Recent Obituaries

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.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 3rd May, Francis David of Honeypot, Edenhall, much loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandad, brother and uncle. Aged 79 years. Private graveside service and interment at St. Cuthbert's Churchyard, Edenhall. If desired donations in memory of Francis which will be divided between St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall, Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, after a short illness, on Saturday, 9^th May, James Kemp (Jimmy), of Dalemain, beloved husband of the late Betty, dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Leonard and Stella, Carole and Steve, a very well respected and much loved grandad to Daniel and Carol, Edward and Louise, Mark and Katie, Kirsty and Mark, and a much loved great-grandad of Leah, Emily, Scarlett, Oscar and Jacob. A very special friend to so many people. Aged 85 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Private family cremation to be held at Carlisle Crematorium. Due to the current situation, there will be a memorial service for Jimmy at a later date for all to attend.

Peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 10^th May, Ethel (Ray) of Huntley Court, Penrith (formerly of Salkeld Dykes), loving wife of Brian, much loved mother of Colin, David and Sue and a sadly missed mother-in-law, grandma, gran, nana, great-grandma and sister. Aged 83 years. Private graveside service and interment at Penrith Cemetery. If desired donations in memory of Ray which will be divided between Cancer Research UK and Blood Bikes Cumbria may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.