Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 16^th July, William (Bill) of Pategill Road, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Pam, much loved dad of Angela and Sallyann, a dear father-in-law of Brian and the late Roy, loving granda of Carl and Sarah and great-granda of Joshua and Mollie. Aged 81 years. Private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 27^th July. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home surrounded by his family, on Sunday 19th July.  George formerly of Cliburn, beloved husband of the late Ethel, loving dad of Neil, Gaynor and Kerry, Father in Law, Grandad of Donya, Kim, Casey, Marisha, Laura, Jade, Chloe, and Joe and Great Grandad.  Aged 78 years. Private Service and Interment at St Cuthbert’s Church, Cliburn, on Thursday, 30th July at 11:00 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Macmillan Cancer Support, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday 9^th July.  Dorothy of Greystoke and Windermere, loving wife of the late Jimmy, dearest mum of Shirley and Andrew, cherished granny and great granny.  Aged 92 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, on Wednesday, 29^th July.  A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at a later date.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Highfield House Nursing Home, Whitehaven, on Saturday 11^th July.  Marjorie formerly of Netherdene, Troutbeck, beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Alan and Roger and a cherished grandma.  Aged 80 years. Service and Interment was held at St John’s Church, St John’s in the Vale, on Friday, 17^th July at 11:00 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Highfield House Nursing Home and St John’s Church, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Lancaster Royal Infirmary on Thursday, 9 July, Brian of Tebay, Penrith, aged 74 years. much loved husband of the late Joan. Graveside Service and interment at St James’ Church, Tebay on Wednesday, 15 July at 12.00noon. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Suddenly and unexpectedly at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 30^th June, Stan of Mayburgh Avenue, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Madge and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 84 years. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Stan for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.