Recent Obituaries

Sadly, at Lanercost House, Carlisle, surrounded by her family on Saturday, 23^rd November, Pat, formerly of Brunswick Square, wife of the late Freddie, dearly loved mam of Keith, Karen and Michelle, nana, great-nana and friend. Aged 81 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Tuesday 10^th December at 11:30 am followed by Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations in memory of Pat will be divided between Eden Valley Hospice and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on, Wednesday, 20^th November, Kitty of South Lodge, wife of Brian and mother of Patrick, Nick and Stewart.  Aged 92 years. Graveside Service at St John’s Church, Bassenthwaite on Monday, 9^th December at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for the purchase of a defibrillator, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 23rd November, Ethel of Plumpton, Penrith, beloved wife of the late William (Bill), much loved mam, mother-in-law, gran-mam and bimbam. Aged 78 years. Service and interment at St. James’ Church, Hutton-in-the-Forest on Monday, 2nd December at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Dalton Court Care Home, Cockermouth, on Thursday, 21^st November, Joyce, formerly of Duke Street, Penrith. Aged 93 Years. A great friend to many who will be sadly missed. Service at Christ Church, Penrith, on Friday 6^th December at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Flowers, or if desired, donations which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith on Thursday, 31^st October, Iris of Willow Close, Penrith, loving wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mam of Jill, mother-in-law of Ian, loving gran of Nicky, Claire, Elizabeth and Rachel and a cherished granny Iris.  Aged 97 years.  Service at St Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Thursday, 28^th November at 1:00 pm followed by Interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations, which will be divided between HC-1 Cold Springs Comfort Fund and St Andrew’s Church, Penrith, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Saturday, 16^th November, Joyce of Thorney Bank, (Sleddale Hall) Wet Sleddale, Shap, beloved wife of the late Henry, much loved mam of John, Elizabeth, Michael and Sue, devoted and proud nana of Francesca, Megan, Jamie, Jack, Mickey, Amy, Charlotte, Adam, George, Henry, Kenya-Rose and Jake and a dear mother-in-law of Mark and Suzanne. Aged 81 years. Service at St. Michael's Church, Shap on Tuesday, 26^th November at 1.30 pm followed by interment at Shap Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.