Funeral Notices
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Mrs Hilda Marian Allonby
Aged 90 YearsALLONBY Hilda Marian – Aged 90 years of Park Road, Swarthmoor, passed away peacefully in the care of St. Mary’s Hospice on 9th March 2025. Beloved wife of the late Les, mum of Peter and Vincent, mother-in-law of Geraldine and Helen, nana of Danielle, Hugh and Reuben and great-nana to Felicity and Harrison.
Friends please meet for a service on Monday 24th March at 12.45pm at Ulverston Parish Church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, for St. Mary’s Hospice can be sent via Little and Caine website. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 20 The Ellers, Ulverston. Tel: 01229 586970.
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Mrs Lesley Anderson
Aged 78 Years
ANDERSON Lesley, passed away peacefully without pain and with her family at her side, on 26th of February 2025 aged 78 years. Devoted wife to the late Stuart Anderson, loving mother of Robert and Peter and adored grandmother to Rory, Daisy, Aoife and Méabh. Friends, please meet for service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Friday 28th of March at 2.30pm. Family Flowers only. All donations if so desired for St. Mary’s Hospice may be sent via Little and Caine website or left at the service. Enquiries to Little and Caine, 10 Dalkeith Street, Barrow-in-Furness, tel: 01229 820747.
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Mr Ian Carter
Aged 80 Years
CARTER Ian aged 80 years of Leece Lane, Barrow, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on 28th February. Dearly loved and loving husband of Carol. Much loved dad of Debbie, Karen and Darren, dear father-in-law to Tam, Ibrahim and Sharon. The most wonderful grandad to Kimberley, Delaney, Brodie, Hassan, Jake, Layla and Remmie and special great grandad to Ellis, Jude, Romey, Rainey Blu and Rumor Carter. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will take place on Thursday 13th March at 10.30am at Thorncliffe Crematorium. 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, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel :01229 820747.
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Mrs Pamela Mary Charnley
Aged 86 Years
Pamela (Pam) Charnley, Passed away peacefully at FGH on 14th March, aged 86, with her daughters by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, treasured mum of Estelle and Janice much loved sister of Mavis and Sandra, beloved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, aunty, sister-in law and great friend to many. A service to celebrate her life will be held at the Trevelyan Chapel on Friday 28th March at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation and St Marys Hospice via Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.
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Mrs Joyce Edith Christie
Aged 83 Years
CHRISTIE, Joyce Edith Aged 83 of Barrow passed away peacefully at Ostley House on the 24th February with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of Tony, loving mam of Alan and Tina, dear mother-in-law of Simon and the late Donna, treasured nana of Jennifer, Sally and Andrew, and a dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at Thorncliffe Chapel, Barrow on Thursday 13th March at 11:30am followed by a private burial. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for Vision Support-Barrow and District (Ostley House Amenities Fund) 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 Cecilia Mary Connolly
Aged 73 Years
Connolly Cecilia (nee Mills) passed away peacefully in St Mary’s Hospice on 27th February. Much loved sister of Stephen, Pam, Rod, Amy and Peter. A dear aunt of Karl, Ella, Greg, Jess, Dave, Jo, Dominic and Stephanie and a friend to many. Friends please meet for a service at the Ellers Chapel on Friday 14th March at 11.30am. By request of the family please dress comfortably, family flowers only please and donations if so desired to be shared between St Mary’s Hospice and Cancer Research UK may be left at the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 20 The Ellers, Ulverston. Tel: 01229 586970.
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Mr Peter Crosthwaite
Aged 85 Years
CROSTHWAITE Peter – Passed away at home on 16th February 2025 aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Ruth, much loved dad of Helen, loving grandad of James and Ashleigh and a good friend to many. Friends please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Monday 10th March at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired for British Heart Foundation may 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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Mr Patrick 'Pat' John Donohue
Aged 58 Years
DONOHUE, Pat aged 58 years of Rakesmoor Lane, Barrow and formerly of Chapel Field, North Scale, passed away peacefully on the 15th March with his family by his side in the loving care of ward 6 FGH after an illness bourne with great courage and dignity. A service and celebration of Pat’s life will take place on Friday 28th March at 12.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Walney. Family flowers only please and donations in lieu of flowers for Bay Hospitals Charity Ward 6 and Oncology Unit can 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 Brian Michael Evans
Aged 57 Years
EVANS Brian aged 57 years of The Old Town Hall, Dalton passed away on 11th March at Preston Royal Hospital. Dear husband of Anita, much loved dad of Colette, much loved pop's of Ebonie and a much loved friend to many. A service will take place on Tuesday 1st April at Thorncliffe Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations made in memory of Brian will go towards helping with funeral costs and can be sent 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 Anthony 'Tony' Fell
Aged 81 Years
FELL – Anthony ‘Tony’ (Retired Bank Manager) Passed away peacefully on 17th February 2025 aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Marilyn, much loved dad of David, Stephen and Stephen’s partner Dee and treasured grandad of Olivia and Alexis. A dear brother of Daphne and Peter and a friend to many. Friends please meet for a service of thanksgiving at St Mary’s Parish Church, Ulverston on Thursday 6th March at 12.30pm. Please send any donation to be shared between Rotary Club Charity and Church via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 20 The Ellers Ulverston. Tel 01229 586970.
