Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital, Keswick on Thursday, 14^th November, Isabel of Threlkeld, Keswick, beloved wife of the late Watson, much loved mam of John and the late Alistair and a much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Aged 77 years. Service and interment at St. Mary’s Church, Threlkeld on Thursday, 21^st November at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between St. Mary’s Church, Threlkeld and Friends of Keswick Hospital may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Barrock Court Care Home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, the 2^nd November, Maria of Penrith, loving mama of  Regina, Aniela, Kazia and their families.  Aged 85 Years.  Service at St Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 19th November at 11:00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family Flowers only, but if desired, donations for Macmillan Cancer Support, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, in her sleep, on Tuesday, 5^th November, Eileen of Castlegate, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Robert, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Annette, much loved grandma of Jemma and Bobby and a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 71 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith, on Friday, 15^th November at 11.00 am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on, Wednesday, 23^rd October, Alan, of Plumpton, beloved husband of Susan, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jeff and Rosemary, Craig and Liz and the late Julie, devoted grandad of Anthony, Victoria, Ellie and Ben, much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Aged 78 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 4^th November at 12:20 pm. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations, which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and Cancer Research UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital on, Sunday, 13^th October, Doris of Penrith, dearly loved mum of Judith, Janice, Jeanette and Chris, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Aged 78 years. Service at St Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 29^th October at 11:00 am, followed by cremation at Carlisle Crematorium at 3:40pm. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations to the Breast Cancer UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, 14^th October, Thomas of Victoria Road, Penrith, (formerly of Highfield, Tirril) beloved husband of Marguerite, dearly loved dad of Anna and Edward, father-in-law of Lee, very proud and adored papa of Lily and Tallulah (Squeak), sadly missed brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and a great friend to many. Aged 63 years. Service and interment at St. Michael’s Church, Lowther on Friday, 25^th October at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Thomas which will be divided between Tommy’s Bench and the BEEP Fund Ltd may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. ‘Gone too early, at peace.’