FAMILIES are mourning the loss of loved ones this week.

Here are some of the people who have passed away across Cumbria.

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John Moore

MOORE John Passed away peacefully at Wyndham Manor on Tuesday 27th December 2022. John, aged 82 years. Beloved dad of Karen, Chris and Steven, much loved grandfather and great-grandfather, a dear uncle and brother-in-law. Funeral service to be held at Distington Hall Crematorium at 10:30am on Friday 13th January. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Society at john-moore4.muchloved.com

Elaine Pekarek

PEKAREK Elaine Passed away at home on Sunday 25th December 2022. Elaine, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late George, loving sister of Mabel and Carol, dear loved sister-in-law of Robin, Bob and Tom and a dear aunt Christopher, Anthony, Angela, Helen and Alison. Funeral service to be held at St James' Church, Whitehaven at 10:30am on Tuesday 17th January, followed by cremation at Distington Hall. Family flowers only please. Donations for the benefit of Stroke Association may be made at elainepekarek.muchloved.com

Phyllis Lamb

LAMB Phyllis (nee Ross) Closed her eyes for the last time, 5th January 2012. Missing you more every day, Just to hold you, see you smile and hear you laughing. Phyllis life is hard without you, I loved you then, I love you still I always have, I always will Ever lasting love Phyllis Your always loving husband Martin. xx

Glenda McGlennon

McGLENNON Glenda (nee McLaughlin) 21.1.1957 to 6.1.2022. God saw you getting tired, A cure was not to be, He wrapped his loving arms around you And whispered come to me. You suffered much in silence, Your spirit did not bend, You faced your pain with courage, Until the very end. Forever in our hearts and so sadly missed, loved always from your sisters and brother x

Norah Burns

BURNS Norah In loving memory of Norah Burns, who died peacefully on 29th December 2022, aged 97 years. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Cherished memories and fond thoughts will stay in our hearts forever, a real gem who will be sincerely missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to be held at St Benedict's Church, Mirehouse, on 20th January 2023 at 1:15pm, followed by a short service at Distington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations may be made via norahburns@muchloved.com

Allan Riley

RILEY Allan Passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday 24th December 2022, Allan aged 81 years, much loved husband of Hazel, dear dad of Carl and Malcolm father-in-law of Tracy, granda of Kymberley and Callum. Funeral service was held at Distington Hall Crematorium.

Margaret McConvey

McCONVEY Margaret "(nee Sullivan)" Margaret, 92 years, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 28th December 2022. Beloved wife of the late George McConvey, dearly loved mother of Michael, Tony and Gillian, dear mother-in-law and devoted gran to her adored five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Service to be held at St. Mary's RC Church, Cleator on Wednesday 11th January 2022 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Age UK, c/o Mr Mills, Funeral Director, 156 Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor, CA26 5LG. Tel: 01946 810356.

Moira Jones

JONES Moira (nee Walker) Passed away peacefully at Rosehill Care Home on Friday 6th January 2023, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mam to Howard, Keith and Elaine and mother-in-law to Barbara, Janice and Colin. Loved nan to David, Mark, Calvin and Kayleigh. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Distington Hall Crematorium on Tuesday 24th January at 2.00pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired to Dementia UK c/o Adams, Read & Hocking Funeral Directors, Towerson Street Funeral Home, Towerson Street, Cleator, CA23 3EL.

Bryan Magan

MAGAN Bryan Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on 24th December, 2022. Beloved husband to the late Val, much loved dad to Verena and Ian, devoted grandad to John, George, Bethany and Rachel, great-grandad to Lily and Ruby. Funeral service to be held at St Aelred's R.C.Church on Friday, January 13th at 10.30am followed by a private interment at Huntington Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given to St Aelred's Church, a plate will be provided at the Church. Bryan will be received into Church on Thursday, January 12th at 4pm. All enquiries to J.G.Fielder & Son Funeral Directors on 01904 654460

Carol Rudd

RUDD Carol Ann Passed away peacefully on 22nd December 2022 at West Cumberland Hospital aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Harold, a dearly loved mother, step-mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Funeral service to take place at Distington Hall Crematorium on Friday 13th January at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for The Lewy Body Society via carolrudd.muchloved.com.

Peter Farren

FARREN Peter Passed away in the care of The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on the 01/01/23, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jennifer. Father of Tracy and Anthony, father-in-law of Andrew. Grandad of Emily and Sophy. Much loved brother of Irene, David and Carol. Funeral service will be held at St Paul's Church Irton on Monday 16th January 2023 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. If desired donations to Blood Cancer UK and Irton Church. C/o N B Southward Funeral Director. Mill Gate, Broad Oak Ravenglass. CA18 1RS Tel 01229 717258.

Joan Sanderson

SANDERSON Joan Peacefully at Harbour View Care Home on 24th December 2022, Joan, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Sandy, dearly loved Mam of Jean and Janet, mother in law of Frank and Malcolm and a much loved grandma and great grandma. Funeral service to be held at Distington Crematorium on Monday 9th January at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made to Harbour View in Joan's memory at joan-sanderson.muchloved.com or at the ceremony. Joan will be missed by all who knew her.

