Recent Obituaries

Suddenly, but very peacefully at home on Saturday, 15^th February, Brian (JB) formerly of Hallfield Farm, Hesket Newmarket, beloved husband and best friend of Barbara, much loved dad of Andrew and Libby, dear father-in-law of Caroline and a sadly missed granda, great-granda, brother and good friend to many. Aged 82 years. Service and interment at St. Kentigern’s Church, Castle Sowerby on Tuesday, 25^th February at 11.30am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Brian for St. Kentigern's Church may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on, Saturday, 8^th February, Malcolm, of Burnrigg Court Care Home, Carlisle, dearly loved husband of Ann, brother-in-law of Herbert and the late Bryony Connor, Stephen and Michael, Brother-in-law of Donald and Pat Connor, Rachel, James and Thomas, Jonathan and Tanya, loving niece Margaret and son Jamie. Aged 98 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday 19^th February at 11:00 am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Stroke Association and RNIB, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Passed away at home on Friday, 7^th February, Malcolm of Scotland Road, Penrith, a much loved father, grandfather, brother and father-in-law. Aged 71 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 21^st February at 10.20am. No flowers please, but if desired donations in memory of Malcolm for Eden Valley Hospice may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Park Grove Rest Home, Burscough, on Tuesday, 4^th February, Alan formerly of Icold Road, Greystoke, beloved husband of the late Joyce, dearly loved dad of Andrew and the late June, father-in-law of Linda, proud and devoted granda of Craig, Tracey, Christopher and Rebecca and a loving great-granda. Aged 96 Years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 18^th February at 12.20 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for The Salvation Army may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Sunday, 9^th February, Hilda of White Ox Way, Penrith, beloved wife of Billy much loved mam of Anne, Helen and John and a sadly missed grandma, sister, auntie and mother-in-law. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Monday, 17^th February at 11.30am followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Penrith Cricket Club may sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 29^th January, Barbara of Gamblesby (formerly of Wickford, Essex and Jarrow, Tyne and Wear) wife of the late Bob who will be greatly missed by the Auchterlonie, Charlton, Drummond and Loryman families. Aged 82 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Thursday, 13^th February at 11.30 am followed by Private Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. Flowers or if desired, donations which will be divided between British Heart Foundation and Salvation Army may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.