Recent Obituaries

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.

Peacefully, at home on Thursday, 9^th March, Alan David, of The Parklands, Penrith, (formerly of Kendal) beloved husband and best friend of Christine, much loved father of David and Mark, father-in-law of Rachel and Victoria, grandpa of Isla, Alice, Esme and Oscar and brother of Peter. Aged 75 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 20^th March at 11.00am. Family flowers only, 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.

We are sad to announce the passing of Margaret on Saturday, 25^th February at the age 96 years, she was much loved by many people. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Edenhall on Monday, 27^th March at 11.30am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Margaret which will be divided between St. Cuthbert’s Church (Edenhall PCC) and Patterdale Mountain Rescue Association Ltd may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Barbara, passed away peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 3^rd March after a short illness. Aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late David, dearly loved mother of Roger and Jenny, loving grandma of Charlotte and Sophie and a much loved mother-in-law, sister and auntie. Service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Threlkeld on Friday, 10^th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and The British Red Cross may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Marguerite Viola. Peacefully, at Winter's Park Care Home, on Saturday, 25th February, 2023, with close family by her side. Dearly beloved mother of Andrew and Elaine, her five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Aged 96 years. Private funeral service and cremation. If desired, donations in memory of Maguerite for the Smile Train charity who support cleft surgery worldwide. These can be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.