Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Stobars Hall Residential Home, Kirkby Stephen, on Friday, 26^th September, Ann (formerly of Middleton-in-Lonsdale) a much loved sister, auntie and great auntie. Aged 86 Years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 13^th October at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ann which will be divided between Alzheimer’s Research UK and Breast Cancer Now may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital, on Friday, 19^th September, John of Penrith, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 72 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 10^th October at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of John for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, after a short illness, on Monday, 22^nd September, Ken of Temple Sowerby, Penrith, beloved husband of Norma, much loved father of Jules and Jane, special father-in-law of Paul and Bruce and cherished papa of Alex and Tilly. Aged 87 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 9^th October at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Ken for The Woodland Trust may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 20^th September, Hilary of Castle Drive, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mum of Patricia, Robert and Nicola, a sadly missed nana, great-nana, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 86 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 8^th October at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Hilary for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, after a long illness, bravely borne, on Tuesday, 23^rd September, Margaret Mary of Carleton Heights, Penrith (formerly of Road Head Farm, Winskill) dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mam of Steven and Andrew, mother-in-law of Julie and sister of the late John. Aged 85 years. Service at Stainton Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, 7^th October at 11.00 am followed by interment at St. Michael's Churchyard, Addingham. Family flowers only, if desired donations in memory of Margaret for Motor Neurons Disease Association may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford on Thursday, 11^th September, Kathleen of Aylesbury (formerly of Cliburn) beloved wife of Peter, daughter of the late Jim and Maggie, a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and cousin who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 69 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 6^th October at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Kathleen for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.