Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 9^th October, John Gordon of Penrith, former Headmaster of QEGS, Penrith and Reigate Grammar School, dearest husband of Marion and elder brother of Robert and the late Ann. Aged 88 years. Service at St Andrew's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 23^rd October at 11.00 am. No flowers by request, but if desired donations in memory of John for The Churches Conservation Trust may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

DOUGLAS ALBERT: Alby passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 8^th October, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Teresa, much loved Dad of Kathryn, Charlotte and James. Doting Grandad of Harriet, Imogen, Elliott and Austin. Loving Father-in-law to Christopher, Rhiannon and Kris and a dear friend to many. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Tuesday 22^nd October at 11:00am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Maggie’s Trust c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR or left at the service.

Peacefully at Penrith Hospital on Monday, 7^th October, Alan of Southwaite, Carlisle, beloved husband of Ena and a much loved dad, granda, father-in-law, brother and uncle. Aged 84 years. Service followed by interment at St. Giles Church, Great Orton on Monday, 21^st October at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Alan for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, 12^th September, Hazel of Surrey (formerly of Watermillock) daughter of the late Edwin and Christine, loving wife of Brian, dearly loved mother of Tim, Helen and Chris, a wonderful grandmother of Abigail, Georgie, Aaron and Annabel and a dear sister of David and Bill. Aged 82 years. Service and interment at All Saints' Church, Watermillock, Penrith on Wednesday, 23^rd October at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Hazel for All Saints’ Church, Watermillock may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Kingston Court Nursing Home, Carlisle, on Sunday, 6^th October, Lynn of Pooley Bridge, Penrith (formerly of Kendal and High Harrington), much loved wife of Tony, loving stepmother of Samantha and step-grandmother of Owain. Aged 74 years. Private cremation. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors.  TEL: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 2^nd October, Margaret of Penrith (formerly of Edenhall) beloved wife of the late Harvey, a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. Aged 77 years. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall, Penrith on Friday, 11^th October at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Margaret for Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.