Recent Obituaries

David of Long Marton, Appleby passed suddenly, yet peacefully and gently at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 29^th July, aged 73 years. Surrounded by his family and devoted friend and companion Catherine, loving and much-loved dad of Julian and Rachel and Grandad of William, Callum and Andrew. Private Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 12^th August, please feel free to attend the interment at Penrith Cemetery at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of David for Upper Eden Medical Practice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Saturday, 1^st August, David of Milner Mount, Penrith, much loved husband of the late Edith, loving dad of John, Denise and Louise, father-in-law of Margaret, Charles and Dave, dearly loved granda of John, Adam and Jessica and great-granda of Robson and Ed. Aged 93 years. Private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 14^th August. 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.

Suddenly, at home, on Thursday, 30^th July, Richard (Dickie) of Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, son of the late Richard and Kathleen, brother of the late David, much loved partner of Sheila, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many. Aged 66 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery on Monday, 10^th August at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for the Edington Centre Amenity Account may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at Netherplace Care Home, Keswick, on Sunday 19^th July.  Derrick of Eamont Bridge, treasured husband of Shirley, loving father of Paula and Roy, father in law of David and Suzanne, beloved step-father of Stuart and Iain, and a cherished grandfather of Skye Anne.  Aged 90 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, on Friday 7^th August at 11:00 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Alzheimer's Society, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Linda Mary on Wednesday, 29^th July, aged 59 years. The most loving partner of Ronnie, the beloved daughter of Donald and the late Margaret and the most cherished mum of Bonita, Blake, Britani and Brooke. Fought hard, died peacefully. Service and Interment at St. Andrew’s Church, Greystoke on Thursday, 6^th August at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 24^th July, Thomas (Tom) of Penrith, much loved husband of Sandra, loving dad of Linda, Graham and Mandy, proud granda of Marcus, Aidan, Kane, Josie, Oscar and Lola and a special brother, brother-in-law, uncle and father-in-law. Aged 83 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 4^th August at 1.40 pm. (Sound will be relayed outside for those wishing to attend.) Family flowers only, but if desired. donations for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

                              “Grief is the price we pay for Love”