Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 15^th December. Doreen of Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, beloved wife of the late Norman and a sadly missed sister and aunt. Aged 87 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 3^rd January at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Castle Sowerby Church and Caldbeck Surgery Equipment Fund may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Saturday, 14^th December, Ian of Sandylands Road, Kendal, much loved dad of Michael, father-in-law of Tracey, and sadly missed grand-daddy Ducksbury of Arthur. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Tuesday, 31^st December at 11.00am. All welcome. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for The Stroke Association may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, after a short illness, on Sunday, 8^th December, David of Penrith, a much loved son, nephew, cousin and friend to many who will be sadly missed. Aged 38 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Monday, 23^rd December at 11.00 am followed by cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. Flowers or if desired, donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, on Thursday, 12^th December, Diane of Greystoke, Penrith. dear daughter of Eva and the late William, special twin sister of Nancy, dearly loved aunt of Emma and friend to many. Aged 53 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Greystoke, on Sunday, 22^nd December at 1.00 pm followed by Private Interment. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between St. Andrew's Church, Greystoke and Eden Mind may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Thursday, 12^th December, Kevin of Askham, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother. Aged 81 years. Service and interment at St. Peter’s Church, Askham on Friday, 20^th December at 10.30am. 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 Sunday, 8^th December, Jean, Margaret of Stagstones, Penrith. Aged 78 years. Dearly beloved wife of John, much loved mum of Gillian, Stephanie and Alison, treasured grandma of Daniel, John, Rebecca and Charlie, mum-in-law of Keith and a sadly missed sister of Bill and David. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Friday, 20^th December at 1.00pm, followed by private interment. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Pancreatic Cancer UK may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.