Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 14^th January, William (Bill) of Lazonby, much loved husband of Dorothy, adored dad of Victoria and Matthew, grandad of Daniel and Martha, brother of the late James and John. Aged 84 Years. Service and Interment at St Nicholas Church, Lazonby, on Thursday, 6^th February at 11:00am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of William in aid of Penrith Mountain Rescue, 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 Friday, 24^th January, aged 72 years. John, of Brougham Castle Farm, Brougham, will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Private Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle on Sunday, 12^th January, Alan of Askham, Penrith, beloved husband of Laura, a dear brother, uncle and good friend to many. Aged 68 years. Service of celebration and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 31^st January at 12.30 pm. Please feel free to wear something blue. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Alan for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at his home, on Wednesday, 15^th January, John of Culgaith, dearly loved husband of Anne, much loved dad of Anthony, Judith and Robbie and treasured grandad and great-grandad. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 30^th January at 2 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of John which will be divided between Eden Animal Rescue and 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 Eden Manor Care Home, Carlisle, on Sunday, 12^th January, Elsie, dearly loved wife of the late Bert, much loved mam of Andrew and the late Janice, mum-in-law of Judith, nana of Thomas and Connor, auntie and dear friend to many. Aged 90 years. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Monday, 27^th January, at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Elsie, which will be divided between Alzheimer’s Society and Cancer Research UK, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Monday, 6^th January, Kevin (Kev) of Carlisle, much loved husband and soul mate of Suzanne, amazing and proud dad of Maisy and Freddy, a dearly loved son, brother, nephew, cousin, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 36 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 24^th January at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Kev for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.