Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 12th September, William, of Smithy House, Dufton, (formerly of Ghyll House, Dufton),  beloved  husband of Nancy, dear dad of Antony, Suzanne, and John, father-in-law of Vicki, Chris and Dorne, a much loved granda of Ben, Josh, Beth, Emily and Emma, great-granda to Millie, and a friend to many.  Aged 96 years. Owing to the current situation, a family Service will be held on Monday, 21st September, at 2.30pm, at St Cuthbert’s Church, Dufton. The Service will be relayed outside, with socially distancing rules applied.  For anyone wishing to pay their respects. The cortège will leave William's home at 2:15 pm, travelling to the farm and then onto church.     Family flowers only but, if desired, donations in memory of William may be made to St. Cuthbert’s Church Restoration Fund, at the church, or c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.  

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Sunday 6^th September.  David of Penrith, loving husband of Yvonne, doting dad of Carol and Amanda, and a much loved grandad of Victoria, Emelia and Cameron.  Aged 72 years. Private Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Monday 21^st September at 11:00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery.  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 surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, 9^th September.  Colin of Barco Avenue, Penrith, much loved father and grandad.  Aged 79 years. Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, on Friday, 4^th September, Mark of Blencow, Penrith, beloved husband of Anne, much loved son of Ray and Janey, dearly loved dad, grandad and a sadly missed brother of Karen, uncle and friend to many. Aged 53years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 15^th September at 10.20am. The cortege will leave Railway Cottages at 9.30am, passing Clickham Inn, enroute to the service. For anyone wishing to pay their respects at Carlisle Crematorium, the service will be relayed outside on speakers. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Mark for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Monday, 31^st August, Nellie (formerly of Croft House and Castlesteads Farm) beloved wife of the late John, much loved mam of Elizabeth, James and Helen and a sadly missed mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Aged 101 years. Service and interment at St John the Evangelist Church, Plumpton on Thursday, 10^th September at 11.30am. For anyone wishing to pay their respects, enroute or in the churchyard, the cortege will leave Castlesteads Farm at 11.15am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Nellie for St John’s Church, Plumpton may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Tuesday, 1^st September, Ivy Roberta of Newlands Hill, beloved wife of the late Thomas Wilfred (Wilf). Aged 98 years. Service and interment at St. James’ Church, Hutton-in-the-Forest on Wednesday, 9^th September at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ivy for St. James’ Church, Hutton-in-the-Forest may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.