Recent Obituaries

Osborne (Skipper): Suddenly at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday 18th May. John George of Willow Close, Penrith. Husband of the late Jean. Much loved dad of Paul and Janice. Father-in-law, Grandad, Great Grandad, brother, brother -in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend. Aged 91 years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th June at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of John for Alzheimer’s society 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 Saturday, 18^th May, Sheila, of Skirsgill Gardens, Penrith, wife of the late Brian, much loved mum of Nick. Aged 85 Years. Service and Interment at St Andrew’s Church, Greystoke, on Thursday 30^th May, at 10:30am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Sheila, in aid of St Andrew’s Church, Greystoke may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at Silloth Nursing Home, on Wednesday, 15^th May, Beatrice May, of Millhouse, a much-loved Sister, Auntie, and a good friend to many. Service and Interment at St Kentigern’s Church, Castle Sowerby, on Wednesday, 29^th May at 1:30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Beatrice in aid of St Kentigern’s Church, Castle Sowerby may be left at the service or send c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 11^th May, Misha of Fell Lane, Penrith, beloved wife of Alan, loving mam of Jacquie and Karen, mother-in-law of James, dearly loved nana of Laura, Beth and Josh and a great nana, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 75 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 24^th May at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Misha for Macmillan Cancer Support may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, 12^th May, George (Allan) of Ivegill, Carlisle, dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Carolyn, Chris and Nicholas, father-in-law of Julie and Julia, proud granda of Michael, Robert, David, Adam, Beth and Kate and great-granda of Sophia, Ellie and John. Aged 90 years. Service and interment at Christ Church, Ivegill on Wednesday, 22^nd May at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Allan which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, 30^th April, after a short illness, Eddie of Blencow Station, (Newbiggin), loving husband of Marina, father of Alan, father-in-law of Louise, grandad of Daniel, Nicola, Kaden and a good friend to many. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 14^th May at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Eddie for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.