Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 31^st July, Gordon, of Greystoke, Penrith, brother of Richard, uncle of Emma, Gillian and Jonathon, well known businessman and owner of Joseph James Furnishings. Aged 88 Years. Service at St Andrews Church Greystoke on, Thursday 15^th August, at 1pm, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Gordon for British Heart Foundation, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Eden Manor Care Home, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 31^st July. Aged 95 years. A much loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Long time family Doctor in Clitheroe, Lancashire. Service and interment at All Saints Church, Culgaith on Monday, 12^th August at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Rex which will be divided between Howard League for Penal Reform and Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, in Dalton in Furness, on Monday, 8^th July, Harry (formally of Glenridding) much loved son of the late Bob and Mary, dad of Paul and Lynn and grandad of Danielle, Callum, Sam, Chloe and Jessica. Aged 78 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on, Monday, 5^th August, at 12:30pm.  Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Harry for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR 

After a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 13^th July, John (Les) of Brunstock, Carlisle, (formerly of Mungrisdale), loving dad of Carole and Judith, father-in-law of Mike and the late David and grandfather of Nicola. Aged 97 years. Service and interment at St. Kentigern’s Church, Mungrisdale on Thursday, 25^th July at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Les for The UK Sepsis Trust, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, at home, on Tuesday, 9^th July, Michael of Mayburgh Avenue, Penrith, loving and devoted husband of Lorraine, much loved dad of Mathew and Emma, father-in-law of Alison and Craig , sadly missed gaga of Ellie and Abbie, brother and uncle. Aged 77 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Wednesday, 24^th July at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Mike for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Penrith Hospital, on Monday, 8^th July, Doreen of Brougham, Penrith, dearly loved wife of John, beloved mum of Nigel, Susan and Angela, step mum of Jane, a much loved grandma and mother-in-law who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 87 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Friday, 19^th July at 1.30pm followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Doreen which will be divided between British Heart Foundation and Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith,

CA11 8HR.