Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, 5^th February, Frances of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mam of Linda, Joyce and the late Keith, much loved grandma of Steven, Laura, Dawn, Suzanne and Kev and great-grandma of Thomas. Aged 94 years. Private cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Monday, 17^th February at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Frances which will be divided between The Parish of Penrith and Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, 30^th January, Mary Muriel (Molly) of Hutton End, formally of North Netherscales, beloved wife of the late Thomas, adored mam of Margaret, Alan, Robert, David and Susan, Nana to 10 and Great Nana to 11, a greatly missed sister, mother-in-law, and a dear friend to so many people. Aged 92 Years. Service and Interment at St James Church, Hutton In The Forest, on Thursday, 13^th February, at 11:00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Molly, which will be divided between, Alzheimer’s Society, Hutton End Village Hall and St James Church, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 21^st January, Joan of White Ox Way, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Stuart and a much loved mother of Andrew. Service at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Friday, 7^th February at 11.00am, followed by Committal at Eden Valley Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Joan for The Parish of Penrith (St. Andrews Church) may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 14^th January, William (Bill) of Lazonby, much loved husband of Dorothy, adored dad of Victoria and Matthew, grandad of Daniel and Martha, brother of the late James and John. Aged 84 Years. Service and Interment at St Nicholas Church, Lazonby, on Thursday, 6^th February at 11:00am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of William in aid of Penrith Mountain Rescue, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 24^th January, aged 72 years. John, of Brougham Castle Farm, Brougham, will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Private Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle on Sunday, 12^th January, Alan of Askham, Penrith, beloved husband of Laura, a dear brother, uncle and good friend to many. Aged 68 years. Service of celebration and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 31^st January at 12.30 pm. Please feel free to wear something blue. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Alan for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.