Recent Obituaries

Sadly, at home, on Monday, 25^th December, Tony of Shap, Penrith, a precious husband of Ann and a much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great grandad, uncle and a good friend to many. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 11^th January at 10.30am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Tony, which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Shap Surgery Equipment Fund, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Wednesday, 27^th December.  Frank, of Hadrian’s Park, Carlisle, much loved husband of Nora, beloved dad of George, Pat and Ursulla. Aged 86 Years. Service at St Andrews Church, Penrith, on Wednesday, 10^th January, at 10:30am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Donations in memory of Frank for Eden Valley Hospice, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road,  Penrith, CA11 8HR  

Peacefully at home, on Thursday 21^st December, Eve, dearly beloved wife of the late Anthony, cherished mother of Kirsty and Sally, devoted leader of the Eden Riding for the Disabled Group and much loved friend to many. Private cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Eve for the Eden Riding for the Disabled Group, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 19^th December, Robert (Bob) of Sandgate, Penrith (former landlord of The Golden Lion and Twa Dogs Inn, Keswick) much loved husband of the late Patricia (Pat) a dearly loved dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 8^th January at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Parkinson’s UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, peacefully of Darren at home, on Sunday, 17^th December surrounded by his family, he was a much loved husband of Amanda, dad of Clark, Pierce, Connor & Lewis, son of Enid, and the late Harold, brother of David, Catherine and the late Elizabeth, granddad, uncle, cousin and friend to so many. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, Penrith on Friday, 29^th December at 2.00 pm.  No flowers by request, if desired donations for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and will stay in our hearts forever.

Peacefully, after a long illness, at Kingston Court Care Home, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 13^th December, David James of Blencarn, Penrith, much loved brother, of Barbara, Jennifer and Steven and a sadly missed brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Aged 66 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 21^st December at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of David for Crohn’s and Colitis UK may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.