Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Monday 24^th August.  Dulcie aged 81 Years.  Dearly loved wife of the late James (Hodge), much loved mam of David and John, mother in law of Christine and Liz, treasured nana, great nana, sister in law and auntie.  Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, on Thursday, 3^rd September at 11:40 am.  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 Tuesday 18^th August.  William (Bill) of Penrith, beloved husband of Doreen, loving father of Mark and Lynne, dear father in law of Amanda and Robert, treasured granda of Laura, Simon and Max, cherished brother of Anne and sadly missed by wider family and friends.  Aged 86 years. Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, on Friday, 28^th August at 2:20 pm.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Alzheimer’s Society and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

On Monday, 10th August at Cold Springs Park Nursing Home, Penrith, formerly of Glasson Court and Laundry Cottage, Eamont Bridge, Kathleen at the wonderful age of 100 years peacefully slept away with her Grand-daughter Deborah by her side. Beloved wife of the late William Henry, loving mother of Robert Michael, the late Eric and the late Dorothy. Dearest mother-in-law of Marjorie and Audrey. Much loved Grandma of Deborah, Peter, Carole, Kathryn and partners and a cherished Great Grandma. On Thursday 20th August Kathleen will leave Glasson Court at 11.15am for a graveside service at Penrith Cemetery at 11.30am, where friends and relatives are welcome, following social distancing guide lines. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768891189.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 8^th August, Eileen Mary (Ei) of Gayle Avenue, Shap, beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother of Barbara, Michael and the late David and a sadly missed mother-in-law, gran, great-gran, sister, auntie, cousin and dearly missed friend and neighbour. Aged 73 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Ei for Shap Surgery Equipment Fund may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, 12^th August, Dorothy of Catterlen, Penrith, beloved wife of Kenneth, much loved mam of Stuart, Kirsty and Jemma and a sadly missed mother-in-law, granny and sister. Aged 77 years. A caring, fun loving person, Dorothy will be missed by all who knew her. Private graveside service and interment at St. James Churchyard, Hutton-in-the-Forest. If desired donations in memory of Dorothy for MSA Trust (Multi System Atrophy) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Monday, 10^th August, Kathleen of Sockbridge, Penrith, beloved wife of Colin and a much loved mother of Adam. Aged 83 years. Sadly missed by the community, of which Kathleen was very much a part. Service at St. Michael’s Church, Barton on Friday, 21^st August at 1.30pm, followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Kathleen which will be divided between St. Michael’s Church, Barton and Cancer Research, UK may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.