Funeral Notices
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Mr John Wilson Ainsworth
AINSWORTH John Wilson passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on 8th December 2025 aged 97. Beloved husband of Sheila, loving dad of Mary and Bridget and father-in-law of John and Neil. Treasured grandad of Michael, Ian, Emma and Laura and GG to Charlie, Belle, Ellie, Frankie, George, Archie and Ada. Please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK may be left at the service or sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mr Derek Bell
Aged 90 Years
BELL, Derek. Passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on the 15th November aged 90. Dearly loved brother of Marilyn, the late Ken and Ray, brother-in-law to Mattie and sister-in-law to June. A loving uncle, great friend to many and a cherished member of the Berry family. Funeral service to be held at Thorncliffe crematorium on Tuesday 2nd December at 2pm. Donations if so desired to St Mary’s Hospice can be left at the service or sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564.
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Mr Allen James Bibby
Aged 80 Years
BIBBY Allen James aged 80 years passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on 18th November. At Allen’s request a private family service will take place. Donations can be sent to Little and Caine for North West Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Little and Caine Barrow, 1-3 Dalkeith Street TEL:01229 820747
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Mr John Leslie Biggins
Aged 79 Years
BIGGINS John Leslie Passed away surrounded by his family on 25th November aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean, father to Derick, Brian, Sarah and the late Alison. Much loved grandfather, brother and uncle. Friends please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Friday 5th December at 11am Family flowers only, donations if so desired for St Mary's Hospice may be sent via the Little & Caine website. All enquiries to Little & Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 820747
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Mr Christopher Michael Brown
Aged 78 YearsBROWN, Christopher Michael ‘Chris’ aged 78 years of Gleaston. After an illness borne with courage and dignity Chris passed on 1st December surrounded by his loving family. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. A celebration of his life will take place on Monday 15th December at 11.30am at The Ellers Chapel, Ulverston. Family flowers only please. Donations for RNLI (Roa Island) can be sent via the Little and Caine website or left at the service. All further enquiries to Little and Caine Ulverston, The Ellers Ulverston, TEL: 01229586970
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Mrs Betty Bryden
Aged 104 Years
BRYDEN Betty aged 104 years passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Staveley House on 14th December 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert. A dearly loved Mum of Kay and the late Paul, a dear mother-in-law to Mike and the late Jaqui, a treasured grandma to Samuel, Olivia and Iain and a wonderful friend to many.
Friends please meet for a service at the Trevelyan Chapel, Barrow on Tuesday 23rd December at 1.30pm. Family flowers only but donations if so desired St Mary’s Hospice may be left at the service or sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mr Anthony Mark Burden
Anthony Mark Burden, passed away suddenly on Wednesday 19th November, aged 64. Dearly loved and treasured son, brother, uncle, partner and friend to many. Fortified with the rites of the Church, his Requiem Mass will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday 2nd December at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ostley Bank, Barrow. Donations if so desired to Barrow Food Bank can be left at the service or sent via Little & Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. 820747.
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Mrs Ruby Burns
Aged 87 YearsBURNS Ruby passed away peacefully in the care of St Mary’s Hospice on 2nd December, aged 87 with her loving family by her side. Devoted wife of the late Dennis, loving mum of the late Tony and Ian Gibson, Dear mother-in-law of Linda, cherished nanna of Adam, Laura and Marc and great nanna of Amelia, Yin and Jesse. A celebration of Ruby’s life will be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Friday 12th December at 1pm. Family flowers only please, Donations if so desired to St Mary’s Hospice can be left at the service or sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine Dalton, 48 Ulverston Road TEL:01229462564
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Mr Jorge (George) Amadeo Capovila
Aged 75 Years
CAPOVILA Jorge (George) Amadeo, passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on Friday 12th December aged 75. Much loved husband of Karen, a loving dad of Rachel and the late Richard and Edward and a proud grandad of Cordelia, Chloe and Alex. A treasured father-in-law of Lori-Anne and the late Nicos, dear brother, cousin and friend to many. Please meet for a service on Tuesday 23rd December at 3pm at the Trevelyan Chapel, Barrow. Donations if so desired may be left after the service for MIND in Furness. All funeral enquiries to Little and Caine 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. 820747.
