Recent Obituaries

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.

Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 22^nd November, John of Ousby, Penrith, beloved husband of Meryl, much loved dad of Helen, Kate, Claire, Stephen and the late Charlotte, loving grandfather of Sam and Alice. Aged 79 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 5^th December at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John 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 his loving family, on Friday, 15^th November, Eric of Unthank Farm, Unthank, Gamblesby, beloved husband of the late Susan, a much loved dad, father-in-law and granda. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 27^th November at 10.45 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Eric which will be divided between Kirkoswald Surgery Equipment Fund and Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends (earmarked for the wonderful team of District Nurses) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Friday, 15^th November, Gilfrid William (Gilly) of Langwathby, beloved husband of Anne, dear dad and father-in-law of Annette and Jim, Jayne and Brian, Elaine and Phil, a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Aged 92 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 25^th November at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Gilly which will be divided between Langwathby Methodist Chapel and Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Sunday, 10^th November, Jodie, of Ainstable, dearly loved daughter of Richard and Teena, loving sister of Marcus, much loved partner of Glyn. Aged 48 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Thursday, 21^st November at 11:00am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Jodie in aid of Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, on Wednesday, 30^th October, Gill of Threlkeld, Keswick, beloved wife, mother and daughter. Following a private cremation, a Memorial Service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Threlkeld, on Monday, 18^th November, at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Gill for Macmillan Cancer Support and St Mary’s Church may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.