Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 5^th March, Josephine Anne (Josie) of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Donald, much loved mum of Janice and Peter, loving mother-in-law of James and Annabel, wonderful nana of Christopher, Gemma, Matthew and Alyssa, great-nana of Rowan and Finn and friend to many who will be greatly missed. Aged 88 years. Private Cremation. If desired, donations in memory of Josie for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Ca11 8HR.

John James: Peacefully, at home, with his loving wife Sue by his side, on Saturday, 21^st February. Aged 78 years. John was a much loved husband, dad, granda, father-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 10^th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of John which will be divided between Parkinsons UK, Eden Support Group 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.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 26^th February, Margery of Eamont Bridge, Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mam of John, mother-in-law of Jill, granny of John Jason, Melissa, Martin and Megan, great-granny of Madison, Kennedy, Berrie, Macey, Mason and Freya. Aged 88 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Monday, 9^th March at 12.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Margery which will be divided between Dementia UK and the Parish of Penrith may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Sunday, 15^th February, John of Penrith, partner of Joyce and a much loved uncle and great-uncle who will be sadly missed. by all who knew him. Aged 74 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 9^th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of John for Help for Heroes may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Care Home, on Tuesday 17^th February, Margaret formally of Clifford Road, Penrith, beloved wife of the Late John and loving partner of the late John Bell, dearly loved mum of Patricia and Michael, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her friends and family. Aged 93 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Friday, 6^th March at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Margaret for Age UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8 HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Winters Park Care Home, on Friday 20^th February, Christine of Penrith, beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum and mother-in-law of Jen and Paul, Clare and Paul, loving gran of Mia, Eve and Izzy. Aged 83 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 5^th March at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Christine for Parkinson's UK, Eden Support Group may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.