Death notices
ELLIS. — Suddenly, at home, on 17th January, George Stuart, of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (formerly of Keswick), treasured father of Jessica, Brodie, Giles and Duncan, adored grandfather of five grandchildren, uncle and great-uncle. Aged 90 years. A service of thanksgiving to be held Friday, 17th February, at Cheltenham Crematorium. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to The John Muir Trust, c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 22, Church Road, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. (01242) 673300.
FERGUSON. — Joan (née Brocklebank). Peacefully passed away, at home, on Thursday, 26th January. No service by request, the family would like you join them at the Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick, on 19th February, 1pm-5pm.
HARRISON. — John. Clarewood, Lonsties. Passed away suddenly, on Friday, 20th January, great friend of Susan and uncle of John and Keith Harrison. Aged 93 years. The funeral service and interment will take place at St John’s Church, Keswick, on Thursday, 23rd February, at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), c/o F. & W. Green Funeral Directors Ltd, 19, Eskin Street, Keswick, CA12 4DQ. Or via the website at pdsa.org.uk
HOLME. — Glenda Mary. Died peacefully, on Tuesday, 31st January, 2023, at the Mary Hewetson Hospital, Keswick, much loved wife of Donald, beloved mum of Adrian and Paula, sister of Sandra, motherin-law of Gill and Peter and very proud grandma of Harry, George and Kate. The funeral service will take place at St John’s Church, Keswick, on Wednesday, 15th February, at 11am, followed by the interment at St John’s Church, Bassenthwaite (wearing black is not essential). Donations, if desired, made payable to The Friends of Mary Hewetson Hospital, c/o F. & W. Green Funeral Directors Ltd, 19, Eskin Street, Keswick, CA12 4DQ.
MUSTHER. — John. Orthodox Archpriest. Passed peacefully to his repose in Christ, on Saturday, 4th February, at home, in Keswick, with his wife, Jenny by his side, greatly beloved husband, brother, friend and priest. The Orthodox funeral service and interment will take place at Crosthwaite Parish Church, Keswick, on Tuesday, 28th February, at 12 noon. Family flowers only. If desired, donations to Parkinson’s UK, c/o F. & W. Green Funeral Directors Ltd,19, Eskin Street, Keswick, CA12 4DQ.
Acknowledgements
McTEAR. — Judith Mary. Anna, John, Andrew and family would like to thank all family and friends for their support, cards, flowers and donations received on the sad loss of their beloved mam, Judith. A special thank you the bearers for their huge support on the day, the Reverend Stephen Banks for officiating such a lovely service, Vandella for the gorgeous flowers, and to Gwen Atkinson for the beautiful buffet provided. Finally, a special thank you to Eden Valley Hospice for the wonderful care given to mam and ourselves, and to Peter Watson at Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors, for the dedication and love shown to all the family at this sad time.
