Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 21^st October. John (Johnnie) of Brackenburgh, beloved husband of the late Doreen, loving father, father-in-law, granda, brother, uncle and a special friend.  Aged 84 years.  Private Service at All Saints Church, Calthwaite followed by burial at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations which will be divided between All Saints Church and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith. CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Saturday, 17^th October, Eileen of Lowther Street, Penrith, a sadly missed sister and auntie, she was much loved by all who knew her. Aged 94 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Thursday, 29^th October at 11.00am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Eileen which will be divided between Diabetes UK and Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Lanercost House Nursing Home, Carlisle on Sunday, 18^th October, Stanley (Stan) of Netherend Road, Penrith, dearly loved husband of the late Marilyn, a much loved father of Lucy and John. Stan will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Aged 83 years. The funeral service will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Friday 30^th October at 11.30 am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. No flowers please, but if desired donations in memory of Stan which will be divided between Alzheimer’s Society and The British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Monday, 19^th October, Alan Graham of Ravencroft Plumpton, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Beryl, much loved dad and father-in-law of Jennifer and Michael, Alison and Ian, Graham and Angela and Stephen and Anne, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 94 years. Private service followed by graveside committal at St. John the Evangelist Church, Plumpton on Monday, 2^nd November at 11.45am. (Please feel free to attend the committal). If desired donations in memory of Alan which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

David of Greystoke, died peacefully on Sunday, 11^th October, beloved husband of Hilary, dad of Iwan, Dylan and Elen, grandpa of Nia, Zara, Evan & Poppy. Private Service and cremation. If desired donations in memory of David for Eden Valley Hospice and WaterAid may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8 HR

Suddenly, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Tuesday, 13^th October.  Anne of Morecambe, loving mum of Stanley, beloved mother-in-law of Ann, cherished gran of Nicky and Karen and Ashlea and Barry, doting great gran of Amy, Elle and George and a dear friend to many.  Aged 102 years. Private Service and Interment.  Flowers welcome and if desired, donations for Alzheimer’s Society, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.