FAMILIES are mourning the loss of loved ones this week.

Here are some of the people who have passed away; please feel free to leave your tributes in the comments section below.

Audrey Tuck

Peacefully at the West Cumberland Hospital on Thursday 24th November 2022, after a short illness. Audrey aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of Albert, much loved mam of Garry and Stephen, a loving gran to Jamie, Laura, Aidan, Kieran, Ryan and Evie and great grandma to Thea and Matilda and a very dear sister of Eleanor. Funeral service to be held in St Mary's Parish Church, Harrington on Wednesday 7th December at 12.30pm followed by cremation at Distington Hall Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research U.K c/o John Sandelands Funeral Directors Tel 01900 602753.

Maud Kirkbride

In loving memory of our cherished mam, grandma and sister passed November 29th 2021, also on her birthday December 4th Your memory has become a treasure always in our hearts.

Simon Andrew Armstrong

Suddenly at West Cumberland Hospital on Tuesday 22nd November after a long illness fought with courage, dignity and determination, Simon Andrew aged 69 years. Treasured brother of Fiona, a dear brother-in-law to Peter, devoted uncle to Jeremy, Timothy, and Benjamin, and friend to many. Funeral service to be held in St Nicholas Church Flimby on Thursday 8th December at 12.30pm followed by cremation at Distington Hall Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation c/o John Sandelands Funeral Directors Tel 01900 602753.

Neil Sanderson

Passed away in The Eden Valley Hospice on Thursday 24th November 2022 with his loving wife by his side. Neil aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Pam. A loved brother, uncle and friend of many. Funeral service and cremation to be held on Tuesday 6th December in Distington Hall at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to The Eden Valley Hospice. Enquiries to Tom Edgars tel 01900 603388

Margaret Todhunter

Peacefully at home on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, Peggy aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred Todhunter, much loved mother of Lorraine and Julie, mother-in-law of Michael, grandmother of Kellie and a proud great-grandmother of Freyja, Sienna and Reggie. Funeral service to be held at Christ Church, Cockermouth on Monday 5th December at 1.00pm followed by interment in Cockermouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Hospice at Home West Cumbria c/o John Sandelands Funeral Directors Tel 01900 602753.

Paul James Renney

The family of the late Paul Renney would like to express their sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for the many cards, flowers and kind messages of condolence following the loss of a much-loved son, father, grandfather and brother. Many thanks to the Very Reverend Frankie Ward for a comforting service, Andrew from Sandelands Funeral Directors for his help and guidance, doctors and nursing staff at Ward 1 and Loweswater Suite, West Cumberland Hospital and a special thank you to Alisha at Macmillan Cancer Support for the care given to Paul. Paul was so brave and dignified during his illness, we are so proud of him. He will leave a massive void in many lives. So dearly loved, so sadly missed.

Joseph Boyd

Suddenly after a brief illness, died peacefully with his family beside him on 18th November 2022. Ole lad to Marilyn, June, Julie and Andrew, Father-in-law with the best craic ever to Carla, Maurice and Garry. Grandad to Daniel, Zoe, Samantha, Tiffany, Connor, Adam, Jessica, Callum, Blake, Millie and Reece. GG Joe to fourteen. He was our best pal, we will miss him more than we can put into words. Funeral service to take place at Distington Hall Crematorium on Friday 9th December at 12 noon.

Agnes Armstrong

Betty, Jean, Dorothy and families would like to thank friends and neighbours for their kind messages, cards, flowers and donations. Thanks also to the staff at the Cumberland Infirmary and Caldbeck Surgery.

Jean Hesson

Peacefully at home, on Friday 25th November 2022. Jean, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of Harry, much loved mum of Michelle. Loving grandma of Sarah and mother-in-law of David. Funeral service and cremation to be held on Wednesday 7th December at Distington Hall at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Hospice at Home, West Cumbria. Enquiries to Tom Edgars tel 01900603388.

Mary Alexander Todhunter

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, at West Cumberland Hospital on Friday 25th November, 2022, Henry, of Netherton, Maryport, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Marian, dearest dad of Paula, Lisa and Christopher, much loved granda of Harrison and Evelyn and father-in-law of Andrew, Ian and Louise. Service in Maryport Methodist Church on Friday 9th December at 11.00am followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations may be made to Flimby Male Voice Choir and Dementia UK c/o Stephen Johnson (Funeral Director), Stony Brook, Row Brow, Dearham, CA15 7JR.

Jacqueline Griffin

In loving memory of Jackie Griffin, age 79 years. Mother to Lorraine and Natalie, who passed away peacefully in America on 21st November 2022. Memorial Service to be held at St.Bridget's Church, Bridekirk on 10th December 2022 at 1.00 pm.

Robert Coulthard

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, at Solway House, Maryport, on Thursday, 24th November, 2022, Gowan, aged 91 years, much loved husband of the late Susie, adored dad of Marise, Vanessa and the late Maxine, loving granda of Melissa, Phillipa, Sophia, Danielle and Grant, and cherished great-grandad of Emmy, Harry, Annie and Joseph. Service in All Souls' Church, Maryport on Monday 5th December at 11.00am followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations may be made to Solway House Residents Fund, c/o Stephen Johnston (Funeral Director), Stony Brook, Row Brow, Dearham, CA15 7JR.

John Lawson

Eileen, Adam, Michael and the family of the late Jack would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards, flowers and messages of sympathy they received during their recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Aspatria Medical Centre and the Eden Valley Hospice for all their care and attention, Rev. Stephen Banks for his kind words and comforting service, The Greenhill Hotel for the refreshments and Mark Szandurski, Funeral Director.

Geoffrey Cole

Peacefully at Bramley Farm, Mosser on Thursday 24th November aged 94 years, dearly loved husband of Ella, dearest dad of John, loving father-in-law of Paula and special "Gramps" to Reuben and Nathan. A private funeral service will take place on Monday 12th December at Distington Hall Crematorium. Donations in memory of Geoff are for the continued work of Cancer Research UK c/o John Sandelands Funeral Directors Tel 01900 602753.

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