Recent Obituaries

Peacefully passed away at home, on Saturday, 12^th December Geoffrey Ernest (Geoff) of Shap, beloved husband of Anne, dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Louise, Daphne, Geoffrey and Rod, and a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Aged 84 years. Private Service at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 21^st December at 3.40pm. Family flowers only but if desired, donations in memory of Geoff for Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 8^th December, Edna of Sim Court, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Joseph, dearly loved mother of Audrey and the late Eileen, and a sadly missed gran. Aged 95 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 18^th December at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Edna for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Appleby Grange Nursing Home, Appleby, on Wednesday, 9^th December, Norman, formerly of Gamblesby, beloved husband of Joyce, dearly loved dad and best friend of Claire and Janice and a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 93 years. Private Service at Gamblesby Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, 16^th December at 11.30 am followed by interment at St. Michael's Churchyard, Addingham. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Gamblesby Methodist Chapel and Parkinson’s UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Saturday 5^th December, Margaret of Penrith, loving wife of Denis, beloved mother of Paul & Gary, dear mother-in-law of Stefanie and Victoria, treasured nana of Molly, Jay & Darcie.  Aged 66 years. Private Service at Distington Hall Crematorium on Tuesday, 15^th December at 12:00 noon.  The cortege will leave Clifford Road at 10:45am and onto Ullswater road for anyone wishing to pay their respects.  If desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 28^th November, Barbara, of Carleton Place, Penrith, a wonderful wife to Stuart, much loved mother of Jane and Darren and his partner Emma, Sadly missed gran of Stacey, Nichola, Coner, Euan, great-gran of Alfie, Nathan, Evie and Blaine. Aged 79 years. Barbara will be sadly missed. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 14^th December. If desired, donations in memory of Barbara for Brain Tumour Research may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 1^st December, Harry of Penrith, brother of the late Audrey, Raymond and Norman. Aged 92 years. Private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired, donations in memory of Harry for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.