Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, on Wednesday, 2nd April, Mike. Much loved husband of Ann, loving dad of Pete and Alison, father-in-law of Chris and Ian, grandad pops to Tom, loving brother to Sandra, and a much-loved uncle, aged 75 years. A private committal will take place followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Wigton Road Methodist Church, Carlisle on Wednesday 23rd April at 12.00noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Mike for The Masonic Charitable Foundation may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardson's Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Sunday, 30^th March, Sheila, of Pooley Bridge, Penrith, (formerly of Sale, Manchester), a much loved mum of Christine, and the late Alison, mother-in-law of the late Steve and sister of David. Aged 88 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 22^nd April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Sheila for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 2^nd April, Karen of Appleby-in-Westmorland, much loved wife of David, loving mum of Shannon and Alarna, grandma of Daisy and Lilah, who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends, Aged 57 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 24^th April at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Karen which will be divided between Eden Valley Hospice and 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.

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital, following a short illness, on Thursday, 27^th March, Barbara Mary of Langwathby, Penrith, beloved wife of Alan, much loved mum of Alison, Helen, Claire and Jennifer, grandma of Lewis, Josh, Miguel, Brandon, Poppy, Lucas and Daisy, sister of Muriel and Maureen, also remembered by Malcolm, Mike, Ian, Pauline, Janette, Alan, Dean, Andy, Miguel and Michelle. Aged 73 years. Service at St. Peter's Church, Langwathby on Monday, 7^th April at 2.00 pm followed by interment at Langwathby Cemetery. Flowers welcome or if desired, donations in memory of Barbara for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 12^th March, Jim (James) of Lazonby, Penrith, much loved Pops of Ben, and a sadly missed grandad of Mia, Ava, Eadie, little Ava and Matilda. Aged 77 years. A Celebration for Jim’s life will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday 11^th April at 2.00pm. If desired, donations in memory of Jim for Eden Animal Rescue, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 22^nd March, Diane of Sycamore Drive, Penrith, beloved wife of Ronnie, much loved mum of Stephen and Kerry, devoted gran of Matthew, Thomas, Charlotte, Harry and Toby and a sadly missed mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Aged 70 years. Service of Celebration followed by interment at St. John’s Church, Newton Reigny on Monday, 7^th April at 11.00am. family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Diane for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.