William Butler

BUTLER William (Bill) Peacefully, on Sunday 1st January 2023, at the West Cumberland Hospital, Bill, aged 98 years. Beloved husband on the late Margaret, dearly loved Dad of Billy, Patricia, Edmond and Joanne, dear father-in-law, proud and much loved granda. Requiem Mass to be held on Friday 20th January 2023 at 9:10am, at St. Mary's R.C. Church Cleator, to be followed by Cremation at Distington Hall Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be made payable to the Stroke Association C/o Mr. Mills Funeral Director, 156, Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor.

Ethel May McManus

McMANUS Ethel May Peacefully at West Cumberland Hospital on Sunday 25th December 2022, Ethel, aged 93 years, of Harras Moor, Whitehaven. Beloved wife of the late Cyril, dearly loved mother of Janet and Hilary, mother-in-law to Angus and the late George, dear grandma to Anna, Mark, Alexander and Erin and their partners, and to her four great-grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at St. James' Church, Whitehaven, on Monday 16th January at 11:00am, followed by cremation at Distington Hall. Family flowers only please, donations for the Loweswater Suite at West Cumberland Hospital may be made at ethelmcmanus.muchloved.com

Dianne Rudd

RUDD Dianne Died suddenly but peacefully on Friday 30th December 2022 aged 64 years. Loving wife to the late Walton, wonderful mam to David and Gary, beloved daughter of Ellen, dear sister to Lynn and proud grandma to Lilly. Funeral service to take place in St Leonard's Church, Cleator on Thursday 26th January at 11.00am followed by cremation at Distington Hall. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to Knoxwood Wildlife Rescue Trust or Animal Concern Cumbria c/o Adams, Read & Hocking Funeral Directors, Towerson Street Funeral Home, Towerson Street, Cleator, CA23 3EL.

William Atkinson Nelson

NELSON William Atkinson (Billy) Peacefully in the West Cumberland Hospital on Sunday 25th December 2022, aged 78 years. Son of the late Bill and Marjorie Nelson and friend to many. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Distington Hall Crematorium on Monday 16th January at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to West Cumbria Youth ARL c/o Adams, Read & Hocking Funeral Directors, Towerson Street Funeral Home, Towerson Street, Cleator, CA23 3EL.

Robert Johnstone

JOHNSTONE Robert (Bob) Died suddenly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 21st December 2022, aged 75 years. Loving dad to Tony and Craig and the late Wayne and a much loved granda, great-granda and uncle. Funeral service and cremation took place at Distington Hall Crematorium on Monday 9th January. Donations, if desired to Suicide Bereavement Support Cumbria c/o Adams, Read & Hocking Funeral Directors, Towerson Street Funeral Home, Towerson Street, Cleator, CA23 3EL.

Anthony Hall

HALL Anthony (Tony) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony aged 51. A very dear brother of Maureen, Elaine and Diane and a loving father to Jess. Church service at St Peters Church, Kells, Whitehaven, on Thursday 19th January at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Whitehaven Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Eaves Funeral Service. Tel: 01946 694213.

James Jackson

JACKSON, James (Jim) Formerly of Hallsenna, Gosforth. Died peacefully on Thursday 29th December 2022. aged 96 years. A much loved uncle who will be sadly missed by all his nephews and nieces. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Distington Hall Crematorium on Wednesday 25th January at 11.15am. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired to Friends of Bradbury House c/o Adams, Read & Hocking Funeral Directors, Towerson Street Funeral Home, Towerson Street, Cleator, CA23 3EL.

Lillian Sharpe

SHARPE Lilian Died peacefully at home on Thursday 29th December 2022, aged 84 years. Loving wife of Ken, much loved mam to Carol, Edward, Sheila, Teresa, Tony and Maureen and cherished nana to all her many grandchildren. Funeral service to take place at Distington Hall Crematorium on Tuesday 17th January at 1.15pm.Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired to The British Heart Foundation c/o Adams, Read & Hocking Funeral Directors, Towerson Street Funeral Home, Towerson Street, Cleator, CA23 3EL.

David Jenkinson

JENKINSON David The family of the late David would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their sympathy, cards and kind donations. Grateful thanks also to Michael Branney at Eaves Funeral Service for his guidance and support at this sad time. Thanks to Jill Watt for the lovely service and to all who attended. To Whitehaven Golf Club for refreshments and Marion for the beautiful flowers. Special thanks to Dr Sayala at Reiver House, Cumberland Infirmary and staff at The Henderson Suite, West Cumberland Hospital, for the care given to David.

Frances Sloan

SLOAN Frances Peacefully at the West Cumberland Hospital, on Tuesday 20th December 2022, Frances aged 91 years, of Solway House, Maryport, and previously of Falcon Court Whitehaven. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Anthony and the late Christopher, dear mother-in-law of Joanne, much loved grandma of Anna, Andrew and James, grandma-in-law of Ashley and Kelly, great-grandma of Aida, Charlotte and Ewan. Requiem Mass to be held at St. Begh's Priory Church, Whitehaven, on Thursday, 26th January 2023 at 10:00 am, followed by cremation at Distington Hall. Family flowers only please, donations for the benefit of St Begh's Priory Church, Whitehaven may be made by visiting francessloan.muchloved.com