Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Dalton Court Care Home, Cockermouth, on Thursday, 19^th December. Robert (Gordon), husband of Sheila, devoted dad of Jacqueline and Yvonne, father-in-law of Peter and the late Phillip, treasured grandad of Jason, Sarah, Michelle and Graham, loving great grandad, brother, and a good friend to many. Aged 93 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Tuesday 7^th January, at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Gordon in aid of Eden Animal Rescue, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Cambridge, on Sunday, 24^th November, Patricia Mary, previously of Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and auntie. Aged 99 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Suddenly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Christmas Day, John of Howrigg Farm, Blencarn, Penrith, much loved brother of Peter, Margaret, Jean and Carol, a sadly missed brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle and good friend to many. Aged 73 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 10^th January at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of John for the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria (cheques made payable to Newcastle Hospitals Trust) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith,CA11 8HR

Peacefully, aged 85 years, on Saturday 21^st December, Stephen, beloved husband of Rita, devoted father of Jonathan, Julia, James and the late Richard. Requiem Mass at St Catherine's Church, Penrith, on Monday 6th January, at 2:00pm, followed by a private committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Sunday, 15^th December, Colin of Sockbridge, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Kathleen, much loved dad of Adam and a good friend to many. Aged 81 years. Service at St. Michael’s Church, Barton on Thursday, 9^th January at 11.00am, followed by Private Committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Colin for Prostate Cancer UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

peacefully, at home surrounded by family, on her birthday, 16th December, Aged 92 years. Mary of County Durham, adored wife of the late George, beloved mum of Greg and mother-in-law of Ashley. Devoted Grandma to Nicole and Natasha, loving sister of Verna. At Marys request, a private cremation will take place, however if you wish, you can donate in Marys memory to The Salvation Army c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR