Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 22^nd March, Diane of Sycamore Drive, Penrith, beloved wife of Ronnie, much loved mum of Stephen and Kerry, devoted gran of Matthew, Thomas, Charlotte, Harry and Toby and a sadly missed mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Aged 70 years. Service of Celebration followed by interment at St. John’s Church, Newton Reigny on Monday, 7^th April at 11.00am. family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Diane for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Newcastle, on Saturday, 15^th March, Sue of Staffield, Penrith, a much loved wife, mum and adventurer. Aged 69 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 31^st March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Sue, which will be divided between Beach Access North East (BANE), The Dogs Trust and Tyne Grange Care Home, (No cheques please) may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Tuesday, 18^th March, George (formerly of Bowscar, Penrith,) husband of the late Joy, a sadly missed father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Aged 85 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery on Friday, 4^th April at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of George for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8 HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 18^th March, Brian of Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, beloved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Ian and Linda, and a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Aged 76 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 2^nd April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Brian for Cancer Research UK, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 16^th March, Harry of Langwathby. Aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Margo, loving father of Andrea and Jayne and grandfather of Harrison. Private funeral. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: (01768) 891189.

Peacefully, at his home in Stainton, Penrith, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, 15^th March, Nigel aged 63 years. Beloved husband of Catherine, much loved dad of Morgan and Madison, soon to be father-in-law of Tristan, brother, uncle, great uncle and good friend to many. Service of celebration and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 28^th March at 2.00 pm followed by refreshments for family and friends where stories and memories can be exchanged. Please feel free to wear colour. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Nigel for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, who were incredible throughout his illness may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.