Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, after a long illness bravely borne, on Tuesday, 6^th August, Joan of Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Bobby, much loved mam of Duncan, Charles and Vanessa, mother-in-law of Wray, Mandy and the late Les, devoted nana of Kevin, Katie, Hannah, Samantha and Jamie, a loving great-nana, sister, aunt and friend to many. Aged 84 years, Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 16^th August at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Joan 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.

Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 4^th August, James Walters (Walter) of Kirkoswald, Penrith, beloved husband of 70 years to Audrey and much loved father of Neil and the late Vaughan. Aged 91 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 16^th August at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Walter 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.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 31^st July, Gordon, of Greystoke, Penrith, brother of Richard, uncle of Emma, Gillian and Jonathon, well known businessman and owner of Joseph James Furnishings. Aged 88 Years. Service at St Andrews Church Greystoke on, Thursday 15^th August, at 1pm, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Gordon for British Heart Foundation, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Eden Manor Care Home, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 31^st July. Aged 95 years. A much loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Long time family Doctor in Clitheroe, Lancashire. Service and interment at All Saints Church, Culgaith on Monday, 12^th August at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Rex which will be divided between Howard League for Penal Reform and Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, in Dalton in Furness, on Monday, 8^th July, Harry (formally of Glenridding) much loved son of the late Bob and Mary, dad of Paul and Lynn and grandad of Danielle, Callum, Sam, Chloe and Jessica. Aged 78 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on, Monday, 5^th August, at 12:30pm.  Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Harry for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR 

After a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 13^th July, John (Les) of Brunstock, Carlisle, (formerly of Mungrisdale), loving dad of Carole and Judith, father-in-law of Mike and the late David and grandfather of Nicola. Aged 97 years. Service and interment at St. Kentigern’s Church, Mungrisdale on Thursday, 25^th July at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Les for The UK Sepsis Trust, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.