Recent Obituaries

It is with great sadness, we said goodbye to Robert (Rob) of Greystoke, Penrith on Monday, 22^nd May at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, following a short illness, fought with great courage and dignity, dearly loved son of Janice and the late Eddie, much loved brother of Dan and Matty, brother-in-law of Kim and Michelle, loving uncle of Kiera, Oliver and Jacob, sadly missed nephew, cousin and good friend to many. Aged 38 years. Service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Greystoke, on Wednesday, 7^th June at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith,  CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 17^th May, Walter of Penrith, beloved husband of the late Kathleen, much loved dad of Jill and Sally, father-in-law of Ian and Mike, proud grandad of William, Lucy, Oliver and the late Victoria and great-grandad Walter of Isla, Fiona, Declan, Sophie and Phoebe, also loving brother of George, Christine, Alfred and the late Dolores, Patricia, Jack and Delicia. Aged 90 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Thursday, 1^st June at 12.30 pm followed by private interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between The Parish of Penrith and Cumbria Wildlife Trust may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Stobars Hall Care Home, on Saturday, 13^th May, Alan (formerly of Hall Farm, Newbiggin, Temple Sowerby) Aged 75 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 30^th May at 12.30pm. No flowers please, but if desired, donations in memory of Alan for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, 3^rd May, June of Raiselands Croft, Penrith, a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, nan, aunt and good friend to many. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 19^th May at 11.00 am. Family flowers only ,but if desired donations, which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and the Edington Centre Penrith may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly at home, on Friday, 14^th April, Thelma of Lonsdale Court, Penrith (formerly Thelma Tomlinson of Lazonby) a much loved mother, grandma, great grandma and auntie. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 3^rd May at 10.45am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Thelma for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 15^th April, Linda of Barco Terrace, Penrith, beloved mum of Stephen, David and Eve and a sadly missed grandma and great grandma. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 4^th May at 2.00pm. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations in memory of Linda for the provision of children’s books, with cheques made payabel to Beaconside Primary School, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.