Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 5^th January, Kathleen Patricia (Pat) of Cypress Way, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mum of Roderick and Julian and a sadly missed mother-in-law, nanna, sister and auntie. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 17^th January at 3.30pm. No black ties, please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Pat for Upfront Arts Ltd, which was an important part of Pat’s life, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Home, on Thursday, 1^st January, Joan, formally of Lazonby, Aged 87 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Thursday, 16^th January at 12:30pm. If desired, donations in memory of Joan in aid of Asthma + Lung UK, may be left at the service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 27^th December, Lynn of Penrith, wife of the late Robert, mum of Lissa, grandma of Indie and Anya, and sister of Shirley, Margaretta and the late John. Aged 79 Years. Loved and missed.  Private Funeral service to be held. Inquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, 01768 891189

Peacefully, at Dalton Court Care Home, Cockermouth, on Thursday, 19^th December. Robert (Gordon), husband of Sheila, devoted dad of Jacqueline and Yvonne, father-in-law of Peter and the late Phillip, treasured grandad of Jason, Sarah, Michelle and Graham, loving great grandad, brother, and a good friend to many. Aged 93 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Tuesday 7^th January, at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Gordon in aid of Eden Animal Rescue, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Cambridge, on Sunday, 24^th November, Patricia Mary, previously of Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and auntie. Aged 99 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Suddenly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Christmas Day, John of Howrigg Farm, Blencarn, Penrith, much loved brother of Peter, Margaret, Jean and Carol, a sadly missed brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle and good friend to many. Aged 73 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 10^th January at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of John for the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria (cheques made payable to Newcastle Hospitals Trust) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith,CA11 8HR