Recent Obituaries

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.

Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 7th December. Sylvia, of Newton House, wife of the late Ken, beloved Mum of Brian, Janice, Gary, Sam, Hedley and Theresa., much loved Grandma of Paul, Alexandra, Natasha, Saskia and Adie, Sister and a good friend to many. Service at St Andrew's Church, Penrith, on Friday 22nd December at 12:00 noon, followed by Interment at Penrith Cemetery, black tie optional. Family flowers only, If desired, donations in memory of Sylvia, for Alzheimer's Society may be send c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 12^th December, William (Billy) of Meadow View, Lingstubbs Farm, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Edith, sadly missed dad of Helen and Robert, father-in-law of Joanne, proud granda of Matthew, Elsie and Millie, much loved brother of Mary and John, a dear brother-in-law and uncle aged 81 years. Service at Church in the Barn on Wednesday, 20^th December at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Church in the Barn and Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 6^th December, John Tyson of Great Salkeld, Penrith (formerly of Brougham and Thomas Close) beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Aged 91 Years. Service and interment at St. James’ Church, Hutton-in-the -Forest on Tuesday, 19^th December at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John for St. James’ Church, (Hutton-in-the-Forest, PCC) may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Eleanor Handyside (Ellie) died reluctantly at home on the 27th November dearly loved wife or the late Sonny loving mother of Casey, Dick and Mag. Mother-in-law to Kath and Lou, a special Grandma and Great-Grandma who will be sadly missed Aged 92 years. Service at St Kentigern's Church, Castle Sowerby on Wednesday 20th December at 10:30am. Family flowers only but, if desired donations which will be divided between Caldbeck Surgery Charitable Fund and Penrith League of friends may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.