Recent Obituaries

Peacefully on Monday, 31^st August, Ian of Greystoke, Penrith, beloved husband of Christine, much loved father of Alex and Elaine and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, brother and uncle. Aged 75 years. Private committal at Carlisle Crematorium followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Andrew’s Church, Greystoke on Thursday, 24^th September at 12.30pm. The Service will be relayed outside the church for people that wish to attend. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ian for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be made via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/In-memory-of-Ian-corner/ or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Monday, 14^th September, Marjorie of Stainton, Penrith, beloved mum of Iain and friend to many. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, on Wednesday, 23^rd September at 1.40 pm (Service will be relayed outside for those wishing to attend). Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 11^th September, John of Eamont Bridge, Penrith, (former proprietor of Jos Sarginson Ltd) beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved dad of Susan, uncle and friend of David. Aged 93 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 22^nd September at 11.30am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortege will leave Eamont Bridge at 11.15am, enroute to the funeral. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John, which will be divided between Alzheimer’s Research UK and Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 12th September, William, of Smithy House, Dufton, (formerly of Ghyll House, Dufton),  beloved  husband of Nancy, dear dad of Antony, Suzanne, and John, father-in-law of Vicki, Chris and Dorne, a much loved granda of Ben, Josh, Beth, Emily and Emma, great-granda to Millie, and a friend to many.  Aged 96 years. Owing to the current situation, a family Service will be held on Monday, 21st September, at 2.30pm, at St Cuthbert’s Church, Dufton. The Service will be relayed outside, with socially distancing rules applied.  For anyone wishing to pay their respects. The cortège will leave William's home at 2:15 pm, travelling to the farm and then onto church.     Family flowers only but, if desired, donations in memory of William may be made to St. Cuthbert’s Church Restoration Fund, at the church, or c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.  

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Sunday 6^th September.  David of Penrith, loving husband of Yvonne, doting dad of Carol and Amanda, and a much loved grandad of Victoria, Emelia and Cameron.  Aged 72 years. Private Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Monday 21^st September at 11:00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, 9^th September.  Colin of Barco Avenue, Penrith, much loved father and grandad.  Aged 79 years. Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.