Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 6^th January, Irene of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Keith, much loved mam of Andrew, Karen and Stuart and a dearly loved mother-in-law, nannie, "GG" and sister of Anne. Aged 79 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 19^th January at 12.30 pm. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between British Heart Foundation and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, on Saturday, 30^th December, Kenneth (Ken) of Canny Croft, Penrith (former Childrens Mentor at Ullswater School) beloved husband of Wendy, much loved dad of Libi, and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, uncle and good friend to many. Aged 75 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Thursday, 18^th January at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ken which will be divided between Eden Animal Rescue and Young Minds may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Monday, 25th December, Marion of Penrith, the best mam, nanna, partner , sister and sister-in-law who will be very sadly missed. Aged 67 years. Private cremation. If desired, donations in memory of Marion for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith, on Tuesday, 26th December, Edith, formally of Greystoke, much loved wife of the late Tom, a dearly loved Aunt, Sister-in-Law, and a good friend to many. Aged 86 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday, 12th January at 2pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Edith, which will be divided between, St Andrews church, Greystoke, and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be left at the service or send c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Nèe MacGregor. Kay of Newton Reigny, Penrith. Aged 75 years. Passed away, gently and with grace at home, on Tuesday, after a long illness, in the presence of her husband of 53 years, John, and some members of the medical teams that had supported her so kindly and well throughout. Particular thanks to the staff of NCIC, Penrith’s District Nurses, Palliative Care Team, Hospice at Home and Birbeck Medical Practice. Kay served Cumbria for nearly 25 years with distinction in various roles including 10 years as the first woman nationally to be a Director of Social Services where at the time she advanced and secured the protection of children and older people. Her cremation will be private. A Memorial Meeting will be held in Spring at The Friends’ Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Penrith. A notice of its date and time will be published in due course. Thanks should also be given to friends, family, God Children and neighbours who supported Kay and John through her illness. Any enquiries to

Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

John Stanley, passed away, at home, peacefully, in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, 27^th December. John, of Plumpton, Penrith, beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Martin and Carole and a sadly missed father-in-law, granda, brother and uncle. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 11^th January at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John for the M E Association may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.