Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, in the presence of his loving family, on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, Gordon, of Brougham, Penrith, beloved husband of Yvonne, cherished dad of Rachel and Richard, much loved brother of Elisabeth, a loving uncle and a friend to many. Aged 76 years. A service of thanksgiving and celebration of Gordon's life will be held at St Andrew's Church Penrith, on Thursday, 15th May, 2025, at 12 noon followed by a private committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Please feel free to wear what you are comfortable in. Family flowers only please but, donations, if so desired, for Cancer Research UK and the Great North Air Ambulance Service may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors Penrith CA11 8HR

At Eden Valley Hospice on Monday 21st April, surrounded by his loving family, Robin of Penrith. Dearly loved son of Margaret and Keith, loving partner of Angela and a very special friend of Angela's children, Harriet and Oliver, brother of Stephen and uncle of Tommy and will be sadly missed by his many friends. Aged 54 years, forever at peace. A service of love and thanksgiving will be held at St Catherine's Church, Penrith on Tuesday 13th May at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Please feel free to wear what you are comfortable in. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired will go towards the good work of Hospice at Home and Eden Animal Rescue and they can be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR. RIP

Née Warwick. Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 24^th April, Heather of Tynefield Drive, Penrith, a much loved and wonderful wife of Kip, loving mum of Dean and Paula and a sadly missed nana, sister and auntie. Aged 66 years. Private cremation. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 19^th April, Derick of Dockray, Penrith, dearly beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Michael and Pauline, father-in-law of Ang and Jon, a loving granda of Scott, Nikki, Jack, Kimberley, Rebecca and Jennifer who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Aged 84 years. Service and interment at Matterdale Church on Friday, 9^th May at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Derick for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

We are sad to announce that Alan passed away peacefully, at home in Penrith, on Thursday, 10^th April. Aged 90 years. Beloved father of Julia, Karen and Mark, and a dearly loved granda, great-granda, great-great-granda and brother. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Tuesday, 6^th May at 12.30 pm followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Alan which will be divided between Penrith Mountain Rescue and Sound Advice Cumbria may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Nèe McPherson. Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Friday, 18^th April. Mary, beloved wife of Tom, of Silverband, Knock, much loved mam of John, mother-in-law of Kath, grandma of Angela and Alan and great grandma of Brody. Aged 93 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 2^nd May at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Mary, which will be divided between St. Michael’s Church (Kirkby Thore PCC) and Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.