Recent Obituaries

Grattan: Beloved husband, father and grandfather, aged 79 years, a proud Welshman who loved the Cumbrian fells, passed away, peacefully at home in Penrith on Thursday, 14^th March. Private committal at Eden Valley Crematorium, followed by a Service of Celebration for Grattan’s life, at Penrith Methodist Church, on Friday, 5^th April at 3.00pm. The family invite you to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in his memory, which shall be divided between Hospice at Home, Carlisle & North Lakeland and Help Musicians (formerly the Musicians Benevolent Fund), may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 22^nd March, John, of Tirril, Penrith, Caring husband, father & grandfather, John will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Aged 92 years. Service and Interment at St Michael’s Church, Barton, on Thursday, 4^th April at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of John in aid of St Michaels Church, Barton, and their service to the local community, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors. Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Southport General Hospital, on Sunday 10^th March, William Edward (Ted), of Great Salkeld, Penrith, beloved husband of Barbara, Father, Grandad, Great Grandad, and a good friend to many. Service at St Catherines Church, Penrith, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery, on Wednesday 3^rd April at 11:00am. If desired instead of flowers, donations in memory of Ted, in aid of Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Kingston Court Care Home, Carlisle, on Thursday, 14^th March, Gladys formerly of Pele Court, Penrith, widow of the late Harry, dearest mother of John and a friend to many. Aged 97 Years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 27^th March at 11.15 am followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Gladys for Barnardo’s may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at home, on Tuesday, 5^th March, Doreen of Newton House, Penrith (formerly of Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith) dearly loved wife of the late Bob for 63 years, loving mam of James and the late David and their wives Helen and Carolyn, precious grandma of Christopher, Chloe and Caitlin and great-grandma of Greyson and Hudson. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 22^nd March at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Doreen which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends (for the District Nurses) may be left at the Service or sent c/0 Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 5^th March Kenneth (Ken) of Tirril, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Janice, loving dad of David and the late John, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Aged 87 years. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Barton on Tuesday, 19^th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Ken for Diabetes UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.