Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, on Thursday, 14^th May, surrounded by her loving family, Sheila, of Braco near Dunblane, formerly of Watermillock, Penrith, dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Peter, beloved grandma of Lois, sadly missed mother-in-law of Laura, cherished sister of Trevor, Jennifer, Susan, Ian, Sandra, Dianne, Carol and the late Brian and a treasured auntie. Aged 81 years. Service and interment at All Saints' Church, Watermillock on Saturday, 30^th May at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Sheila for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Saturday, 18^th April, Frances Doreen of Penrith, beloved wife of Isaac, loving mam of Keith, David and Bryan, treasured granny of Iain, Emma, Georgina, Miranda, Niall and Toby and mother-in-law of Karen, Ally and Denise. Aged 87 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 29^th May at 2.00 pm. No flowers by request, if desired, donations in memory of Doreen for Patterdale 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 Sunday, 10^th May, Nettie of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Joe and good friend to many. Aged 88 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 28^th May at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Nettie for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 11^th May, Brian Maxwell of Penrith, loving husband of Mavis, father of Sandra and Marian, grandad of Emma, great-grandad of Kimi and father-in-law of Jim. Aged 91 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 27^th May at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Brian for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, on Wednesday, 29^th April, Richard (Dick) of Fairhill Close, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Shirley, much loved dad of Steve and Kathryn, treasured granda of Tanya, Jack, Whitney and Courtney, great-granda of Jordan, Alesha , Petra, Saskia, Kassie, Carter and River. Aged 90 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 13^th May at 12.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Dick for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Sunday, 26^th April, Dorothy (formerly of Shap) beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of David and Tony, much loved mother-in-law of Tracy and the late Jayne, proud granny of Wayne, Grant, Sammie and Brad. Dorothy will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 11^th May at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Dorothy for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.