Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, on Saturday, 11^th January, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Patricia (formerly of Croft Avenue, Penrith), much loved cousin and friend to many and a valued member of Penrith Arts Club. Aged 91 years. Requiem Mass at St Catherine's Church, Penrith, on Thursday, 23^rd January, at 12 noon, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations to the Great North Air Ambulance Service may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. Tel. 01768 891189

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Wednesday, 8^th January, Marjorie of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Frank, a dearly loved mum, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma and long term close friend of the late Bryan Sugden. Aged 97 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 22^nd January at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for HC-1 Cold Springs Comfort Fund may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 9^th January, Janet of Penrith, formerly of Great Strickland and London. Aged 80 years. A much loved mum, granny and great-granny who will be sadly missed by all those she touched. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 21^st January at 3.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for the Salvation Army of which Janet was a dedicated contributor of handmade crafts to aid their cause may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Saturday 4^th January, Barbara of Newbiggin, beloved wife of David, loving mum of David and Jill, treasured grandmother of Dale, Danielle, Dominique, Roxanne and Frankie, cherished great grandmother of Freddie. Aged 72 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday 21^st January at 12:20 pm.  Family Flowers only.  Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors Tel: 01768 891189

Peacefully, at Heron Hill Care Home, Kendal, on Monday, 30^th December, John (Jimmy) of Shap, Penrith, a much loved husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Monday, 20^th January at 12.30 pm. family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Shap Bowling Club may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Suddenly, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 4^th January, Margery of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mum of Jackie, Trevor and Tracey, cherished nana and great nana. Aged 77 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 17^th January at 11:00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations, which will be divided between the British heart Foundation and Dementia UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR