The families and friends of people who have passed away have paid heartfelt tributes to their loved ones in this week’s death announcements.

A total of 20 death announcements have been left for people who have recently died in the area.

A family will publish the obituary as a way to say a few things about the death of their loved one.

They provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community as they are shared publicly.

If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

Michael Braithwaite HARRISON

HARRISON, Michael Braithwaite Peacefully at home with his family around him, on Wednesday 1st March 2023, Michael aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann and a devoted dad of Susan, Sara and Ruth.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

John SCOTT

SCOTT John (Henry) Henry Scottaged 84 years, formerly of Bowness on Solway, Newtown and Stainburn, died suddenly but peacefully on Sunday 26th February 2023 at Cramlington Hospital, after a very long... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Dennis FOX

FOX Dennis Peacefully in the Cumberland Infirmary on Sunday 26th February 2023, Dennis aged 82 years. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at Distington Crematorium on... click here to read more or pay tribute 

John Bell

BELL John Warren Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Wednesday 8th March. John aged 90 years, Much loved husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved dad of Mark, Christine, David and Stuart, and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ray Barrett

BARRETT Ray Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on 3rd March 2023 aged 89 years. A dearly loved husband of the late Rom and a much loved dad of Paul and Helen, father-in-law of Caroline and Rob,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Herbert PEEL

PEEL Herbert (formerly of Heads Nook) On Wednesday 1st March, peacefully in his sleep, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marjorie, also a much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Judith Shaw

SHAW Judith Aged 69 years passed away on 6th February 2023 at home. A funeral service and cremation was held at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday 3rd March. Donations may be given if desired for RNLI &... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Peter HOOTON

HOOTON Peter Passed away peacefully on Monday 6th March, aged 86 years. Husband of the late Nadine. Loving papa of Héloand Adfather-in-law of Glen. Cherished grand-pof Téo. A gentle man that will be... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Brian Robinson

ROBINSON Brian (Builder of Newtown) Peacefully at Brampton War Memorial Hospital on Friday 3rd March 2023, with his loving family by his side, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheila, much loved... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Yvonne WALKER

WALKER Yvonne (Vonners) Peacefully at home on 22nd February 2023. Beloved wife of the late Geoff Walker, very much loved mam of Carol and Geoff, grandmother, great-grandmother and great friend to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ralph Potts

POTTS Ralph Kenneth (Ken) Ex Headmaster at Houghton CofE School Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on 27th February Ken beloved husband of the late Hilda, loving father of Clare, father-in-law of... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Thomas Arthur (Arthur) BOYD

BOYD Thomas Arthur (Arthur) Peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday 4th March 2023, Arthur aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Edith, dearest dad of Mandy and Andrew, father-in-law of... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Annie FEARON

FEARON Annie Jane Pearson (Anne) Former teacher at Bolton-Low-Houses C of E School and a proud member of Wigton Bowling Club. Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday 4th March,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Violet WARDLOW

WARDLOW Violet Peacefully on 1st March 2023 aged 98. Beloved wife of the late Len, much loved mum of Daphne and Stephen, mother-in-law of Lindsay and the late Peter, devoted grandma of Martin and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Sylvia Johnston

JOHNSTON Sylvia Fay Peacefully at home on 5th March 2023, aged 93. Very dearly loved wife of Arthur for 62 years, father of Richard, Adrian and Sarah, and proud grandmother of William, Hannah, Max,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Hilda MALENEY

MALENEY Hilda Peacefully at home on Sunday 5th March 2023, Hilda aged 86 years. Beloved mam, nana and great-nana. Hilda will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Wigton... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Valerie KINNAIRD

KINNAIRD Valerie Suddenly after a short illness at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Friday 24th February 2023, Valerie aged 67 years. Loving wife of George, much loved mother of Michael,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Gerald Garrard

GARRARD Gerald Ordish (Former Magistrate) At home on Tuesday 21st February 2023, Gerald aged 83 years. A private cremation has been held and a Celebration of Gerald's Life will be held at 4pm on... click here to read more or pay tribute 

George Edward CATON

CATON George Edward Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on the 27th February, George aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Annie, much loved dad of Stewart, cherished uncle and great friend to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Marjorie Park

PARK Marjorie Suddenly but peacefully at home on Monday 20th February 2023, Marjorie aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Dearly loved mam of Susan, Kathleen and the late William. A funeral... click here to read more or pay tribute 

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