Recent Obituaries

Sadly, at Kingston Court, Carlisle on Friday, 28^th June, Beryl of Penrith, wife of the late George, much loved mother of Stephen, Jonathan and Guy, grandmother of Sam, Douglas, Zoë, Edwin, Eleanor, Brontë and Dashiell and great-granny to Joni and Zach. Aged 96 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 11^th July at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Beryl for Alzheimer's Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a long illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 26^th June, Freda of Shap, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mam of John and Peter, and a sadly missed gran, sister, and auntie. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 8^th July at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Freda, for Shap Surgery Equipment Fund, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but Peacefully at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 14th June, Christine, of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother of Gordon and Bruce, mother-in-law of Jayne, sadly missed granny of Layla, Robbie and George and loving sister to Katherine and her brother John. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Michael's Church, Barton on Tuesday, 2nd July at 11.00am followed by private interment at Penrith Cemetery. At Christines request, please wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in aid of Stroke Fund Elm Ward Carlisle, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Grisedale Croft Care Home, Alston, on Monday, 10th June, Harry of Alston, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Eva, much loved dad, father-in-law, uncle, grandad and great grandad and good friend to many. Family and friends please meet at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 27th June for service at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, if possible, please wear something yellow in memory of Harry (his favourite colour). Donations in memory of Harry in aid of Morgan’s Dog Rescue, Alston, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 14^th June, Raymond (Ray) of Penruddock, Penrith, beloved husband of Janey, dear dad of Karen and the late Mark, grandad of Sarah and Rachel and a sadly missed uncle, father-in-law, brother-in-law and a friend to many. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Thursday, 27^th June at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ray, which will be divided between Penruddock Reading Room Committee and Birbeck Medical Group Equipment Fund, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Nèe Cooper. Suddenly, at home on Wednesday, 5^th June, Ella of Stainton, Penrith, a much loved mam, stepmother, nana, great-nana, auntie and a good friend to many. Aged 93 years. Service and interment at St. Andrews Church, Dacre on Friday, 28^th June at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ella for St. Andrew’s Church (Dacre PCC) may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.