Recent Obituaries

Christine Mary Teresa: Peacefully, at Ruby Lodge Care Home, Thirsk, on Wednesday, 11^th February. Aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Nicholas, Rachael, Rebecca and Michele, proud grandmother of her 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Lakes and St. Charles RC Church, Keswick, on Friday, 27th February at 2.00 pm followed by interment at St. James' Churchyard, Uldale. All friends welcome. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189

Professor Michael Alan: Peacefully, in his sleep in the Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 10^th February. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Catherine’s RC Church, Penrith at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, 24^th February followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Michael for Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday 8^th February, Bernard of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Kirsty and Eleanor, loving grandad of Nikole, Ryan, Joey and Reuben and great-grandad of Noah. Aged 72 years. Thank you for all the support and kind words received. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 25^th February at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Bernard for Penrith Hospital League of Friends (District Nurses) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Riverwell Beck Nursing Home, Carlisle on Sunday, 1^st February, Doreen Teresa of Penrith, beloved wife of the late George, dear mum of Gayle, Bridget and Giles, mother-in-law of Barry, Stuart and Caroline, very proud nana of Caven, Antonia, Arabella, Cole, Leonie, Amelia and Evie and a loving sister and sister-in-law. Aged 92 years. Service at St. Catherine's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 18^th February at 12.00 noon followed by interment in Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Doreen which will be divided between Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK  and the R.N.L.I. may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, passed away at Netherplace Nursing Home, Keswick on Sunday 1^st February, Rita of Penrith, wife of the late Jim, beloved mother of Debbie and Stephen, grandmother of Abbey and Jack and great grandmother of Nellie. Aged 88 Years. Requiem Mass at St Catherines Church, Penrith on Tuesday 17^th February at 12 noon followed by internment at Penrith Cemetery. Flowers welcome or if desired donations in memory of Rita for The Alzheimer’s Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funerals Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday 26^th January, Michael of Penrith (formerly of Peatgates Farm, Bolton, Appleby) loving father of Matthew, Phillip and Rachel, grandad of Emily, Joseph, Sophie and Ben, father-in-law, brother, uncle and friend to many. Aged 75 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday 16^th February at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Michael for Diabetes UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.