Recent Obituaries

Passed peacefully in his sleep, on Monday 23^rd October. Joseph (Peter), of Penrith, Aged 86 Years. Survived by Keith, Joanne, Kathleen and their families. The world has sadly lost another decent soul and we rejoice in our memories of him.. A Celebration of all that he was and is, will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday 10^th November and 12:30pm. No dress code or flowers, please, but if desired, donations in memory of Peter for Alzheimer’s Society UK, would be greatly appreciated and can 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 Monday, 23^rd October, Sheila of Brougham, Penrith, beloved wife of David, much loved mum of David and Jenny, mother-in-law, sadly missed Granny of Beth, sister and auntie. Aged 78 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 2^nd November at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Sheila which will be divided between Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Monday, 16^th October, Margaret of Low Plains Farm, Calthwaite, beloved wife of the late Bernard, much loved mother of Jeremy, Charlie and Mark and a sadly missed mother-in-law, grandma, great grandma, loving sister of Jean and auntie. Aged 88 years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 8^th November at 11.00am. Please feel free to wear bright colours. If desired, donations in memory of Margaret for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, after a long illness, bravely borne with dignity, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday, 16^th October, Keith of Penrith, dearest husband of Vivien, brother of Ian and brother-in-law of Linda. Aged 78 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 27^th October at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Sunday, 3^rd September, Edward of Newbiggin, Penrith, a much loved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. Aged 19 years. Private Service at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Edward which will be divided between, St. Catherine’s Church, Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at home, on Thursday, 5^th October, Rosemary Joyce of Kirkoswald. Aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Patrick and a dearly loved sister of Katharine. Service at St. Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald, Penrith on Friday, 20^th October at 10.00 am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between St. Oswald's Church and Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.