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Mrs Brenda Charnock
Aged 76 Years
CHARNOCK, Brenda (nee Millard) Aged 76 of Dalton passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on the 22nd November. A loving wife of Ernie, a much-loved mother to Catherine and Andrew, a devoted grandmother of Sam, Ayla and Tom, a special sister, aunt, and a dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Brenda’s life will be held at The Ellers Chapel, Ulverston on Wednesday 3rd December at 11:30am. Black need not be worn. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for the Bay Hospitals Charity (FGH Oncology Unit) may be left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 20 The Ellers, Ulverston. Tel: 01229 586970
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Mrs Margaret Currie
Aged 80 Years
CURRIE (Nee Reynolds) Margaret passed away peacefully on Wednesday 8th October aged 80. Mother of Jacqueline and Tina, gran of Christian, Stephanie, Emma, Stephen, George, Leona and Francesca and great gran of Hayden, Harry, Malachi, Waverly, Wilbur, Henrick and Tobias. Sister, sister-in-law and friend. A service will take place on Friday 21st November at 1pm at Mary’s Church, Walney. Family flowers only please and donations may be sent via the Little and Caine website for St Mary’s Hospice. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mr John Nankivell Davidson
Aged 94 YearsDAVIDSON John Nankivell
Aged 94 years, passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital. Beloved Husband of the late Joan. A dear dad to Kevin and Janice, loving father-in-law, grandad and great grandad.
Friends please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd December at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Children In Need may be left at the service or sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mrs Betty Doak
Aged 95 YearsDOAK Betty Passed away peacefully at home on her 95th birthday, on 20th November with her loving family by her side. Wife of the late Walt, much loved mam of Linda and Jimmy, mother-in-law of Terry and Sue, treasured nanna of Salena, Ian, Gareth, Carly and Andrew and their partners Phill, Keira, Gemma and Steph. Adored great nanna of Lucas, Lewis, Isaac, Jack, George, Logan, Ewan, Cody, Grace, Bella and Hope. A big part of the Opera Bingo family and a good friend to many. A service to celebrate Betty’s life is to be held at the Trevelyan Chapel on Friday 5th December at 2pm followed by a private family committal at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to St Mary’s Hospice At Home. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mrs Margaret Doreen Finch
Aged 93 Years
FINCH, Doreen (Nee Fox) passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on 17th December aged 93. Beloved wife of the late James (Jim), much loved mother of John and Lesley, mother-in-law of Jackie, granny of Emma, Katie and Emma’s Husband John. Great granny to Lily, Eva and Alfie, auntie and good friend to many. A celebration of Doreen’s long and happy life will be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Wednesday 7th January at 11am. Family flowers only please, Donations if so desired to St Mary’s Hospice can be left at the service or sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine Barrow. 1-3 Dalkeith Street, TEL:01229820747
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Mrs Mary Florence Fisher
Aged 99 Years
FISHER, Mary Florence (Nee Towers) of Glenside House Ulverston passed away peacefully in her care home on Thursday 7th November, aged 99. Much loved by her late husband Kenneth, son John and late daughter Anne, her five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral will take place at St Cuthbert’s Church Aldingham on Friday 28th November at 12 noon. All enquiries to Little and Caine Dalton, 48 Ulverston Road, TEL:01229462564
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Mrs Dorothy Fletcher
Aged 88 Years
FLETCHER, Dot aged 88 years, the best hockey goal keeper England never had, Ex-school teacher passed away peacefully in Risedale at Lonsdale. Please meet for a service on Wednesday 31st December at Thorncliffe Crematorium at 11am. No flowers by request but donations if so desired for British Heart Foundation maybe left at the service or sent via Little and Caine website. All enquires to Little and Caine Ulverston, 20 Ellers, TEL:01229586970
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Mrs Anne Gibbons
Aged 88 Years
GIBBONS Anne (Nee Sawrey) aged 88 years of Low Gawthwaite passed away on 5th December peacefully at home. Anne will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. A service will take place on Wednesday 17th December at 11am at St john’s Church, Osmotherley prior to Burial. Family flowers only please and donations for St Mary’s Hospice can be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 20 The Ellers, Ulverston. Tel 01229 586970
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Mrs Edith Annie Gill
Aged 90 YearsGILL Edith Annie Aged 90 years of Hall Street, Dalton passed away peacefully on 29th November at home with her loving family beside her. Dearly loved wife of Stan, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A service will take place on Tuesday 9th December at 2pm at St Mary’s Church, Dalton. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired for Barnardo’s can be sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564
