Here is a list of death notices from the past week. Tributes in our comments section are warmly welcomed.
William (Bill) Procter
On 9th May at the Craven Nursing Home, Skipton – William, aged 91 years, formerly of Dalton-In-Furness. Beloved husband of Eunice and much loved dad of Susan, Helen and Michael. His Funeral Service will take place at Skipton Crematorium on Thursday 25th May at 3pm. Donations in memory of Bill will be for Dalton ARLFC will be received at the service or c/o Howcrofts Funeral Services, Duckett Street, Skipton, BD23 2EJ.
John Derek Bloomer
Aged 82 years of Severn Road, Walney, passed away peacefully at home with family on 15th May, 2023. A much devoted and loving husband to Doreen. A very special brother to Duncan, Pat, Elsie and Jackie. Caring brother-in-law to Roz, John, Terry and Kenny. Proud and cherished father to Carol, Donna, Angela and Stephen, father-in-law to Geoff and close family member Dawn. Dearly loved granddad to Daniel, Scott, Andrew, Chloe, Michael, Kate, Sophie, Samantha, Georgia, their wives and partners, a treasured great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and a warm and loyal friend to many. To be received into St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Barrow on Tuesday 23rd May at 4pm and Requiem Mass on Wednesday 24th May at 10:30am followed by burial at Barrow Cemetery. All flowers welcome and donations for St Mary’s Church may be left at the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries including details of ‘live streaming’ of the Mass, please contact Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel 01229 820747.
Anne McGuirk (nee Burrow)
Aged 61 of Askam passed away peacefully at home on the 12th of May. Dearly loved wife of Mick, most loving mother of Phillip and Ashleigh, much loved daughter of the late Doreen and Walter, granny to Harrison, Rose, Maximus and Ronnie, sister to Nick, Jonathan and Paul, sister-in-law, aunt and dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow on Thursday 25th May at 11:30am, followed by a reception at the Chetwynde Hotel. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired for The Oncology Unit and The Special Care Baby Unit, both at Furness General Hospital may be left at the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564
Trevor Wakefield
On 4th May, peacefully in Furness General Hospital, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of Arthur and the late Bill, stepfather to Graham. Funeral service to take place at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Wednesday 24th May at 2.30p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Animal Welfare (Furness). Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Barrow, Tel: 820517.
Brenda Andrews (nee Kidson)
The family of the late Brenda (Bren) Andrews would like to thank everyone who attended the service to celebrate her life on the 9th May. Thank you for your thoughts and kind words at this difficult time. We would also like to thank Little & Caine Funeral Directors for the arrangements, celebrant Lesley Wood for the service and Janet Adams at the Gables for the refreshments. A big thank you to all those who donated in memory of Brenda to Ward 9, Ribblesdale Ward, Royal Preston Hospital.
Ronald Maitland Coutts
Passed away on 5th May, Ronald aged 74 years. Brother of Roger, Geoffrey and the late Michael. Brother in law of Rhoda and Anne. Also a dear Uncle. Service to be held on Thursday 25th May in St Bede’s Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please donations in memory to Loxley Chase Care Home.
John Christopher Wright, known as Mr Peppermill
Passed away in Furness General Hospital on 13th May, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Julie, much loved dad of Christian and Leah, dear brother of Sheila. Funeral service to take place at Urswick Parish Church on Tuesday 23rd May at 2:30 p.m. followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to Parkinson’s disease. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Ulverston, tel: 5812167
James ‘Jim’ Wearing
On 11th May, peacefully in hospital, Jim aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Shirley, dear father of Linda, Jimmy and Graham, grandad of Barry, Paul, James, Joanne and Jade, great-grandad to Jamie, Sienna and Vinnie, father-in-law to Tony, the late Zena, and Rose, loving uncle to Keith, Tony and Ann and friend to many. The funeral service will be held on Thursday 25th May at 10.45am at St George’s Church, Millom, followed by cremation at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow. At Jim’s request, would all attending please refrain from wearing black also no ties to be worn please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu towards Millom First Responders may be sent to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Road, Millom. Tel 772295.
Laura Millar (nee Keenan)
Aged 62 years Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Devoted mum, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, auntie and a good friend to many. Funeral service to be held at St Columba’s, Church, Walney on Thursday 25th May 2023 at 12pm, followed by a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to The Bowel Babe Fund. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow, tel. 01229 820514.
Elizabeth Joyce Rae
Aged 59 years of Underwood Road, Ulverston. Passed away at home on the 1st May 2023. A much loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and a very good friend to many, who will be sadly missed. Friends please meet for a service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life on Friday 26th May at 11.30am at the Trevelyan Chapel, Barrow. The family would appreciate if those attending the service would wear a touch of purple, pink or sparkly colours. Family flowers only please or donations if so desired to be shared between St. Mary’s Hospice and the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Preston may be left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.
Sylvia Sloan (nee Donaughee)
Passed away peacefully in St. George’s Nursing Home on 5th May aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mam of Frank, Sue, Phil and Anne, dear mother-in-law of Sharon and Len, treasured nanna, grandie, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and good friend to many. Please join us for a service to celebrate her life at Holy Family R/C Church on Friday 26th May at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to The Blind Society. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Barrow Tel : 820517.
John Noel Cunningham
On 5th May, peacefully in hospital, Noel aged 84 years of Lowther Road, Millom, beloved husband of Brenda, loving father of Andrea & Graeme, father-in-law of Kevin & Claire, grandad of Grace, Niamh and Harvey-Jo and great-grandad of Isabella. The funeral service will be held on Friday 19th May at 08.30 a.m. at Our Lady & St James Church, Millom, followed by committal and cremation at Thorncliffe Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only; donations in lieu towards The British Heart Foundation may be left at church or sent to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Road, Millom. Tel 772295.
Keith Fawcett
Passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on 2nd May 2023 aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Julie, dear dad of Jamie, loved brother of Marilyn and Ian. Friends please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Monday 22nd May at 10am. All enquiries to Little and Caine,48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564
William (Bill) Farren
Passed away peacefully in the care of St George’s Care Home on the 4th May 2023 aged 82 years. Long time loving partner to the late Jeanie Maguire, whose family he took into his heart as his own. Loved brother to Patrick, Eileen and the late Maureen and Marie, brother-in-law to Marion and the late John, cousin to Mary and Bridie, loving uncle and great-uncle, a friend to many and who will be sadly missed. Funeral Service to be held at Abbey Mount Funeral Chapel on Friday 19th May 2023 at 11am followed by interment at Barrow Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to George Hall & Son, 9-11 Buccleuch St, Barrow, tel. 01229 820514.
Kevin (Rossy) Ross
Passed away peacefully at home after an illness borne with great dignity and courage. Beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved and loving dad of Jean and Robert, devoted and loved grandad, dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many who will be sadly missed. Requiem Mass at St Mary’s RC Church at 11am on Friday 19th May. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St Mary’s Hospice at Home and The Firefighters Charity may be left in church or sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel 01229 820747
Samantha Daly (nee Pitts)
Aged 49 of Barrow, passed away peacefully at home on the 5th of May. Daughter of Sammy and Linda, sister of Tony and Joanne, mother of Chelsea, Paul, Emma and Alice, loving nanna and a good friend to many. A service to celebrate Samantha’s life will be held at The Trevelyan Chapel, Barrow on Friday 19th May at 1pm. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for The British Heart Foundation may be left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747