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Mr Daniel Gilfoyle
Aged 94 Years
GILFOYLE Daniel (Danny) Passed away peacefully on Saturday 8th March aged 94 years. Treasured husband of the late Olive, a much loved dad of Daniel, Eileen and David. A proud grandad (papa) of Lucinda and Ned and great-grandfather of Annabelle and Leo. A dear brother, father-in-law, uncle and friend to many. A Requiem Mass will be held at 11am on Wednesday 26th March at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Ulverston, prior to a 12.15pm committal service at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Society may be left after the service or via Little and Caine website. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 20 The Ellers, Ulverston. Tel: 01229 586970
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Mrs Carrol Rose Alice Hill
Aged 91 Years
HILL, Carrol Aged 91 of Barrow passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on the 9th March with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Harry, a loving mum, grandma, great grandma, and a dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Carrol’s life will be held at St Mark’s Church, Barrow on Monday 31st March at 12:15pm. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for St Mary’s Hospice and Bay Hospitals Charity (Palliative Community Fund) may be left at the service or sent 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 Mary Agnes Huddleston
Aged 102 Years
HUDDLESTON Mary, Aged 102, passed away peacefully at home. Beloved wife of the late Roddy. Much loved mam of Stevan and the late Gary and a dear mother-in-law of Wendy and Denise. A very much loved nan of John, Nina, Wesley, Jadine, Amy and Rebecca. Friends please meet for a service at Aldingham Church on Monday 3rd March at 12.45pm. Family flowers only but donations, if so desired, to St. Mary’s Hospice may be sent via the Little and Caine website. Any enquiries to Little and Caine, 20 The Ellers, Ulverston. Tel: 01229 586970.
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Mrs Doreen Sylvia McFarlane
Aged 87 Years
MCFARLANE Doreen Sylvia, Aged 87 years, passed away peacefully in Abbey Meadow Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Ron and much loved mam of Stephen, Kay, Keith and Gary.
Family and friends please meet for a service on Monday 10th March 2025 at 1pm at the Trevelyan Chapel, Dalkeith Street. Family flowers only please but donations, if so desired, to St. Mary’s Hospice 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 George Motteram
Aged 99 Years
MOTTERAM George, passed away peacefully in Ostley House on 18th February 2025 aged 99 years. Beloved husband of the late Vera. Much loved dad of Philip and Steven and father-in-law of Cheryl and Heather. Treasured grandad, great-grandad and a friend to many. Friends please meet for a service at the Trevelyan Chapel on Wednesday 5th March at 11.30am. No flowers by request, donations if so desired for Vision Support Barrow and District may be sent 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 Brenda Patterson
Aged 82 Years
PATTERSON Brenda (nee Millard) Passed away peacefully in Abbey View at Furness General Hospital on 20th February 2025 aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Ray, much loved mam of Angela and the late Keith. Treasured grandma of Jemma, Charlotte and Jack and great-grandma of Albie. A dear mother-in-law, sister, auntie and a friend to many. Friends please meet for a service at the Trevelyan Chapel on Thursday 6th March at 11.30am. No flowers by request, donations if so desired for St Mary’s Hospice may be sent 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 George Anthony 'Tony' Peel
Aged 82 Years
PEEL George Anthony (Tony) Passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on 17th March aged 82 years. Devoted husband of Nadya, dad of Laurence, father-in-law of Alison, grandad to Dillon and Molly and a good neighbour and friend to many. Tony was previously the proprietor of James Atkinsons Bookshop in Ulverston. A funeral service will be held at Ulverston Parish Church at 12pm on Tuesday 1st April, followed by a committal at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to St Mary’s Hospice can 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 Thomas Wilfred Pullin
Aged 74 Years
PULLIN Thomas Wilfred ‘Tom’ Aged 74 of Rosse Field, Barrow, passed away on 15th March at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Anne, dearly loved dad of Jeanette and Andy, beloved father-in-law of Ron and Helen, adored gan gan of Abi, Sadie and Ryan, dear uncle and friend. Friends please meet for a service on Friday 4th April at 1.45pm at Thorncliffe Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, for British Heart Foundation and Dementia UK 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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Mr Richard John Rigge
Aged 85 Years
RIGGE, Richard John Aged 85 of Thwaites passed away peacefully on the 18th February with his loving family by his side. Loving husband of Anne, a cherished dad of Robert and Stuart, a devoted grandad to Dan, Hayden, Olivia and Oscar, a special father-in-law to Diane and Sheila, a treasured brother to Rosemary, and a dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium, Barrow on Friday 7th March at 11:30am. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for North West Air Ambulance and The Millom Hospital League of Friends 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 Maureen Roberts
Aged 77 Years
ROBERTS Maureen (nee Proctor) Passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital, surrounded by her family on 20th March, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Graham. Loving mum of Rick and Michelle, much loved mother-in-law, nanna, sister, auntie and a good friend to many. Please feel free to dress informal. Friends please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Thursday 3rd April at 12.15pm. No flowers by request. Donations if so desired for St Mary’s Hospice may be sent via the Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton LA15 8EF. Tel: 01229 462564.
