Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Heron Hill Care Home, Kendal, on Monday, 30^th December, John (Jimmy) of Shap, Penrith, a much loved husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Monday, 20^th January at 12.30 pm. family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Shap Bowling Club may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Suddenly, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 4^th January, Margery of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mum of Jackie, Trevor and Tracey, cherished nana and great nana. Aged 77 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 17^th January at 11:00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations, which will be divided between the British heart Foundation and Dementia UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital on Friday, 27^th December, Anne formerly of Roman Road and The Crescent, Penrith, much loved mother, sister and aunt. Aged 79 years. There will be an open Period of Reflection at Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Penrith on Friday, 17^th January between the hours of 10.00am to 2.00pm. Please feel free to pay your respects at any time between these hours. Dress informal. Refreshments will be served at The George Hotel, to share the memories of Anne from 2.00pm. Flowers, or if desired donations which will be divided between the Salvation Army and Cancer Research UK may be left at Friends Meeting House or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Saturday, 28^th December, Derrick John (Morty) of Newton Reigny, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Joan (Nee Ousby), much loved father, granda and great-granda. Aged 91 Years. Service and interment at St. John’s Church, Newton Reigny on Thursday, 16^th January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 1^st January, Irene of Carlisle, formerly of Sowerby Row, dearly loved wife of William, much loved mam of Maurice, Anne and Jean, mother-in-law of Shirley, Clive and Robert and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Aged 87 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 15^th January at 11.40 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

 Peacefully at Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith, on Thursday, 2^nd January, Margaret of Penrith, formerly of Glasgow, beloved wife of the late Charles, loving mum of John, Joseph-Patrick, Rikki and William.  Aged 88 years.  Service at St Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 14^th January at 12:00 noon. Flowers welcome, if desired donations for Dementia UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.