Recent Obituaries

Suddenly, on Tuesday, 26^th November, Ricardo Daniel Pacheco Ferreira (Ricky) of Carlisle, a much loved and popular, father of Mia, son of Maria and Tiago, brother of Catia and Rafael, uncle of Daniel, Filipe and Gonçalo, brother in law of Joao and Hannah and friend too many. Aged 34 years he will be missed dearly by all. Mass at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Monday, 9^th December at 1.30pm, followed by committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Please feel free to wear bright colours as per family wishes. Flowers welcome, if desired donations in memory of Ricky, which will be divided between, St. Catherine’s Church and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be made at the Mass, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

                                                   ‘R.I.P.’

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 27^th November, Marjorie, of Newton Reigny, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Des, much loved mam of Glenys, Kenneth and Christine, precious nanna of Darren, Rebecca, Ryan and Jamie, cherished great nanna of Reuben, Emmeline and Luca and a sadly missed mother-in-law of Kevin and Gaye. Aged 87 years. Service at Langwathby Methodist Chapel, on Wednesday, 11^th December at 11.30am, followed by interment at Langwathby Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Marjorie for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith, on Friday, 29th November, Tommy (Thomas) of Watermillock and recently Penrith, beloved husband of the late Jessie, and long-term companion of Doreen, Dad of Margaret and James, father in law of Peter and Liz, and grandfather of Robbie and Luke, died aged 96 years. A great friend to many people across the county and beyond.  Service and interment at All Saints Church, Watermillock, on Monday, 23rd December, at 1:00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Tommy in aid of Watermillock Church and 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.

Suddenly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday, 25^th November, Linda of Carleton Drive, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of Kate, Eric, Alex, Trisha and the late Denise, a much loved nanna, great-nanna and mother-in-law. Aged 89 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery on Thursday, 12^th December at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Linda which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, on Thursday, 21^st November, Brian of Plumpton, Penrith, loving husband of Mary, much loved father of Jennifer, Alistair and Andrew and a sadly missed grandad and great grandad. Aged 87 years. Private Service and interment at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Great Salkeld. If desired donations in memory of Brian for St. Cuthbert’s Church (Great Salkeld PCC) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital on Thursday, 21^st November, Joan of Woodlands, Bridge Lane Penrith, formerly of Skelton, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Len, a dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Jacquie and Dave. Aged 98 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 9^th December at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Joan, which will be divided between Patterdale Mountain Rescue and Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.