Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, 11^th August, Rob of Sockbridge, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Christine, much loved father of Polly, Richie and Christopher. Aged 77 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, Temple Sowerby on Friday, 27^th August at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Rob which will be divided between Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) and the British Lung Foundation may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital on Sunday, 15^th August, Audrey of Brentfield Way, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Aged 93years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 31^st August at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. All inquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 12^th August, Ada of Gayle Avenue, Shap, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mother of Raymond, June, Rodney, John, Alison, Fiona, Mark and the late Norman and Cynthia, sadly missed mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and sister. Aged 92 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 24^th August at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ada for Shap Surgery Equipment Fund may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Thursday, 12^th August, Donald of Kirkoswald, Penrith, beloved husband of Thelma, much loved father of Diana, David and Suzanne, father-in-law of Stephen and Maria, proud grandpa of Ike, Eleanor, James and Harriet and a sadly missed brother of Pamela. Aged 85 years. Private Committal followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Kirkoswald Methodist Church on Monday, 23^rd August at 11.00am. Family flowers only but if desired donations in memory of Donald which will be divided between The Stroke Association and Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, 4^th August, at The Millfield Retirement Home, Keswick, Evelyn formerly of Greystoke. Aged 96 years. Wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mum of Adrienne, mum-in-law of Peter and nan of Ian, Emma, Stephen and Sarah. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, on Friday, 13^th August, at 3.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Animal 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 Tuesday, 3^rd August, June of Penrith, deeply loved wife of the late Reg, adored mam of Judith, treasured grandma of Gemma and Tom, devoted and much loved mam-ma of Max and Lily, special mother-in-law of David and a dearly loved sister, aunt and cousin. Aged 86 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 13^th August at 11.00 am followed by private burial at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.