Recent Obituaries

After a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 30^th July, Fiona of Shap, Penrith, dearly loved wife of the late David, a much loved sister and auntie. Aged 62 years. Graveside Service at Shap Cemetery on Thursday, 12^th August at 1.30 pm. All welcome. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Fiona, which will be divided between Pancreatic Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Joyce (née McKenzie) (formerly of Newbiggin and latterly Penrith) Passed away on Saturday, 24th July, 2021 in Kingston Court Care Home, Carlisle. Aged 87 years. loving wife of Bill, a much loved mother of Brian and the late Marion, mother-in-law. nanna and great-nanna. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Service will be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 6th August at 10.20 am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Eden Sight Support may be sent to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

On Tuesday, 20^th July, Joseph Edward (Ted) MBE beloved husband of Sheila. Private funeral. If desired, donations in memory of Edward for Penrith & District Red Squirrel Group may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

 Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 21^st July, Edna of Penrith (formerly of Catterlen) beloved wife of the late Stanley, dearly loved mam of Edward, Stanley, George, Ann. John and Jean, a much loved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and twin sister of Connie. Aged 98 years. Service at St John the Evangelist Church, Plumpton, on Thursday, 5^th August at 11.30 am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between St. John's Church and Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

A graveside memorial service, followed interment of the ashes for the late Lilian of Robberby Farm, Hunsonby will be held at St. Michael’s Church, Addingham on Tuesday, 10^th August at 1.30pm. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Tel: 01768 891189.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday,17^th July, Elizabeth, (formerly of Raiselands Croft, Penrith) much loved mum, mother-in-law, nanna and great-granny. Aged 91 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, 29^th July at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Elizabeth which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance 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.