Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Monday, 6^th January, Kevin (Kev) of Carlisle, much loved husband and soul mate of Suzanne, amazing and proud dad of Maisy and Freddy, a dearly loved son, brother, nephew, cousin, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 36 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 24^th January at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Kev for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Monday, 13^th January, Desiree, (Des) formerly of Clifford Road, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Christopher (Chris), much loved mam of Vanessa, Mandy and Neil and a sadly missed mother-in-law and gran. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Thursday, 23^rd January at 2.30pm, followed by committal at Eden Valley Crematorium at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Des for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 10^th January, Margaret Moore of Keswick, beloved wife of the late Frank and a dearly loved mother of David and Graham. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 23^rd January at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Margaret for 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.

Peacefully at Lanercost House Care Home, Carlisle, on Saturday, 4^th January, Katherine of Penrith and formerly of Winskill, beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, much loved mam of Miles and Jayne, mother-in-law of Chris and Priti and loving Grandma of Christian and Priya. Aged 90 years. Private funeral service. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors 01768 891189.

Suddenly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 12^th January, Sally-Anne of Penrith, much loved mummy of Maddison and a dearly loved daughter and sister. Aged 39 years. Service at Gamblesby Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, 21^st January at 1.00 pm followed by interment at St. Michael's Churchyard, Addingham. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Sally-Anne for Renal Charitable Fund, Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, Monday, 6^th January, James Stoddart (Jim) of Newlands Hill Cottage, formerly of Galleywreay, Hutton End, much loved brother of Thomas, Marjorie and the late Wilfred, brother-in-law of Russell and uncle of Katharine and Ellie. Aged 74 Years. Service and interment at St. James’ Church, Hutton-in-the-Forest on Monday, 20^th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only but if desired donations in memory of Jim, which will be divided between, St. James’ Church and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.