Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 25^th January, after an illness bravely fought, Christopher (Jarv) of Pategill Court, Penrith, partner and soulmate of Tessa, stepfather of Trey, beloved son of Josie and the late Richard and a sadly missed brother, uncle and friend to many. Aged 44 years. Service at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Friday, 10^th February at 1.00pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jarv for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 26th January, Hazel, of Burrowgate, Penrith, treasured wife of Robert, dearly loved mam of Mark, much loved mother-in-law of Sal, devoted and proud nana of Marcia, Tilly, Jesse and Robbie, and an adored daughter of the late Jeff and Doris. Aged 73 years. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith, on Thursday, 9th February, at 11.30am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only but, if desired donations in memory of Hazel for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday 27^th January, Barbara Agnes (formerly of Penrith and Langwathby), much loved mam of Carol, Wendy and Kasey and a sadly missed grandmother of Dean and Sam, special great-grandmother of Tilly. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 8^th February at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Barbara for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Kingston Court Nursing Home, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 18^th January, Stan of Penrith, formerly of Keswick, loving husband of Grace, dearly loved dad of John and Paul, a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 6^th February at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Blood Bikes Cumbria may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Saturday, 7^th January, Brian Henry (Tyke), of Pategill Road, Penrith, beloved brother of Audrey, Gwen, Sylvia and the late Doreen and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great- uncle. Aged 77 years. Service and interment at St. Michael’s Church, Skelton on Friday, 27^th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Brian which will be divided between Dystonia UK and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 13^th January, Joan of Carleton Heights, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Derek, much loved mother of Diane, Helen and David, mother-in-law of Robert and Caroline, a dearly loved nana, great-nana and sister of Janice. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 26^th January at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for 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.