Recent Obituaries

Sadly, but peacefully, after an illness courageously borne, at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, on Thursday, 10^th October, Irene Mary of Greystoke Road, Penrith, devoted wife of the late Wilfred, mam of Ann and Paul, mother-in-law of Gordon and Helen, nanna of Lora and grandma of Samuel and Holly. Aged 87 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, 24^th October at 12.20 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Dementia UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

 Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 30^th September, Nancy of Langwathby, beloved wife of the late Revd Derrick Greeves and hugely loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, aged 99 years. Committal at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 22^nd October at 10.20 am followed by a Service of Celebration at Langwathby Methodist Chapel at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between WaterAid and Langwathby Methodist Chapel may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. Friends unable to attend the Committal or Service are warmly invited to join the family at Langwathby Village Hall for refreshments at 3.45 pm.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 7th October, Alan of Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, much loved husband of Gladys, loving father of Peter and Kevin, father-in-law of Jennifer, dearly loved granda of Danielle, Rebecca and Michael and a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 21st October at 12.20 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between R.N.L.I and Macmillan Cancer Support may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 4^th October, Annie of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Roland, much loved mam of Brian, mother-in-law of Tricia and a loving nan of Jason and Daniel. Aged 92 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, 17^th October at 11.40 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Alzheimer's Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, after a long illness bravely borne, on Wednesday, 2^nd October, Eddie of Appleby (formerly of Martindale) beloved husband of Sarah, dearly loved dad of Alex, a sadly missed brother of Adrian, Paul, Simon and uncle. Aged 54 years. Service and interment at St. Peter’s Church, Martindale on Wednesday, 16^th October at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Coronary Care Unit Fund, c/o Freeman Hospital, Newcastle and Live Life, Give Life may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 4^th October, Joan of Penrith (formerly of Newcastle-upon-Tyne), beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of Pamela and a dear auntie. Aged 91 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 15^th October at 1.00 pm. No flowers by request, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.