Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 9^th January, Janet of Penrith, formerly of Great Strickland and London. Aged 80 years. A much loved mum, granny and great-granny who will be sadly missed by all those she touched. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 21^st January at 3.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for the Salvation Army of which Janet was a dedicated contributor of handmade crafts to aid their cause 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 Saturday 4^th January, Barbara of Newbiggin, beloved wife of David, loving mum of David and Jill, treasured grandmother of Dale, Danielle, Dominique, Roxanne and Frankie, cherished great grandmother of Freddie. Aged 72 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday 21^st January at 12:20 pm.  Family Flowers only.  Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors Tel: 01768 891189

Peacefully, at Heron Hill Care Home, Kendal, on Monday, 30^th December, John (Jimmy) of Shap, Penrith, a much loved husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Monday, 20^th January at 12.30 pm. family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Shap Bowling Club may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Suddenly, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 4^th January, Margery of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mum of Jackie, Trevor and Tracey, cherished nana and great nana. Aged 77 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 17^th January at 11:00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations, which will be divided between the British heart Foundation and Dementia UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital on Friday, 27^th December, Anne formerly of Roman Road and The Crescent, Penrith, much loved mother, sister and aunt. Aged 79 years. There will be an open Period of Reflection at Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Penrith on Friday, 17^th January between the hours of 10.00am to 2.00pm. Please feel free to pay your respects at any time between these hours. Dress informal. Refreshments will be served at The George Hotel, to share the memories of Anne from 2.00pm. Flowers, or if desired donations which will be divided between the Salvation Army and Cancer Research UK may be left at Friends Meeting House or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Saturday, 28^th December, Derrick John (Morty) of Newton Reigny, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Joan (Nee Ousby), much loved father, granda and great-granda. Aged 91 Years. Service and interment at St. John’s Church, Newton Reigny on Thursday, 16^th January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.