FAMILIES across south Cumbria will be mourning the loss of these people in our community.

Please find this week's roundup below. If you would like to leave a tribute feel free to comment below. 

Marjorie Winifred FELL

FELL Marjorie Winifred (née Goodhind) sadly passed away on the May 20 2023, aged 92 years. Loving wife of the late Colin, mother to Ian, Michael, Keith, Andrew, Sandra and Philip. Loving grandma to Louise, Matthew, Rebecca, Shona and Amy. Family Cremation, followed by a Memorial Service at the Carver United Reformed Church, Windermere, on Thursday June 22 2023 at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, donations for Sight Advice, South Lakes and Dementia Café, Marchesi Centre, Windermere. Enquiries to J N Wilson Funeral Service. Tel: 015394 68217.

Brian JOHNSON

Brian of Bowness-on-Windermere affectionally known as Barney passed away peacefully at Heron Hill Care Home Kendal on Monday May 29 2023 aged 91 years. Devoted husband of the late Rita and much-loved Father of Wayne. The funeral service to celebrate Barney's life will take place at St. Martins Church Bowness-on-Windermere, Monday June 12 at 12 noon. All who knew Brian are welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Donations to Alzheimer Research UK.

James Robert GREEN

On May 27 2023, passed peacefully in the tender care of Cartmel Grange Care Home, Grange-Over-Sands, aged 92 years. Dearly beloved husband of Pat, loving father of Joanne, Lindsay and James, much loved grandpa and great grandpa. The funeral service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Tuesday June 20 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Blind Veterans UK, may be sent to Alan Postlethwaite, Funeral Director, Windermere Road, Grange Over Sands, LA11 6EG.Tel: 015395 33040

Edith Elizabeth HOLLIGAN

Edie died peacefully on May 25 at her home in Grange-Over-Sands surrounded by her daughter and 3 sons. She was the devoted wife of the late Ray, a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and sister and known for her smile and warmth in her working life at Grange library. People who knew Edie are invited to a celebration of her life to be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Tuesday June 20 at 2.00pm. No dress code. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired should be made direct to Stmaryshospice.org.uk or savegrangelido.co.uk. All enquiries to Fishwicks Funeral Services 015395 63108.

Eileen WRIGHT

May 26, at Kendal Care Home, aged 90 years. Loving mother of Adele and Pamela. Gone but not forgotten. You will be missed, our love always. Funeral will take place at The Glebe Chapel, Bowness on Friday June 9 at 11.00am. Donations in Eileen's memory to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. All enquiries to Fishwicks Funeral Services 015395 63108.

Brenda STEPHENSON

Brenda Stephenson passed away suddenly at her home in Staveley on May 18, 2023, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late William Sutcliffe, much loved mother, mother-in-law, granny and great-granny and friend to many. Funeral Service at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Friday June 16 2023 at 11am. Family Flowers only please but donations if required to ORBIS UK c/o J W Johnson & Son, Bridge End, Staveley LA8 9LZ.

John HANCOCK

Reverend Hancock Canon John Clayton Much loved husband to Margaret, and father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; former vicar of Coniston, Heversham, Milnthorpe, and Levens. Died peacefully on May 25 2023. John's funeral will be held at St. Peter's Church, Heversham, at 3pm on June 19 2023. Donations to WaterAid and Coniston Mountain Rescue can be made online at fishwicksfunerals.co.uk Enquiries c/o Fishwicks Funeral Service, tel 015395 63108.

Roger FOX

Roger Fox passed away peacefully at home aged 83 years, after a long illness. Funeral Service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Tuesday June 27 at 2.00pm. All welcome. All enquiries to Hayes and Parkinson Ltd.

Doreen (Do) ATKINSON

Died peacefully at home on May 15, aged 94. Beloved wife of the late Ted, much loved mum to Carol, Joanne, Pam and the late John. A dear grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed by all her family.

Valerie Maisie THOMPSON

Valerie Maisie Thompson (nee Sharpe) formerly of Kendal, died peacefully at home in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire on May 26 aged 78. Val was beloved wife to Ed, loving mum to Fiona and Justine, doting and loving Big Nana and Granny to Charlie, Tom and Maisie and sister to Jack. A celebration of Val's life will take place at South Lanarkshire Crematorium on Wednesday June 14 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Mitchells Funeral Directors, Rutherglen T: 0141 647 3040

Brian CLARKE

Brian Clarke of Sedbergh Road, Kendal (formerly of Park Head, New Hutton), died peacefully at home on June 4 2023, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie, loving dad of Julia and Anthea and father-in-law to David and Andy, a much loved grandad to Calum, Reece and Brodie, and a dear friend to many. The funeral service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Monday June 26 at 11am. If you wish, please wear a hint of colour. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Great North Air Ambulance c/o Edward Waller, JJ Martin Funeral Directors, 1 Long Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA105AL 015396 20130.

Kenneth SHEPHERD

Kenneth Shepherd suddenly on May 29 2023, Ken aged 69 years, of Arnside. Beloved husband of Carol, loving father of Mike and Bob, a father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral service will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Friday June 23 at 12.30pm. No need to wear black please. Family flowers only. Donations in Ken's memory to Arnside Cricket Club and Arnside Tower Shoot can be received on the day. Enquiries c/o Fishwicks Funeral Service tel: 015395 63108.

Catharine Manya Colton HAINES

Died May 27 2023 aged 84 years. Loved and missed by her family and many friends. There will be a Celebration of her Life at the Priory Church of St Mary, Lancaster at 11.30am on Thursday June 15 2023, with refreshments afterwards at the Priory Hall. No flowers please. If wished, donations can be made to The Cinnamon Trust or The Salvation Army and sent to Preston Ireland Bowker, 20 Queen Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RX.

David George HEDGES

HEDGES David George Of Kendal, formerly Trowbridge, Wiltshire, died peacefully on May 27, aged 88 years; the Lord has called him home. Beloved husband of Jillian, loving dad of Claire and Philip, grandad of Abigail, Dylan, Luke and Rhiannon, great-grandad of Joshua and Holly. The funeral service will take place at The Salvation Army Hall, Gillinggate on Monday June 26 at 1pm, followed by light refreshments all friends welcome. Committal at Beetham Hall Crematorium at 3.30pm. Please wear your usual colours no mourning black. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Salvation Army Corps via fishwicksfunerals.co.uk Enquiries c/o Fishwicks Funeral Service tel: 015395 63108.

Charles WILKINSON

Charles Wilkinson on Thursday May 25 2023 Charles passed away in Cornwall, aged 87 years. Formerly of Ivybank Cottage, Witherslack. Beloved husband of Pip. Enquiries to the funeral director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro TR1 2EQ Tel 01872 274021

Patrick BROSNAN

BROSNAN Patrick (Pat) formerly of Co Kerry, Bradford and Windermere. With great sadness and sorrow we announce Patrick's death on May 12 2023. Requiem Mass to take place at Our Lady of Windermere & St Herbert Catholic Church Windermere on Monday June 12 at 1.30pm, followed by a burial service in Bowness Cemetery. This is an invitation to all who knew Patrick and who wish to attend and join the family at the funeral. Live streaming of the service on; https://www.churchservices.tv/windermere