Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness, on Sunday, 25th October, Frank of Clifford Road, Penrith, dearly loved husband and bestie of Irene, much loved dad of Richard, beloved pop of Daniel and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Aged 82 years. Service at St. Catherine's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 4^th November at 12.00 noon followed by private cremation. The cortège will leave Franks home at 11.50 am travelling onto Castlegate, Brunswick Road, Portland Place and Drovers Lane for anyone wishing to pay their respects. Family flowers only but if desired, donations which will be divided between the Oncology Department, Cumberland Infirmary and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

R.I.P.

Peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 21^st October. John (Johnnie) of Brackenburgh, beloved husband of the late Doreen, loving father, father-in-law, granda, brother, uncle and a special friend.  Aged 84 years.  Private Service at All Saints Church, Calthwaite followed by burial at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations which will be divided between All Saints Church and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith. CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Saturday, 17^th October, Eileen of Lowther Street, Penrith, a sadly missed sister and auntie, she was much loved by all who knew her. Aged 94 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Thursday, 29^th October at 11.00am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Eileen which will be divided between Diabetes UK and Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Lanercost House Nursing Home, Carlisle on Sunday, 18^th October, Stanley (Stan) of Netherend Road, Penrith, dearly loved husband of the late Marilyn, a much loved father of Lucy and John. Stan will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Aged 83 years. The funeral service will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Friday 30^th October at 11.30 am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. No flowers please, but if desired donations in memory of Stan which will be divided between Alzheimer’s Society and The British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Monday, 19^th October, Alan Graham of Ravencroft Plumpton, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Beryl, much loved dad and father-in-law of Jennifer and Michael, Alison and Ian, Graham and Angela and Stephen and Anne, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 94 years. Private service followed by graveside committal at St. John the Evangelist Church, Plumpton on Monday, 2^nd November at 11.45am. (Please feel free to attend the committal). If desired donations in memory of Alan which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

David of Greystoke, died peacefully on Sunday, 11^th October, beloved husband of Hilary, dad of Iwan, Dylan and Elen, grandpa of Nia, Zara, Evan & Poppy. Private Service and cremation. If desired donations in memory of David for Eden Valley Hospice and WaterAid may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8 HR