Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday 9^th July.  Dorothy of Greystoke and Windermere, loving wife of the late Jimmy, dearest mum of Shirley and Andrew, cherished granny and great granny.  Aged 92 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, on Wednesday, 29^th July.  A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at a later date.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Highfield House Nursing Home, Whitehaven, on Saturday 11^th July.  Marjorie formerly of Netherdene, Troutbeck, beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Alan and Roger and a cherished grandma.  Aged 80 years. Service and Interment was held at St John’s Church, St John’s in the Vale, on Friday, 17^th July at 11:00 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Highfield House Nursing Home and St John’s Church, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Lancaster Royal Infirmary on Thursday, 9 July, Brian of Tebay, Penrith, aged 74 years. much loved husband of the late Joan. Graveside Service and interment at St James’ Church, Tebay on Wednesday, 15 July at 12.00noon. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Suddenly and unexpectedly at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 30^th June, Stan of Mayburgh Avenue, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Madge and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 84 years. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Stan for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, on Friday, 26^th June, Keith of Cross Lane Penrith, much loved husband of the late Jean and a dearly loved dad, father-in-law, brother and uncle. Aged 78 years. Private Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. TEL: 01768 891189.

Sadly, passed away at Penrith hospital on Saturday the 13^th of June, following a short illness, Vernon (formerly of Blencarn and Newbiggin Temple Sowerby), beloved partner, father and grandfather. Aged 85 years. Private graveside service and interment at St Lawrence’s Church, Kirkland. If desired Donations in memory of Vernon for the Rhyl Miniature Railway (cheques for Rhyl Steam Preservation Trust) May be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.