FAMILIES are mourning the loss of loved ones this week.

Here are some of the people who have died across South Cumbria.

Tributes are warmly welcomed in the comments section.

Doris Metcalfe

METCALFE Doris (nee Tyson) formerly of Barbon, passed away peacefully at Kendal Care Home on Friday 19th August, aged 84 years. Loving wife of the late Thomas, mother of Pamela and mother-in-law to Steven, granny to Clare, Eddie, Amy, Joe, Ben and Kate, great-gran to Abbie and Archie, friend to many. Funeral to take place at St Bartholemews' Barbon on Wednesday 31st August at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society c/o JJ Martin Funeral Directors 1 Long Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AL 01539 620130

Stanley Robinson

ROBINSON Dr Stanley Elmer Of Natland, passed away on 8th August 2022, at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary aged 87 years. Funeral service will take place at St Mark's Church, Natland on Wednesday 31st August at 12.30pm. Donations, if desired are for St Mark's Church and can be made on the day. Enquiries c/o Fishwicks Funeral Service, tel 015395 63108.

James Anthony Brierley

BRIERLEY James Anthony (Tony) Died on 24th July 2022, darling husband to Lynne, the love of his life and a true friend. The funeral took place on the 19th August 2022. Enquiries to Sheldon (Funeral Services) Ltd, Lapstone Rd, Millom, LA18 4BZ, Tel: 01229 772295.

Lyndon Postlethwaite

POSTLETHWAITE Lyndon Craig Died on 3rd August, aged 52 years. Loving son of Rowena and the late Harry Postlethwaite, brother to Tracy, Fiona and Mark, father to four daughters. Funeral to be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Friday 26th August at 11am. Enquiries c/o Fishwicks Funeral Service, tel 015395 63108.

Lynne Lowdon

LOWDON Lynne (nee Wilkinson) On 18th August, peacefully in hospital, Lynne aged 65 years of Crosthwaite. Loving partner of Peter and a dearly loved daughter of the late Edward and Margaret. Funeral service and interment will take place at Crosthwaite Church on a date and time to be arranged. Family flowers only, donations, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance Service. All enquiries and donations to A.G. Clarke, The Ashes, Cartmel Fell, Grange-o-Sands. LA11 6NU. Tel: 015395 31481.

John Newell

NEWELL John Henry On 16th August 2022, peacefully at St Johns Hospice, Lancaster, aged 86 years. A much loved dad, brother and grandad. Funeral service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Wednesday 7th September at 11.00am. All are invited to celebrate John's life and to have happy memories of him. There is no specific dress code at the family's request. Family flowers only. Donations to Dementia UK and St Johns Hospice can be made on the day or online via Fishwicksltd.co.uk. Enquiries c/o Fishwicks Funeral Service, tel 015395 63108.

Simon Askew

ASKEW Simon John (Arthur) Sadly passed away on Thursday 11th August 2022, aged 53. Beloved husband of Dawn, loving dad of Korby, Kyra and Kelby. Son of the late Ned and Anne. Brother of Chris, Dan and the late Paul. The funeral service will be held at St George's Church Kendal, on Friday 2nd September 2022 at 2pm. Family flowers only, no dress code. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Kendal Tel: 01539 739099

Dorothy Mavis McKeown

McKEOWN Dorothy Mavis (formerly Jones) Passed away peacefully on 20th August 2022, at Boarbank Hall Nursing Home aged 80 years. Loving wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Michael and Alison, continued friend to their father David, beloved grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Allithwate on Wednesday 7th September at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support may be sent to Alan Postlethwaite, Funeral Director, Windermere Road, Grange Over Sands, LA11 6EG.Tel: 015395 33040

Audrey Fryer

FRYER Audrey It is with great heartfelt sadness to announce Audrey passed away on Tuesday 9th of August, aged 92 years. Wife of the late Jackson Fryer. A much loved and cherished mum, nan, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Thursday 1st of September at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired are for Down's Syndrome Association and can be made on the day or online via fishwicks.ltd.co.uk. Enquiries Fishwicks Funeral Service, tel 015395 63108.

