Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, in the presence of his loving family, on Monday 21st July, George, of Penrith. Beloved husband to Barbara, cherished dad to Ross and Sam, loving father-in-law to Lee and Helen, a much-loved grandad to Sophia, Josh, Zac and Bobbi, brother, and a friend to many. Aged 80 years. A service of love and celebration will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 20th August, at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, for Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland, may be left at the service, or sent c/o Richardson's Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, CA11 8HR. All of George’s loving family would like to thank The Lakes Medical Practice and Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland, for the care they gave to George.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Saturday, 21^st June, Robert (Bob) of Hargreaves Court, Penrith, beloved husband of Nancy, much loved dad and a sadly missed grandad, great grandad, brother and uncle. Aged 88 years. Private Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Bob for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, 28^th June, Mick of Carleton Road, Penrith, beloved husband of Rhonda, much loved and proud dad of Anthony and Victoria, father-in-law of Shaun, sadly missed brother of Winnie, Frankie and Billy and brother-in-law of Elizabeth and Pat. Aged 78 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 10^th July at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Mick for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, but unexpectedly at home, on Friday, 20^th June, Jacqueline (Jackie) of Armathwaite, Carlisle, (former children’s nurse at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle) beloved wife of Ian, much loved mam of Kathrine and a sadly missed nana of Ben, Nicola and Jess, sister and auntie. Aged 72 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 9^th July at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations, in memory of Jackie, which will be divided between Eden Valley Hospice and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, in her sleep, in the presence of her daughter, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 20^th June, Sheila of Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mam of Gaynor, nannan of David, Mary, Sinead and Erin, great-nanna She of Cory, Seth and Nancy, who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 7^th July at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Sheila for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith,  CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, with her daughter by her side, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 23^rd June, Dorothy (Dot) of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Reg, much loved mam of Lynne and her fiancé Brian, loving nanna of Liam and Riah and great-nanna of Reggie. Aged 95 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 4^th July at 3.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Dot for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.