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As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased’s death notice page.
Here are the most recent notices placed in the News And Star:
John Briggs
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 21st July aged 82 years. Born at West End Farm Kirkbampton, he moved to Cornhill Farm and made his family home at Warathwaite Head Farm Cotehill.
Read John Briggs’s full death notice
Elizabeth Frances Brown
Peacefully at Thomas Hope Hospital, Langholm, on Tuesday 8th July 2025, Liz, aged 84 years. Devoted wife of the late Dr.
Read Elizabeth Frances Brown’s full death notice
Jonathan ‘Tick’ Tickell
(Tick, Ex Royal Mail)Peacefully at home on Saturday 12th July 2025, after a long illness fought with courage and humour, Jon aged 66 years. Dearly loved and loving dad of Anne, Lesley and the late John, father-in-law of Rob, a cherished granda, a much loved brother of Paul, Anthony, Anne and Gerard, and uncle.
Read Jonathan ‘Tick’ Tickell’s full death notice
Raymond Baron
On 17th July, suddenly at his home, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Jeanette and David, dear father-in-law of John and the late Anne, an adored grandad, great-granda and great-great granda.
Read Raymond Baron’s full death notice
Geoffrey ‘Geoff’ Robert Lyons
Suddenly but peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Saturday 12th July 2025, with his loving family by his side, Geoff, aged 80 years. Much-loved husband of Margaret dearly loved dad of Kathleen and Sara, adored grandad of Danielle and Oliver, and cherished great-grandad of Macie.
Read Geoffrey ‘Geoff’ Robert Lyons’s full death notice
Thomas ‘Les’ Leslie Watters
Suddenly but Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Tuesday 15th July 2025, Les aged 76 years. Son of the late John and Olive, dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend.
Read Thomas ‘Les’ Leslie Watters’s full death notice
Thomas ‘Tom’ Bowman
Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary with his partner Anne by his side on Monday 21st July 2025, Tom, aged 75 years. Dearly loved brother of Kath, adored uncle of Andrew, Jo and her husband Chris, proud great-uncle of Allie and fondly known as ‘Uncle Buck’.
Read Thomas ‘Tom’ Bowman’s full death notice
Eleanor Stubberfield (née Jefferson)
On 16th July peacefully at Morton Cottage Residential Home. Eleanor aged 100 years.
Read Eleanor Stubberfield (née Jefferson)’s full death notice
Jean Wilkinson (née Cumming)
Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Wednesday 16th July 2025, Jean aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, dearly loved and loving mum of Carol, Nicola and Lesley, mother-in-law of Bill and a cherished nana and a proud great nana.
Read Jean Wilkinson (née Cumming)’s full death notice
Beattie Elliott (née Kirkpatrick)
Peacefully at Inglewood Care Home on Friday 18th July, Beattie aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan.
Read Beattie Elliott (née Kirkpatrick)’s full death notice
John Joseph Parkinson
Peacefully on Wednesday, 16th July 2025, John, aged 81 years. A devoted dad of Deborah, Karen, and Emma.
Read John Joseph Parkinson’s full death notice
Rev Robert Barker
B.A.
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Kathleen Mary Carswell
Our dear mother Kathleen Carswell, sadly passed away peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Tuesday 15th July 2025, aged 92 years. Cherished wife of the late Robert.
Read Kathleen Mary Carswell’s full death notice
Joan Watts
Peacefully, at home on Wednesday 16th July 2025, surrounded by her family, Joan, aged 68 years. Dearly loved mam of Katherine, Vicky &
Read Joan Watts’s full death notice
Antony ‘Tony’ Harold John Cornish
Suddenly on Tuesday, 15th July 2025, Tony, aged 87 years. Treasured husband of Elaine, and a cherished stepfather of Stuart, Chris, and Sue.
Read Antony ‘Tony’ Harold John Cornish’s full death notice
Alan James Lyall
Peacefully at Nether Place Care Home Keswick on Tuesday 15th July 2025, Alan aged 80 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Christine, dearly loved dad of the late Andrew.
Read Alan James Lyall’s full death notice
David ‘Honky’ Beck
At the Cumberland Infirmary on 16th July 2025 after a short illness. A dear husband of Pauline, much loved dad of Mary and Jenny, father in law to Gary and David and a treasured Grandad of Sam and Jemma.
Read David ‘Honky’ Beck’s full death notice
Sylvia Manda Fairbrother
Suddenly at home on Wednesday 2nd July 2025, Manda aged 69 years. Dearly loved partner of Mat, dear mother of Mike, nan of Jamie.
Read Sylvia Manda Fairbrother’s full death notice
Eileen Herring (née Hodgson )
On 19th July peacefully at Cumberland Infirmary, aged 75 years of Harraby. Much loved wife of Malcolm, dearest mum of Alan, Mark and Stuart, a devoted grandma and great-grandma also a loving sister of Margaret and Lillian.
Read Eileen Herring (née Hodgson )’s full death notice
Julie Johnston
Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Saturday 19th July 2025, Julie, aged 65 years. Cherished daughter of Kath and the late Russ, much loved mam of Claire, and dear mother-in-law of Rob.
Read Julie Johnston’s full death notice
Sacit Ege
Suddenly, but peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Thursday 17th July after a short illness, Sacit aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Audrey, dearly loved dad of Elizabeth and Victoria, father-in-law of Andrew, a proud grandad of Rosie, Harry and Joseph, and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.
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Sydney ‘Syd’ Wood
At the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle on Friday 11th July 2025, Syd aged 65 years of Gillbeck Park Maryport. Much loved husband of Mary and a loving dad of Lewis.
Read Sydney ‘Syd’ Wood’s full death notice
Frances ‘Frankie’ Sanderson
Peacefully at home on Sunday the 13th July 2025, Frankie, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, a dear mother of Hilary, Judith, Michael and Philip, a loving grandmother and great grandmother.Funeral service to be held at St James’s Church on Monday 4th August at 1:
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