Jean Scrase

SCRASE Jean Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 13th August, aged 84. Her funeral will be on Wednesday 31st August, 11am at Fishwicks, Beetham, followed by refreshments at The Old School Brewery, Warton, to remember, honour and celebrate Jean's life. We welcome those who knew her, smart bright clothing preferred.

Alan Hardisty

HARDISTY Alan Of Hawkshead, suddenly at Blackburn Royal Hospital on 15th August, aged 70 years. Loving son of the late John and Margaret, brother to Sheila and Carol and uncle to Molly, Alex, Phoebe and Frazier. Funeral service will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Monday, 5th September at 12.30pm. Donations if so desired to North West Air Ambulance. Enquiries to J N Wilson trading as John Dewhurst Funeral Director, 50B Market Street, Carnforth LA5 9LB. Tel: 015394 68217

Bernard Newby

NEWBY Bernard Marshall It is with great sadness to announce that Bernard passed away peacefully at Kendal Care Home on Wednesday the 17th August 2022, aged 79 years. Devoted husband of Marlene, loving father of Eva and father-in-law to Stuart. The family would like to thank the Nurses and Carers for the care that they have given Bernard during the last 18 months. Funeral Service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Friday 2nd September at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations on the day to North West Air Ambulance Charity. Enquiries c/o Fishwicks Funeral Service, tel: 015395 63108.

Jennifer Lace Nee Hodgson

LACE (nee Hodgson) Jennifer "Jen" Died peacefully Saturday 13th August, aged 70. Beloved wife to the late Allan. Loving mother to Alison, Emma and Andrew. Doting Nana to Miriam, Isla, Lily and Arwen. Devoted sister to Susan and the late Sam and Robin. Dearly missed by all friends and family. Funeral to be held 5th September 11am at Beetham Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if so desired to St Marys Hospice or British Lung Foundation. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton in Furness Tel: 01229 462564

Leonard Kennedy Allen

ALLEN Leonard Kennedy (Len) Len passed away at RLI on 14th August after a short illness, aged 73. Partner of the late Liz Chapman, father of Louise and David, a friend to many. Funeral service to take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Friday 9th September at 11.00am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Bay Hospital's Charity (for local nurses). All enquiries and donations to Hayes and Parkinson Ltd.

Mary Levick

LEVICK Mary Carleton ('May') With great sadness, the family of May announce her passing on Sunday 14th August 2022, aged 95 years at Elmsfield Care Home in Holme. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank, beloved mother of the late Hilary and much loved grandmother of Miranda, John and Sally and great-grandmother to Chloe, Sophie, Amy, Oscar, Etta, Nell and Isla. Funeral service and interment at St. John the Baptist Church, Arkholme on Friday, 2nd September at 1p.m., followed by a wake at the family home, Keerside. Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory, if desired, are for St. John the Baptist Church, Arkholme and may be left on the day or sent via Fishwicks Funeral Service. Enquiries tel: 015395 63108.

Jennifer Ion 

ION Jennifer Jean It is with great sadness we announce Jennifer passed away peacefully on 20th August 2022, aged 83 years. Former landlady of Wheatsheaf Brigsteer and Black Swan Kendal. Beloved wife of the late Garry Ion, much loved mum to Beau, Sara and the late Karen. Loving grandmother to Joe, Garry, Maisie, Lola and Ellis. Graveside service will take place on Monday 5th September at Parkside Cemetery Kendal at 11.00am. All enquiries to Hayes and Parkinson Ltd.

Jean Denney

DENNEY Jean Jean's family would sincerely like to thank everyone who attended her funeral and for all the support received at this time. Special thanks to Anthony Clarke for all his help, Victoria Sekasi for the lovely service and to Liz Clarke for the funeral tea. Thanks for the donations received in Jean's for Crosthwaite Church which amounted to £454.30

John Derek Scott

SCOTT John Derek Derek passed away peacefully at home in Troutbeck on 11th August surrounded by his family, just shy of 92 years. A much loved family man who lived a full life. A memorial service will be held at Jesus Church, Troutbeck on Monday 3rd October at 12 noon. Donations may be made in memory of Derek to Cumbria Wildlife Trust, online at cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/donate or by calling 01539 816300.