Recent Obituaries

Peacefully on Friday 11th April at The Cumberland Infirmary, David of Penrith. Much loved dad of Simon and Samantha, father-in-law of Janice and Efisio, grandad of Amy and Ash, great grandad of Aiden and Elliott, also a sadly missed uncle and a friend to many, aged 90 years. A service to celebrate David's life will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 30th April at 12.30pm. Please feel free to wear smart casual. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardson's Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Friday, 11^th April, Lorna of Penrith, dearly loved mother of Debbie and grandmother of Toby. Aged 89 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Monday, 28^th April at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Lorna for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 10^th April, Helen of Penrith, beloved daughter of the late Charlie and Ethel, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Stephen and Jane and a proud and devoted auntie of Emma and Jess. Aged 75 years. Service at St. Catherine's Church, Penrith on Friday, 25^th April at 10.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Helen for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

                                                                                                                                                  R.I.P.

Peacefully, on Thursday, 3^rd April, Gordon Richard, (former council chairman and farmer of Calthwaite and Hesket Newmarket), beloved husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Jane, Caroline and Angela, and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, great grandad, uncle, brother-in-law and a good friend to many. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 25^th April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Gordon for Eden Animal Rescue, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Passed away peacefully at The Cumberland Infirmary after a short illness on Wednesday 9th April, Alva of Pooley Bridge. Wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Suzanne and Kevin, mother-in-law of Anne and Oz, dearly loved grandma of Elexis and brother of Roland, aged 91 years. Funeral service to be held at 2.00pm on Thursday 24th April at St Michael's Church Barton followed by interment in the church yard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired in memory of Alva which will go to St Pauls Church, Pooley Bridge may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, on Wednesday, 2nd April, Mike. Much loved husband of Ann, loving dad of Pete and Alison, father-in-law of Chris and Ian, grandad pops to Tom, loving brother to Sandra, and a much-loved uncle, aged 75 years. A private committal will take place followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Wigton Road Methodist Church, Carlisle on Wednesday 23rd April at 12.00noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Mike for The Masonic Charitable Foundation may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardson's Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.