Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Pennine Lodge Nursing Home, Carlisle, on Friday, 16^th April, Sarah (Betty) of Netherend Road, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Ray, much loved mam of Louise, loving nana of Michaela and Jason, great-gran of Alan, Cadie and Theo. Aged 89 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 27^th April at 10.20 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Versus Arthritis (Penrith Branch) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 14^th April, Hazel of Bowscar, Penrith, much loved wife, mum, nana Hazel and great-nana Hazel. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 77 years. Private service at Christ Church, Penrith followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. If desired donations in memory of Hazel for The Oncology Special Purposes Fund, c/o The Cumberland Infirmary may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 6^th April, Lenny of Croft Avenue, Shap, beloved husband of Teresa, much loved dad of Carl and Dawn, father-in-law of Aaron, brother of Edna and Ann and a sadly missed grandad of Callum, Jordon, Michaela and Katanya. Aged 64 years. Private service at St. Michael’s Church, Shap on Monday, 19^th April at 11.30am followed by interment at Shap Cemetery. For those who wish to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will leave the family home at 11.15am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Lenny which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Shap Surgery Equipment Fund may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 30^th March, Muriel of Greystoke, Penrith, much loved mum of Christine and Gillian, treasured Nanna of Simon, Stacey, Joe and Alex and a sadly missed great-grandma, great great-grandma and mother-in-law. Aged 94 years. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 12^th April. For those who wish to pay their respects, the cortege will leave Muriel’s home at 12.55pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Muriel for Arthritis (Penrith Branch Versus Arthritis). may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at home, on Sunday, 28^th March, Walter (Oz) of Lyndhurst Gardens, Carlisle, much loved husband of Diane, a dearly loved dad, father-in-law and granda who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Aged 77 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 9^th April at 3.00 pm. 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.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Saturday, 27th March.  Ethel of Eamont Bridge, beloved mum of Rodney and David.  Aged 88 years.  Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on, Friday, 9th April at 10:20 am.  Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.