Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, on Wednesday, 11^th December, Jean of Rydal Crescent, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mum of Gillian, Jayne and Helen and a sadly missed mother-in-law and grandma. Aged 89 years. Service of Thanksgiving at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Monday, 30^th December at 10.30am, followed by private committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jean which will be divided between The Parish of Penrith and The Children’s Society may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Monday 9^th December, Anita, of Brough, beloved wife of Mike, much loved mam of Adrian and Nicole, sister of Marlene, Sharon and the late Malcolm, sister-in-law of Helen, brother-in-law of Gordon and Johnny, and adored Grandma of Archie, Toby and Charlotte. Aged 64 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 20^th December at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Anita in aid of Cancer Research UK may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HR.   

Unexpectedly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 6^th December, Cliff of Edenhall, Penrith, a much loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 19^th December at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Cliff which will be divided between British Heart Foundation and St. Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall may be left at the Service or sent to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Thursday 5^th December, Peter, of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Paul and Clare, sadly missed by his seven grandchildren, fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Norma and family in France. Aged 86 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Tuesday 17^th December at 12:30pm. It was Peter’s wish that anyone coming to the service wears bright colours. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Peter 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, at home, on Thursday, 5^th December, Jean of Croft Terrace, Penrith, dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother of Robert and Gillian, a dear mother-in-law of Julie and Ron, proud grannie of George, Grace, Phillipa and Christopher. Aged 93 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Thursday, 19^th December at 11.00am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jean for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 29^th November. George Anthony (Tony) of Penrith, beloved husband of Maureen, dad of Mark and Chris, father-in-law of Barbara and Grandad of Lara, Seb and Kayleigh. Aged 82 Years. Private Funeral Service. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, 01768 891189