Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith, on Friday, 29th November, Tommy (Thomas) of Watermillock and recently Penrith, beloved husband of the late Jessie, and long-term companion of Doreen, Dad of Margaret and James, father in law of Peter and Liz, and grandfather of Robbie and Luke, died aged 96 years. A great friend to many people across the county and beyond.  Service and interment at All Saints Church, Watermillock, on Monday, 23rd December, at 1:00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Tommy in aid of Watermillock Church and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday, 25^th November, Linda of Carleton Drive, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of Kate, Eric, Alex, Trisha and the late Denise, a much loved nanna, great-nanna and mother-in-law. Aged 89 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery on Thursday, 12^th December at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Linda which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, on Thursday, 21^st November, Brian of Plumpton, Penrith, loving husband of Mary, much loved father of Jennifer, Alistair and Andrew and a sadly missed grandad and great grandad. Aged 87 years. Private Service and interment at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Great Salkeld. If desired donations in memory of Brian for St. Cuthbert’s Church (Great Salkeld PCC) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital on Thursday, 21^st November, Joan of Woodlands, Bridge Lane Penrith, formerly of Skelton, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Len, a dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Jacquie and Dave. Aged 98 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 9^th December at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Joan, which will be divided between Patterdale Mountain Rescue and Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 22^nd November, John of Ousby, Penrith, beloved husband of Meryl, much loved dad of Helen, Kate, Claire, Stephen and the late Charlotte, loving grandfather of Sam and Alice. Aged 79 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 5^th December at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, 15^th November, Eric of Unthank Farm, Unthank, Gamblesby, beloved husband of the late Susan, a much loved dad, father-in-law and granda. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 27^th November at 10.45 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Eric which will be divided between Kirkoswald Surgery Equipment Fund and Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends (earmarked for the wonderful team of District Nurses) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.