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Mrs Elizabeth 'Betty' Grant
Aged 94 Years
GRANT Elizabeth ‘Betty’ (nee Postlethwaite) Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Risedale Nursing Home, Abbey Road on 13th November aged 94 with her loving family by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, sister of the late Mary, special aunt, best friend of Mike, Alison, Wyn and the late Keith and a good friend, aunt and neighbour to many. Funeral service to be held at St Paul’s Church on Friday 28th November at 12.15pm followed by a private committal at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to St Paul’s Church may be left at the service or sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mrs Pamela Harper
Aged 71 YearsHARPER, Pam (nee Oates) Aged 71 of Barrow passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on the 27th November. Beloved wife of the late Norman, a much-loved sister of Carolyn and Julie, a treasured niece, aunt and stepmother, and a dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held at The Trevelyan Chapel, Barrow on Friday 12th December at 11:30am. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for Furness Refugee Support may be left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mrs Freda May Hetherington
Aged 85 YearsHETHERINGTON (Nee Brady) Freda May, fell asleep on Wednesday 26th November aged 85 surrounded by her loving family. Devoted and much-loved wife of Bill, precious mum of Janice and a proud gran of Jacob and Faye, a special mother-in-law of Craig, dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and a kind and loyal friend to many. A service will take place on Wednesday 10th December at 10am at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please and donations in Freda’s memory may be left after the service or via the Little and Caine website for The British Heart Foundation. Any enquiries to Little & Caine, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mr John Higgin
Aged 89 Years
HIGGIN - John passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on 1st December in the care of St Cuthberts Nursing Home aged 89 . Beloved husband of the late Jean. Dearest dad of Julie, Sandra and Janice. Proud grandad, great grandad and a dear father-in-law. A service will be held on Thursday 18th December at 1pm at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Dementia UK can be left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mrs Olive Hillman
Aged 87 YearsPassed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on 20th November, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, adored mum of Steven, Susan, Andrew and Alison, devoted mother-in-law of Paula, Charmaine, Graeme and the late Paul. Treasured nanna to Rosie, Leah, Josh, Jordan, Lewis, Mia, Sophie and Frankie and Great Grandmother to Toby and Poppy. Loving sister to Pat and Bryan and a very good friend to many. Family and friends please meet at Barrow Crematorium on Monday 8th December at 12pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired for Cancer Research UK and Asthma UK may be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564
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Mrs Audrey Joan Kavanagh
Aged 91 Years
KAVANAGH, Audrey Joan Aged 91 of Green Haume, Dalton passed away peacefully at Parkview Gardens Residential Care Home, Barrow on the 13th December. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, a much-loved mum of Christine and the late Brian, a devoted nana to Andrea, Darren, Stephanie and Michael, great nana, and a dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow on Friday 9th January at 11:00am. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for Parkview Gardens Amenities Fund and Dementia UK may be left at the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564
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Mrs Irene Winifred Liversedge
Aged 90 Years
LIVERSEDGE, Irene (new Eckersley) passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on 30th November 2025 aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Colin, loving mum of Anne and Kathryn, Mother-in-Law of Mark and Paul. Treasured grandma of Charlie and Scott and a special friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Friends and Family to be meet for a service at St Cuthbert’s Church Aldingham on Monday 22nd December at 11.30am prior to cremation at Thorncliffe and a celebration of life at the Dunes Hotel. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired for St Mary’s Hospice may be sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine Dalton, 48 Ulverston Road, TEL: 01229462564
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Mrs Margaret Manvell
Aged 97 Years
Margaret McCall Manvell passed away peacefully in the care of Aldingham Nursing Home on 13th November aged 97. Loved and cherished by her family - Douglas, Henriette, Anna and Asker - as well as by friends and members of Trinity Church. Funeral service to be held at Abbey Road Baptist Church on Thursday 27th November at 11am. Donations if so desired to Trinity Church can be left after the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.
