Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 11^th February, Roland (Roy) of Calthwaite, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Jean, loving dad of Brian and his partner Alison and the late Kathleen and a dear granda of Millie. Aged 88 years. Service and interment at St. James' Church, Hutton-in-the-Forest on Wednesday 26^th February at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for St. James' Church may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but very peacefully at home on Saturday, 15^th February, Brian (JB) formerly of Hallfield Farm, Hesket Newmarket, beloved husband and best friend of Barbara, much loved dad of Andrew and Libby, dear father-in-law of Caroline and a sadly missed granda, great-granda, brother and good friend to many. Aged 82 years. Service and interment at St. Kentigern’s Church, Castle Sowerby on Tuesday, 25^th February at 11.30am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Brian for St. Kentigern's Church may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on, Saturday, 8^th February, Malcolm, of Burnrigg Court Care Home, Carlisle, dearly loved husband of Ann, brother-in-law of Herbert and the late Bryony Connor, Stephen and Michael, Brother-in-law of Donald and Pat Connor, Rachel, James and Thomas, Jonathan and Tanya, loving niece Margaret and son Jamie. Aged 98 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday 19^th February at 11:00 am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Stroke Association and RNIB, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Passed away at home on Friday, 7^th February, Malcolm of Scotland Road, Penrith, a much loved father, grandfather, brother and father-in-law. Aged 71 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 21^st February at 10.20am. No flowers please, but if desired donations in memory of Malcolm for Eden Valley Hospice may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Park Grove Rest Home, Burscough, on Tuesday, 4^th February, Alan formerly of Icold Road, Greystoke, beloved husband of the late Joyce, dearly loved dad of Andrew and the late June, father-in-law of Linda, proud and devoted granda of Craig, Tracey, Christopher and Rebecca and a loving great-granda. Aged 96 Years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 18^th February at 12.20 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for The Salvation Army may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Sunday, 9^th February, Hilda of White Ox Way, Penrith, beloved wife of Billy much loved mam of Anne, Helen and John and a sadly missed grandma, sister, auntie and mother-in-law. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Monday, 17^th February at 11.30am followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Penrith Cricket Club may sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.