Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on Thursday, 30^th March, David, of Graham Street, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Nancy, much loved father of Peter, Nicholas and Rachel, treasured grandpa of William and Arthur, father- in- law of Kate and Paul and a sadly missed uncle of Sarah, Andrew and John. Aged 85 years.  Funeral Service to be held at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Friday, April 14^th at 11.30 am followed by private cremation. At the request of the family, wearing black is neither required nor expected. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of David for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Penrith Hospital, on Monday 13th March, Joan, of Culgaith, formerly of Penrith and Calthwaite, beloved wife of the late Sandy, adored mum of Alistair and Stephen, cherished mother-in-law of Claire and Annika, and much-loved grannie of Ross and Joel. Aged 88 years. Funeral at Eden Valley Crematorium, Temple Sowerby, on Thursday, 6th April, at 2.00pm, to which all friends are warmly invited to attend. Service to be followed immediately by a celebration of both Joan and Sandy’s lives, and their respective music and veterinary careers, at North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, on Thursday 6th April from 4.00pm. All are welcome. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations for Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Michael died peacefully on Sunday,12^th March 2023 aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Vicky for 66 years, loving father to James, Radcliffe and Sophie and proud grandfather of Tom, Rosanna, Amelia, Harry, Jack, Mollie, Orlando, Matilda and Fabian. Service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Church, High Hesket on Wednesday, 5^th April at 2.00 pm. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 3^rd March, James (Jim) of High Close Holiday Home Park, Bassenthwaite, Keswick (formerly of The Quiet Site, Watermillock) a much loved husband, dad, grandad and brother. Aged 83 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.

Nancy. Peacefully, at Croft Avenue Care Home, with her daughters by her side, on Monday, 20th March. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian Hanson, much loved mum of Jacky and Louise, and the late Yvonne, grandmother and great-grandmother of Christopher, Elizabeth, Lucy, Layla and Leo. Aged 87 years. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday, 31st March at 2pm. Please feel free to wear colour. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Nancy for the RSPB can be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Saturday, 18^th March, Jack of Croft Avenue, Penrith, beloved husband of Betty, much loved brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Aged 93years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Thursday, 6^th April at 10.00am, followed by Private Committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jack for MS Society may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.