Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on, Monday, 30^th September, William (Billy), of Plumpton, loving husband of the late Edna, dearly loved Dad of Carolyn, Liz & Diane, grandad of Ben, James, Matthew & Michelle, great grandad of Kelly and Kieran, and a cherished friend to so many. Aged 103 years. Service at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 9^th October at 2:20 pm. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital, on Friday, 27^th September, Anne of Melkinthorpe, Penrith, dearly loved wife of James (Jim), a much loved aunty, sister-in-law and friend to many who will be sadly missed. Aged 79 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 8^th October at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Penrith and Eden Community Hospital League of Friends may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Thursday, 26^th September, Eileen of Eamont Bridge, Penrith, beloved wife of Malcolm, much loved mum of Helen, greatly missed nanny of Savannah and sadly missed by Eileen’s blue eyed boy Geoff. Aged 80 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 4^th October at 11.40am. If desired donations in memory of Eileen for 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, on Tuesday 9^th September, Kenneth a skilled artist from Culgaith, much loved father of Larry and Vincent and friend to many.  Aged 98 years.  A Service of celebration will be held at the Friends Meeting House, Penrith, on Friday, 11th October at 2:00 pm.  All flowers welcome.  Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189   

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on, Thursday, 19^th September 2019, Jean, of Beacon Edge, Penrith , much loved wife of the late Kenneth, mother and mother in law of Richard, William, Sarah, Faa and Nick, much loved Granny of Teala, Sarah, Joanna, Ben, Sammy and Barney. Aged 91 years. Service at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, 3^rd October at 11:00 am. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations to the MS Society, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Suddenly, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. on Tuesday, 24th September, Lesley of Glebe Road, Appleby, a much loved and sadly missed mam of Andrew, Nicky and Jemma, mother-in-law of Grace and Dave and a proud nana of Sophie, Leanne, Elisha, Brayden, Jacob and Kenzie. Aged 70 years. Service at St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby on Tuesday, 1st October at 11.00 am followed by cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. Flowers welcome or if desired, donations for Chron's and Colitis UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.