Recent Obituaries

Sadly, passed away at Netherplace Nursing Home, Keswick on Sunday 1^st February, Rita of Penrith, wife of the late Jim, beloved mother of Debbie and Stephen, grandmother of Abbey and Jack and great grandmother of Nellie. Aged 88 Years. Requiem Mass at St Catherines Church, Penrith on Tuesday 17^th February at 12 noon followed by internment at Penrith Cemetery. Flowers welcome or if desired donations in memory of Rita for The Alzheimer’s Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funerals Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday 26^th January, Michael of Penrith (formerly of Peatgates Farm, Bolton, Appleby) loving father of Matthew, Phillip and Rachel, grandad of Emily, Joseph, Sophie and Ben, father-in-law, brother, uncle and friend to many. Aged 75 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday 16^th February at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Michael for Diabetes UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Nether Place Nursing Home, Keswick, on Sunday, 25th January, Denys Ridley Lancaster of Lowther Street, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Eileen, much cherished dad of Annette and Claire, father-in-law of Peter, much loved grandad of Iola, Thea, Sian, Isabel and Grace and sadly missed brother of Duncan and the late Bryan. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday ,11^th February at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Denys which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK 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 Monday, 19^th January, Winifred (Jean) of Low Dyke, Catterlen, Penrith, wife of the late John, beloved mum of Linda and Derek, mother-in-law of Philip and Deborah, cherished gran of Kimberley, Michael, Rachel and Hannah, proud great-gran of Alfie, Isla, Esmé and Ayva and a sadly missed sister of Vera and the late Alan. Aged 93 years. Service and interment at St. John's Church, Newton Reigny, Penrith on Tuesday, 3^rd February at 12.00 noon, Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Jean for St. John's Church, Newton Reigny may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Wednesday, 7^th January, Donald (Don) formerly of Crooklands View, Clifton, Penrith, a loving husband of the late Joan, father, stepfather and friend to many. Aged 91 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 29^th January at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Don for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday 7^th January, Janette of The Golden Pheasant, Cliburn, Penrith, caring wife of Henry, and a sadly missed sister, stepmum, auntie , great auntie, nana and good friend to many. Aged 86 years. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert's Church, Cliburn, Penrith on Wednesday, 28^th January at 1.00 pm. Flowers welcome, if desired, donations in memory of Janette for Cliburn Play Area may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.