FAMILIES across the county are mourning the loss of loved ones this week.

Here is a list from our memorial pages of those we have lost. Tributes may be left in the comments section below.

 

John MARTIN

MARTIN John Passed away at the West Cumberland Hospital on Sunday 8th October 2023. John aged 82 years, much loved husband of Sheila, dear dad of Shirley and David, father-in-law of Edmond, granda of Hannah and Conor, great-granda of Georgie, Felicity, Sophia and Trixie. Funeral service will be held in St Michael's Church Lamplugh on Wednesday 18th October 2023 at 12:00pm followed by a private interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired are for Cancer Research UK c/o F Irving & Son Funeral Directors 152 Main Street Frizington CA26 3SB.

John HANNAH

HANNAH, John Francis (Jack) Ex BT Peacefully at Lanercost House Care Home on Thursday 5th October 2023, Jack aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jack will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 23rd October at 11:00am. Family flowers only, donations if desired will be in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Jack. All enquiries to Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors. Tel: 01228 313373.

Alan MATTHEWS

MATTHEWS Alan Peacefully at Eden Valley Hospice on Sunday 1st October 2023, Alan aged 63 years. Cherished and adored husband of Sandra, a loving dad and best friend of Sam and father-in-law of Craig. Alan will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday 17th October at 10.20 am. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Alan can be made to Hospice at Home and Eden Valley Hospice. All enquiries to Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors. Tel: 01228 317373.

Robert Ferguson DIXON

DIXON Robert Ferguson Peacefully at home with Elaine and Maddie by his side on Sunday 8th October 2023, Robert aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Best dad of Elaine and the late Anne. Adored grandad of Maddie and Susie. Also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, father-in-law and friend. Funeral service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday 19th October at 2:20pm. Flowers may be sent or donations in lieu to District Nurses at Hilltop Heights. All enquiries to Sean Crilley Funeral Directors, 78 Brook Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HX. TEL: (01228) 544905.

Murray (Pat) McCUBBIN

McCUBBIN Murray (Pat) Suddenly but peacefully at Eden Valley Hospice on Tuesday 3rd October 2023, Pat aged 78 years. A loving husband of Anne and a dear friend to many. Funeral Service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday 17th October at 3pm. Family flowers only, Donations in memory of Pat can be made to Eden Valley Hospice. All enquiries to Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors. Tel: 01228 317373.

David Anthony EDGAR

EDGAR David Anthony David Edgar. Julie, Bryan, Tony, Jonny and families would like to thank all family, friends, neighbours and customers for the cards flowers and messages of sympathy received on the sad loss of David. A special thanks to Rev. Richard Corrie for a lovely service. Hird by love for the beautiful flowers. Green Hill for the lovely tea and Antics Band for music tribute to David. Micheal King jewellery so kind. Perkins travel so kind. Finally To mark Szandurski Funeral Director for his help, support and kindness during this sad and difficult time.

Robert Taylor MATTINSON

MATTINSON Robert Taylor Peacefully at The Cumberland Infirmary on Sunday 8th October 2023, Bobby aged 93 years. Beloved partner of Susan. Dear husband of the late Mary. A loving dad, grandad and great-grandad who will be greatly missed by all his family. A funeral service and interment to be held at Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbeytown on Friday 20th October at 11.30am. Family flowers only please with donations to Hospice at Home. c/o D Studholme Funeral Director, Reeds Lane, Wigton.

Barry COOKSON

COOKSON Barry Sandra, Phil and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for all the lovely cards, flowers, letters and messages of support received on the sad loss of Barry, they have been a great comfort. Thank you to all those who attended Barry's funeral service and for the kind donations to the British Heart Foundation and Oak Tree Animals' Charity. Special thanks to Kerrie Low for her heartfelt service, Vandella for the beautiful flowers, The Auctioneer for a lovely tea and finally to Jill Glencross and her team for all their help, support and kindness shown during this sad and difficult time.

Peter READ

READ Peter The family of the late Peter would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, flowers and messages of sympathy they received during their recent sad loss. Thanks to all who attended the service and gave so generously to Cancer Research. A special thank you to Dawn Evans Funeral Directors for their care and support during this difficult time, June Hearsey for her lovely service and Heather from the Lilypad for the beautiful flowers.

David HENDERSON

HENDERSON David ( formerly of Robson's Border Transport) Peacefully at home on Sunday 8th October 2023, David aged 84 years. Much loved husband of the late Margaret, dad and grandad. Funeral service will take place at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday 20th October at 2.20pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Carlisle Food Bank. All enquiries to Michael Walsh Funeral Directors tel: 01228 514000.

Hugh Kenneth DARLING

DARLING Hugh Kenneth (Ken) Former Police Officer Andrew, Nicola and family would like to thank everyone for their kind messages and donations in memory of Ken. A special thanks to Reverend Janice Faris for her comforting service, to Vandella for the beautiful flowers, to Vallum House for providing a lovely Funeral Tea and finally to Robbie and staff from Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors for all their care and support given at this sad time.