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Mrs Davina Ann Rushton
Aged 69 Years
RUSHTON, Davina Ann (nee Crone) Aged 69 of Haverigg (formerly of Barrow) passed away peacefully at home on the 20th February with her loving family by her side. A loving partner of Richard, a cherished mum to Jenny, Stef and Liz, a devoted grandma to Niamh and Summer, and a dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Davina’s life will be held at The Trevelyan Chapel, Barrow on Friday 7th March at 2:30pm. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for St Mary’s Hospice 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 Frances Sear
Aged 84 YearsSEAR Frances (Nee McKeever) Formerly of Cliffe Lane, Barrow passed away peacefully in Aldingham St. Cuthbert’s Nursing Home on 27th February, 2025 age 84. Beloved wife of the late Gordon and dearly loved mum of Sue and the late Mark. Cherished grandma to Megan, Aaron and Joseph. Frances will be sorely missed by sisters Maureen and Kathleen. Predeceased by sister Hilda. She was a loving auntie and friend to many. Friends please meet for a service and requiem mass on Monday 10th March at 10:45am at St Columba’s Church. In lieu of flowers, donations if so desired, can be made to St. Mary’s Hospice 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 Simon Timothy Smith
SMITH, Simon Timothy (Tim) Aged 65 of Barrow passed away peacefully at home on the 14th March. A much-loved brother to Susan and the late Michael, a beloved father to Leanne, Kimberley and Kirsty, a proud grandad, and a dear friend to many. A private funeral service will be held for Simon. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for the British Heart Foundation may be donated 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 Keith Smurthwaite
SMURTHWAITE Keith (Smudge) Aged 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in the care of Heron Hill Care Home on 7th March after a long illness bravely fought. Beloved dad of Kirby and Corrie, son of Ken and the late Jean, brother to Paul and Carol, uncle and treasured friend to many. A funeral service and committal to be held at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Tuesday 25th March at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Alzheimer’s Society. At Keiths request, formal attire need not be worn. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 48 Ulverston Road, Dalton. Tel: 462564.
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Mr John Alan Spencer
Aged 90 Years
SPENCER Alan (AJ) Passed away in the care of Furness General Hospital on 22nd February 2025 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia for 70 years. Much loved dad of Ian, Diane, Julie and Gary. A dear father-in-law, treasured grandad and a friend to many. Friends please meet for a service at the Ellers Chapel on Monday 10th March at 11.30am. No flowers by request. Donations if so desired to be shared between St Mary’s Hospice and British Heart Foundation may 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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Mr David Thompson
Aged 73 Years
THOMPSON David (Dave Booie) Passed away on 18th January 2025 at Royal Preston Hospital aged 73. A much loved brother and best friend of the late Mike, uncle of Nicky and a friend to many. Friends please meet for a service at the Trevelyan Chapel at 1pm on Friday 14th March. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired for St Mary’s Hospice may be sent via the Little and Caine website or left after the service. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747
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Mrs Pauline Walker
Aged 86 Years
WALKER Pauline (nee Helm) Passed away peacefully in Furness General Hospital on 5th March aged 86. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loving mam of Claire, Lee and Kay and mother-in-law of Graham, Janette and Craig. Treasured grandma of Jennifer, Kelly, Hannah, Nicole, Ellie, Tasha and Zack and great grandma of Amelia.
Friends please meet for a service at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Friday 21stMarch at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, for Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow Deaf Centre) may 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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Mr Isaac James Walker
Aged 94 Years
WALKER, Isaac James (Jim) Aged 94 of Spark Bridge passed away peacefully at home on the 12th March. A much-loved husband of the late Hetty, a loving father to Nev and Helen, a dear father-in-law to Keren and John, a cherished and proud grandad and great grandad, and a dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Colton on Wednesday 26th March at 12 noon followed by burial. Family flowers only and donations if so desired for St Mary’s Hospice may be left at the service or 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 Rita West
Aged 91 Years
WEST Rita (Nee Whittaker) passed away peacefully on Friday 14th March aged 91. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan, loving and treasured mam of Suanne, mother-in-law to Ronnie and devoted Nanna to Frazer and Libby. A friend to many. A service to celebrate Rita's life will take place at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Thursday 27th March at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to St Mary's Hospice may be left after the service or c/o Little and Caine website. All enquiries to Little and Caine, 1-3 Dalkeith Street, Barrow. Tel: 01229 820747.
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