Grace Passed away peacefully on Monday 27th February at Summerhill Care Home, Kendal, aged 94 years. Formerly of Dallam Drive, Sandside and Manor Farm, Newbiggin. Devoted wife of the late... click here to read more or pay tribute
Peter MYLECHREEST
MYLECHREEST Peter Peter died on 1st March in Canada, aged 86 years. Beloved son of the late Doctor and Mrs Mylechreest of Ambleside and dear brother of Fiona, Valerie and Rosemary. click here to read more or pay tribute
Elizabeth ‘Mary’ BRANCHINI
BRANCHINI Elizabeth 'Mary' Passed away peacefully on 4th March 2023, aged 82 years, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Bruno, adored mother of Margaret, William and Helen, a much loved... click here to read more or pay tribute
Robert (Bob) HAYTON
HAYTON Robert (Bob) Bob passed away peacefully at home on Monday 27th February age 92. Beloved husband of Margaret and the late Ann, much loved dad of Katrina and Sharon and a special great-grandad,... click here to read more or pay tribute
Dorothy BLAND
BLAND Dorothy (Dot) Dot passed peacefully on 26th February aged 84, devoted wife of the late Ronnie, loving mum to Steven, Tony and Mark. A dear mother-in-law and a much loved nan and big nan. Dearest... click here to read more or pay tribute
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