Recent Obituaries

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.

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.