TRIBUTES and death notices have been pouring in this week for those who have passed away in Cumbria, with friends, family, and loved ones sharing their memories and condolences.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the News And Star. 

Edward MURTAGH

MURTAGH Edward (Ted) Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, on Tuesday 4th June, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Ted aged 75 years, devoted and much loved husband of the late Anne, dearly loved dad of Louise and the late Kevin. A much loved grandad of Emily and Liam, a dearest brother of Jimmy and Mary, also a dear father-in-law of Robin and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at St. John's Church Upperby on Wednesday 19th June at 12-00 noon, followed by interment in Carlisle Cemetery, Richardson Street. Family flowers only by request donations if desired to the Eden Valley Hospice c/o Dawn Evans Funeral Director 41-43 Warwick Road, Carlisle. Tele 597440

Alex McCUTCHEON

McCUTCHEON Alex Aileen, Shona, Ewan and families wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many cards and expressions of sympathy. We were overwhelmed by the large attendance and kind words at the funeral. Thanks to Dr Ellis and the home visiting team, district nursing team and hospice at home service for their care and support. Reverend Wes Brandon and Christine Mountain for their moving service. We are very grateful also to Tracey Graham and the Carlisle Cricket Club for the lovely funeral tea and to Abi Graham for the beautiful flowers. Finally much thanks and appreciation to the funeral director Ian Blair, Jenn and all the bearers for their guidance, care and kindness.

Glady Mary ROBERTS

ROBERTS Gladys Mary Christine, Nicola, Kathryn and the family of the late Gladys would like to thank all relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues: for their support and expression of sympathy, cards, flowers and donations to Eden Valley Hospice. Sincere thanks to staff from Dalston Medical Practice and the Cumberland Infirmary who've looked after Gladys over the last year with love and care and to Eden Valley Hospice for their care and compassion during the last few days of Gladys's life. Thank you to Glynis Milburn for leading a special service of celebration of life. A special big thank you goes to Jill and Dave from Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Director and to the wider team, for their care, dedication and love shown at this sad time.

Keith COWPER

COWPER Keith Peacefully passed away on Thursday 23rd May 2024, Keith aged 90 years. Dearly loved brother, uncle and great-uncle who will be sadly missed. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 10th June at 1:40pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Keith will be in aid of Oak Tree Animal Sanctuary. All enquiries to Sean Crilley Independent Funeral Directors, 78 Brook Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HX. TEL:(01228) 544905.

Jennifer ROBERTSON

ROBERTSON Jennifer Mary (Jenny) (nee Cubby) Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday 30th May 2024, Jenny aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Robbie, much loved mum of Jill and Ian, a dearly loved and proud daughter of the late Connie and John Cubby MRCVS of Glave Hill House, Dalston, a cherished grandma and sister of Anne and John. Jenny will be deeply missed by all her family and many friends. A Service of Love and Celebration will be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday 14th June at 3:00pm. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Jenny will be in aid of Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland. All enquiries to Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors. Tel: 01228 317373

Roberta ROUTLEDGE

ROUTLEDGE Roberta (nee Brunton) On 1st June peacefully at Cumberland Infirmary, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Bill, dearly loved mum of Heather and Anne, dear mother-in-law of Craig and Gary and loving gran of Erin. Funeral private. If desired donations in Roberta's memory may be sent to Eden Valley Hospice. Enquiries to Graeme Kennedy Funeral Director. Tel. 01228 515191.

Evelyn Dorothy CROWTHER

Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Monday 3rd June 2024. Evelyn aged 85 years. A dearly loved wife of Alan, much loved mum of Nicholas, Johnathan and Giles also a loving grannie. Funeral Service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 17th June at 11-40am. Family flowers only by request, donations to The Dogs Trust c/o Dawn Evans Funeral Director 41-43 Warwick Road, Carlisle Tele 597440

Terence FOXLEY

FOXLEY Terence Peacefully on 27th May at The Cumberland Infirmary, Terry aged 72. Beloved husband of Linda and a cherished Dad of Terry. A direct cremation will take place as per Terry's wishes.

Margaret WALTON

WALTON Margaret Alston Peacefully on Tuesday 28th May aged 88 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mam to Jayne, Emma, the late Christine and Julie, much loved nana and mother-in-law who will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Cremation service to take place on Tuesday 18th June 12.30pm, Eden Valley Crematorium, Temple Sowerby, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving in St. Augustine's Church, Alston at 1.45pm All welcome. No flowers by family request.

Marjorie CROOK

CROOK Marjorie Suddenly at home on Monday 3rd June 2024, Marjorie aged 95 years a dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne, Elizabeth, Sara and Steve. Funeral Service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 17th June at 11:00am. Family flowers only please donations to Great North Air Ambulance can be made at the service or online at www.georgehudsonandsons.co.uk

Ronald MURRAY

MURRAY Ronald George Coulter (Ron) (formerly of Cumbria Probation Service) Peacefully at Kingston Court Care Home, with his family by his side, on Friday 31st May 2024, Ron aged 80 years. Dearly loved Husband of Maureen, cherished dad of Alan (James), a devoted grandad of Matthew, Lauren and Amy and a proud great grandad to Ava. Ron will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday 12th June at 11:00am. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Ron to Eden Valley Hospice. All enquiries to Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors. Tel: 01228 317373.

Peter BOULTER

BOULTER Peter Crawford CBE (former Director of Education, Cumbria) Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Thursday 30th May 2024, Peter aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Jennie, dearly loved dad of Iain and Jonathan, proud gramps of Emily and George, a dear father-in-law of Jo and friend to many. Funeral Service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday 20th June at 11:40am. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Peter to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors. Tel: 01228 317373.