Recent Obituaries

CONNOR: Peacefully, at home on Monday, 8^th January, Christopher (Chris) of Clifford Road, Penrith, beloved husband of Desiree and a much loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. Aged 79 years. Service at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith, on Friday, 26^th January at 12.30pm, followed by private committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Chris for kidney Research UK may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital, Keswick on Thursday, 11^th January, William Edward (Eddie) of Raiselands Croft, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Marjorie, much loved dad of Michael, David, Frank, Ann and Judith, and a dearly loved granda, great-granda, father-in-law and uncle. Aged 95 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 24^th January at 11.00 am. Family flowers only. but if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be left 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, 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.