Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, 16^th December, John of Penrith (formerly of Keswick) soulmate of Avril, much loved dad of Victoria, father-in-law of Steven, granda of Jade, Isabella, Alexander and Albert, great-granda of Alexis, Taylor, Krystal and Kaiden, brother of Mary and uncle of Stephen. Aged 79 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 8^th January at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of John which will be divided between District Nurses Amenity Fund and Bowel Cancer UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Saturday, 13^th December, Mary of Penrith, formerly of Greystoke, beloved wife of the late Philip, a much loved aunty and dear friend to many. Aged 94 years. Service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Greystoke on Wednesday, 7^th January at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired donations in memory of Mary for St. Andrew's Church, Greystoke may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Wednesday, 10^th December, Anne of Hackthorpe Penrith, much loved mum of Sara, Julie and the late Gareth, loving granny of Bethany, George, Rebecca and Toby, great-granny of Jake and mother-in-law of Dave, Colin and Deana. Aged 86 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Monday, 5^th January at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only. If desired, donations in memory of Anne which will be divided between Breast Cancer UK and 4Eden may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

After an illness bravely borne, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Saturday, 13^th December, Edith of Huntley Court, Penrith (formerly of Clifton Dykes) beloved wife of the late Maurice, loving mam and mother-in-law of Pat, David, Linda and Andrew, wonderful gran of Tracy, Nicola and Ben, big gran of Kane, Josie, Joel, Harris, Neve and Ally. Aged 93 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 2^nd January at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Edith 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 Riverside Care Home, Maryport, on Monday, 15^th December, Geoffrey (Geoff) formerly of Southwaite Carlisle, beloved husband of the late Cath, much loved dad of Andrew, Keith, Peter and Janet and a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Aged 93 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 30^th December at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Geoff for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, after a short illness, bravely borne, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 10^th December, Joanne (Jo) of Stainton, Penrith, beloved wife of John and much loved daughter of Michael. Aged 53 years. Jo will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 23^rd December at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired donations in memory of Jo for The Fire Fighters Charity may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR