Recent Obituaries

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.

Peacefully, at home on Tuesday, 4^th February, Robert, Francis (Bobby) of Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, beloved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Duncan, Charles and Vanessa and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Aged 81 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 12^th February at 11.40am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Dementia UK may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors may be sent to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 22^nd January, Raymond of Berrier Road, Greystoke, Penrith (formerly of Sandgrove, Cleadon, Sunderland) beloved husband of the late Judith, dearly loved father of Sarah, Emily and the late James, a treasured grandad, father-in-law, brother and uncle. Aged 84 years. Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 7^th February at 3.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Multiple Sclerosis Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Sunday 26^th January, Anne of Sockbridge, loving wife of the late Jimmy, beloved mum of Linda, dear mother-in-law of Paul, cherished auntie, sister-in-law and a good friend to many.  Aged 79 years. Service at St Michael’s Church, Barton, on Thursday, 6^th February at 12:30 pm, followed by cremation at Carlisle Crematorium.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.