Recent Obituaries

After a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 13^th July, John (Les) of Brunstock, Carlisle, (formerly of Mungrisdale), loving dad of Carole and Judith, father-in-law of Mike and the late David and grandfather of Nicola. Aged 97 years. Service and interment at St. Kentigern’s Church, Mungrisdale on Thursday, 25^th July at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Les for The UK Sepsis Trust, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, at home, on Tuesday, 9^th July, Michael of Mayburgh Avenue, Penrith, loving and devoted husband of Lorraine, much loved dad of Mathew and Emma, father-in-law of Alison and Craig , sadly missed gaga of Ellie and Abbie, brother and uncle. Aged 77 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Wednesday, 24^th July at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Mike for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Penrith Hospital, on Monday, 8^th July, Doreen of Brougham, Penrith, dearly loved wife of John, beloved mum of Nigel, Susan and Angela, step mum of Jane, a much loved grandma and mother-in-law who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 87 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Friday, 19^th July at 1.30pm followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Doreen which will be divided between British Heart Foundation and Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith,

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Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 1^st July, Joan Barbara of London Road, Carlisle, beloved wife of the late Tommy, much loved mam of David, Colin and Lynn, mother-in-law of Sharman, Liz and Michael and a dear grandma and great grandma. Aged 89 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Monday, 15^th July at 11.30 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Eden Valley Hospice and Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Suddenly, but peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 20^th June, Susan (Sue) of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Lancelot, loved mother of Amanda and Joanne, mother-in-law of Neil and Colin and nanna of Rebecca, Katie and Ellie. Aged 75 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 12^th July at 11.30am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at Kingston Court, Carlisle on Friday, 28^th June, Beryl of Penrith, wife of the late George, much loved mother of Stephen, Jonathan and Guy, grandmother of Sam, Douglas, Zoë, Edwin, Eleanor, Brontë and Dashiell and great-granny to Joni and Zach. Aged 96 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 11^th July at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Beryl for Alzheimer's Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.