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Mrs Irene Mary Martin
Aged 95 YearsMARTIN, Irene Mary (nee Mullan) Aged 95 of Barrow and Ulverston passed away peacefully on the 5th December. A loving wife of the late Jack, mother to Peter, Beverley, Steven and Andrew, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, and a dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Irene’s life will be held at St Mary’s Church, Dalton on Wednesday 17th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for St Mary’s Church may be left at the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564
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Mr Frank Samuel Matthews
Aged 91 Years
MATTHEWS, Frank Samuel Aged 91 of Bardsea passed away peacefully at Swarthdale Nursing Home, Ulverston on the 26th November. A much-loved husband of the late Myfanwy, a loving dad to Stephen and Paul, a devoted grandad to Emma, and a dear friend to many. A memorial service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Bardsea on Friday 19th December at 11:00am. Family flowers only and donations for Cancer Research UK may be left at the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 20 The Ellers, Ulverston. Tel: 01229 586970
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Mr Geoffrey May
Aged 76 Years
MAY, Geoff aged 76 years of Kestrel Drive, Dalton. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Geoff on 30th November after a illness bourne courage and dignity. Honoring his request, no formal service will be held. Geoff hoped that those who knew him would remember him with warmth, laughter and the moments that made him special to his loving family and many friends. All enquiries to Little and Caine Dalton, 48 Ulverston Road TEL: 01229462564
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Mrs Eileen Elsie McAlinden
Aged 77 Years
McAlinden Eileen aged 77 years formerly of Kendall Croft, Barrow, died peacefully on 6th December at Cartmel Grange Nursing Home. Dearly loved Mam of Tracey, Ian and Stephen and wonderful Nanna to her 7 grandchildren. Friends please meet for a service on Friday 2ndJanuary at 12 noon at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Barrow Women’s Community Matters can be sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mrs Ann McAloone
Aged 80 Years
McAloone Ann, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on 12th December 2025, aged 80 years. Beloved mam of Robert and Claire, Sabria and Mark and the late Derek and Candice. Treasured sister of Edna, loving nannie, great nanna, auntie and a dear best friend of Anita, Ann will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Friends please meet for a service at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street, Barrow on Monday 29th December at 12noon prior to a private family Burial in Barrow Cemetery. Bright colours may be worn, family flowers only please and donations if desired for Barrow Island Junior Football may be left at the service or via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.
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Mr Eric McCabe
Aged 76 Years
McCabe Eric passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on 27th November, aged 76 with his loving family by his side. As per Eric’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, TEL: 01229820747
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Mr Mike McKenny
Aged 84 Years
McKenny Mike aged 84 of Hartley Street, Ulverston passed away on 7th November peacefully at Furness General Hospital. Dear son of the late John & Lena, brother of Jim. A service and Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 27th November at 1.30pm at St Mary’s RC Church, Ulverston, prior to Burial. Family flowers only please and donations for Church Funds can be left at the service or sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 20 The Ellers, Ulverston. Tel: 01229 586970
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Mr Alister Morrison
Aged 90 Years
Alister Morrison (also known as Sandy) aged 90 years, of Highlands Avenue, Barrow, died peacfully at Furness General Hospital with Anne by his side on Friday 28th November.
Late of Stornoway, The Isle of Lewis.
Beloved partner of the late Sheila Atkinson. Loved brother of the late Edna and a good friend to many - in particular, his special neighbours, John, Carolyn and Jack.
Family and friends please meet at St Paul’s Church, Abbey Road, Barrow on Tuesday 9th December at 1.30pm for a funeral service prior to burial in Barrow Cemetery. No flowers by request please, but donations if so desired to St Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston may be left at the service or sent via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 01229 462564
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Mrs June Brenda Nairn
Aged 93 YearsNAIRN June Brenda aged 93, died peacefully at Furness General Hospital. Dearly loved wife of 55 years to the late Archie, greatly loved mother of Ian, Craig and Debra. Loving mother-in-law to Chris, loving friend to Craig’s partner Lynne and Debra’s partner Martin. Loving aunt, nana, great nana and dear friend and neighbour to many. Will be dearly missed by all. Friends please meet for a service in Thorncliffe Crematorium at 1pm on Tuesday 16th December. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu if so desired for Northwest Air Ambulance may be left after the service or sent c/o Little and Caine. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, TEL:01229820747
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Mr Terrence 'Terry' Olliver
Aged 82 Years
OLLIVER, Terrence (Terry) Aged 82 of Barrow passed away peacefully at home on the 29th November. A loving dad to Terry, Ian and Belinda, and a dear friend to many. A graveside service and burial to celebrate Terry’s life will be held at Barrow Cemetery on Thursday 11th December at 10:45am. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for Marie Curie may be left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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