Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith, on Saturday, 25^th April, Peter, retired builder, formerly of Clifford Road, Penrith, sadly missed dad of Danny, Christine and Colin and a much loved grandad of Laura, Alex and Harry and brother of Margaret, Sheila and the late Geoff. Aged 83 years. Private graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery on Thursday, 7^th May at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Tuesday, 21st April, Stewart O.B.E. of Catterlen, Penrith, loving husband of Val, much loved father of Nicola and Liz, adored grandfather of Hannah and Rebekah, special papa of Livvy and Chester and friend to many. Aged 85 years. Private graveside Service at St. John's Churchyard, Newton Reigny. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at a later date. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189

Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 9^th April, Donald (Don) of Stainton, Penrith, beloved husband of Winifred (Wynn). Aged 86 years. Private service at Carlisle Crematorium. A Thanksgiving Service in memory of Don will be held at a later date. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Wednesday, 8^th April, Frances (Celia) of Blencarn, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Tony, much loved mum of Giles and the late Daniel, mother-in-law of Rebecca, sadly missed gran of James, Elizabeth, Matthew and Daniel and great gran of Olivia. Aged 86 years. Private Service at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Celia for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 10^th April, Josephine (Josie) of Castletown, Penrith, devoted wife of the late Fred, a much loved mam of Stephen and Jacquie and a treasured mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Aged 86 years. Private graveside service at Penrith Cemetery. If desired donations in memory of Josie for RNIB may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital, on Saturday, 4^th April, Helena (Lena) (also known to many as Ma) of Morland, dearly loved wife of the late Fred, mother of Katherine and Pauline, mother-in-law of Geoff, nana of Tony, Jackie, Robert, Christopher, Ellen and their partner’s, great-nana of Isobel, Maizie, Leon, Archie, Charlie and Amy and sister of John. Aged 87 years. Private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. If desired donations in memory of Helena for Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.