HERE are the heartfelt tributes left to people who have passed away that have featured in this week’s death announcements in the News and Star.

A family will publish the obituary as a way to say a few things about the death of their loved one.

As they are shared publicly, they provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community.

Gladys HAUGHIN

HAUGHIN Gladys (Nee Hilton) Sadly passed away on Thursday 18th April 2024, aged 94 years. Loving wife of the late Eric, much loved mam, nanna and great grandma. Enquiries to John Sandelands Funeral Directors Tel 01900 602753.

Frances Rose MAUGHAN

MAUGHAN Frances Rose (Rose) (Nee Forster) Died peacefully at home on Monday 15th April 2024 aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Caroline, Anne and Susan, much loved mother-in-law of Herbert, Robert and Ian, adored granny of Matthew, William, Stephen, Johnny and James and cherished great granny of Rose, Charlie, Alec and Toby. Dear sister of Joe, Anne and the late Eleanor and Evelyn. A private funeral will take place. All enquiries to Ian Blair Undertaker 016977 41741

Ian Marton STORR

STORR Ian Marton Sadly on Saturday 13th April 2024. Ian, aged 60 years, much loved son of the late Fred and Mary, loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday 30th April at 11:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ian will be given to Every Life Matters. Enquiries to J Hill and Sons Undertakers, Station Road, Wigton. 016973 42635

John SWAINSON

SWAINSON John On Wednesday 10th April, peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary surrounded by his family John, aged 86 years of How End Farm Thursby. A very much loved husband of Margaret, a dear dad of Andrea, Dianne and John Craig an adored Granda and a loving father in law, great granda, brother, uncle and good friend to many. John's funeral service will take place at St. Andrews Church Thursby on Friday 26th April at 11.00am. No flowers please, but donations to The Great North Air Ambulance can be made at the service or online at www.georgehudsonandsons.co.uk

William DOWDEN

DOWDEN William Peacefully at Silloth Nursing home on Thursday 11th April 2024, Bill aged 79 years. A loving husband, dad, grandad, great grandad, brother and uncle. A private Cremation at Bill's request. Donations in memory of Bill for Silloth Nursing home Amenities fund may be sent to: D Studholme funeral Director Reeds Lane Wigton.

Martyn WRIGHTSON

WRIGHTSON Martyn Peter McKay It is with the saddest heart that we announce that Martyn passed away in the arms of his loving and devoted wife peacefully at Eden Valley Hospice on Tuesday the 9th April 2024, Martyn, aged 69 years, adored and adoring husband of Barbara, loving and proud dad of Lucy, Emily and Matthew, respected father-in-law of Anthony and David, much loved pops to be, brother, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 22nd April at 11:40 am. Family flowers only , donations in lieu, if desired to Eden Valley Hospice. Donations and tributes can also be made online at https://martynwrightson.muchloved.com/ By request, please wear a touch of pink. All enquiries to Final Journey Funerals Tel. 01228 595060 He will be forever missed.

Ray MILLER

MILLER Ray (former Police Officer) On 14th April at Eden Valley Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, Aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Michelle, much loved father of Lyndsey and Stephen, dear grandfather of Roxanne, Jenson and Leo and sadly missed by his brother Edward. Funeral Service at St. Andrew's Church Penrith on Friday 3rd May at 1pm followed by private cremation. No family flowers by request donations if desired to Eden Valley Hospice c/o Graeme Kennedy Funeral Director 87 Blackwell Road Carlisle. Tel. 01228 515191.

Thomas William STORY

STORY Thomas William Of all the special gifts in life however great or small to have you as our uncle was the greatest gift of all. Raymond, Ann, Christine and Carol

Donald Wilson KENNY

KENNY Donald Wilson Joyce and family would like to express heartfelt thanks to all relatives, neighbours and friends for their kind words, cards, flowers and gifts during their recent sad time. Thank you to Vikki Pounder for conducting a lovely service. Mary at Basket and Bunches for the lovely flowers and the Stocksman for the refreshments. Special thanks and gratitude to Jonny at Hills Funeral Directors for the loving care and support shown to us all at this very sad time. A total of £921.72 was raised and divided between British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK.

Emily Doreen SISSON

SISSON Emily Doreen Peacefully on 15th April 2024 in Brampton Community Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Annette, Alison and Grant, treasured mother-in-law of Stephen and Karen, dearest grandma to Graeme, Neil, Craig, Emma, Rebecca and Mark also a special great grandma. Funeral service will be held in St Mary's Church, Hethersgill at 12noon on Saturday 20th April. Family flowers only but donations if desired to St Mary's Church, Hethersgill and the League of Friends of Brampton War Memorial Hospital. All enquiries to Ian Blair Undertaker 016977 41741

Elaine JACKSON

JACKSON Elaine Peacefully on Monday 15th April 2024 Elaine aged 83 Years, a loving wife of the late Tom, mother of Andrew, Nick and the late Peter and a beloved grandmother. Funeral service to take place at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 29th April at 11:00am. All enquiries to George Hudson & Sons Tel:01228521913

Elizabeth BOYDELL

BOYDELL Elizabeth (nee Taylor) Peacefully at the Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Monday 15th April 2024 Elizabeth (Liz) aged 94 years, of Curlew Cottage, Caldbeck. Wife of the late Harry, loving Mother, Granny and Gangan. Funeral service to be held at St. Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck on Monday 29th April at 11:30am, followed by private interment in the Church yard. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Liz for the Eden Valley Hospice, may be left at the service or sent c/o J Hill and Sons Undertakers, Station Road, Wigton 016973 42635