Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, on Sunday, 5^th July, Kathleen (Kath) of Penruddock, Penrith, loving wife of Raymond, a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 15^th July at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Kath for Penruddock Village Hall may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her loving family, on Friday 26th June, Christine of Tirril, Penrith. Beloved Wife of George, cherished Mum of Charlotte, Jake, Matthew and Joshua, much loved Sister of Michael, Auntie, and a friend to many, aged 60 years. A Service of love and celebration will be held at 10.30am, on Thursday 9th July, at St Michaels Church, Barton, followed by a private committal. Please wear something orange or green in memory of Christine. Donations, if so desired, for Cancer Research UK and Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Suddenly, at home, on Sunday, 17^th May, Allan of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Margaret, treasured father of Janet, Katherine and Angela, father-in-law of John, Iain and the late Philip, loving grandfather of Hannah, Amy, Konnor, Harrison, Rose, Archie and Leah and great-grandfather of Maisie, John and one on the way and loyal friend to many who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 84 years. Service at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 17^th June at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Allan for Dementia UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday 24^th May, Margaret of Croft Place, Temple Sowerby. Aged 82 Years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Vanessa and Mike, Andrew and Claire, much loved grandmother of Charlie, Alfie and Hettie, Harvey, Ethan and Bryn, dear sister of Irene and Robert and sister-in-law of John and Christina. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday 12^th June at 12.30 pm. Family Flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Margaret for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 29^th May, Thomas Bewsher of Penrith. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Deborah and James, a cherished granda, great-granda, father-in-law, brother, uncle, and friend, aged 77 years. A private Service will be held for Thomas.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice on Tuesday, 26^th May, Alan of Hardendale, Shap, a much loved friend and neighbour who will be sadly missed. Aged 77 years. Service at St. Michael's Church, Shap on Monday, 8^th June at 11.00 am followed by interment at Shap Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Alan for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.