Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 19^th July, Ken of Clifton, a beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandad of Hope, Mark, Heidi and Ellen. Aged 77 years. Service at St Andrew's Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 30^th July at 11.30 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for The Stroke Unit, the Cumberland Infirmary may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

 Peacefully after a long illness, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 15th July, Karoly of Little Salkeld formerly of Hungary, a freedom fighter in the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, a cultured man and loving husband of Rosemary.  Aged 82 years. A thanksgiving Service will be held at the Quaker Meeting House, Penrith on Friday 26th July at 2pm.  Donations for Parkinson's UK, Eden Support Group may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Tuesday, 9^th July, Joseph (Jobby) of Stainton, Penrith, beloved brother of Margaret and Edwin and the late Mary and John and a sadly missed brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 17^th July at 10.20am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Cancer Research UK may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.   

                                                                                                                           ‘At Rest’                                                                                                                                                       

Paul: Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Saturday, 6th July, beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Mark and Calvin, loving father-in-law of Lydia. Aged 59 years. Funeral Service at Carlisle Crematorium, on Wednesday, 17th July, at 12:20pm. Family flowers only, but donations welcome in memory of Paul for 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 Sunday, 30^th June, Richard “Dick” of Great Salkeld, beloved husband of Margaret, and much loved father, brother and uncle.  Aged 81 years. Private Thanksgiving Service.  Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, on Wednesday, 26th June, Marshall of Stainton, formerly of Newton Rigg, loving father of George, devoted step father of Ann and John, beloved grandfather of Victoria, Ben, David, Sarah, Daniella and Liam, cherished great grandfather of Harrison, Kristen and Erin and dear brother of Jonnie and the late Mary and Dick.  Aged 99 years. Private Cremation followed by a Thanksgiving Service at St Andrew’s Church, Dacre on Friday, 5th July at 12:30 pm.  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.