Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, on Monday 18^th May.  Doris of Scotland Road, Penrith, formerly of Newbiggin, Stainton, beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Malcolm and Cynthia, mother in law of Margaret and Alan, Budgie nana and great nana.  Aged 98 years. Private Graveside Service at St Andrew’s Church, Dacre, on Wednesday, 27^th May at 11:00 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Cumbria Deaf Association, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at Croftfield Care Home, Cotehill, (previously Pategill Farm, Penrith) Cynthia Elizabeth Somerville dearly loved Mam of Geoffrey, Michael, Carol, Steven, Andrew and Alison, a much loved Mother In Law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Sister.  Aged 87 years.  Private Service and internment at Penrith Cemetery.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations in memory of Cynthia will be divided between Cancer Research UK and The Royal Osteoporosis Society, may be sent c/o Richardson’s Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Barrock Court Nursing Home, Carlisle, on Friday, 15^th May, Kathleen formerly of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mam of Graham and the late Shirley, mother-in-law of Joyce, dearly loved nana of Kerry and Leanne and a loving great-grandma and sister of Sadie. Aged 85 years. Private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Kathleen for Macmillan Cancer Support may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Gary, aged 85, on Tuesday, 12th May, peacefully at Nether Place Nursing Home, Keswick. Much loved husband of Doreen, father of Sue, father-in-law of John and Grandad to Euan. Private Graveside Service at St John The Evangelist, Cotehill on Tuesday, 19^th May at 11:00 am. A memorial Service will be held at a later date. Grateful thanks to all staff at Nether Place Nursing Home. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for The Royal British Legion and Nether Place Nursing Home, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.  

Peacefully, at Parkfield Care Home, Carlisle, on Sunday 10^th May.  Hugh Dudley, beloved husband of Pam, adored father of Catherine and Claire, Father -in- law of Martin, beloved Brother in Law, Uncle & friend to many.  Aged 86 years. Graveside Service at St Cuthbert’s Church, Edenhall, on Monday, 18^th May at 11:15 am.  A celebration of Hugh’s life will be held at a later date.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Dementia UK and St Cuthbert’s Church, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 13^th May, John of Ellonby, Penrith, loving husband of Ann, devoted dad of Nichola and the late Andrew, much loved father-in-law, of Michael, pop in a million of Daniel, Sam, Zak, Laura, and Jamie and a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Aged 74 years. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.