Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, in the presence of his loving wife and daughter Daphne, on Thursday, 5^th March, John (Michael) of Penrith (formerly of Penruddock) beloved husband of Elizabeth, much loved dad of Fiona, Stephen, Daphne and Michelle, proud grandda of Sean, Melissa, Jacob and Abigail and a sadly missed father-in-law, great uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many. Aged 89 Years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 25^th March at 11.00 am followed by private interment at Penrith Cemetery. At Michael’s request please wear casual clothes. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Michael which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and District Nurses Amenity Fund may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Kingston Court Care Home, Carlisle, on Friday, 6^th March, Kenneth (Ken) of Penrith (formerly of High Knipe Bampton) much loved husband of Margeret, cherished dad of Kathryn and Alan, treasured grandad of Nick and Lorenz and a proud father-in-law of Ged and Gill. Private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Ken for Prostate Cancer UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, on Monday, 9^th March, Neil Mark (Accountant) of Fallowfield, Cliburn, Penrith, much loved husband of Linda, proud Dad of Claire and Nick, father-in-law of Adam and Rachael, Grandad of Sophie, Lucy, Maddie and Sam. Aged 72 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 23^rd March at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Neil which will be divided between Mull Otter Fund and Cliburn Community Play Area may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, after a long illness, at Inglewood Care Home, Carlisle, on Thursday, 11^th March, Alec formerly of Appleby and Penrith beloved husband of Eileen Doris, a much loved dad grandad and great-grandad who will be sadly missed by all his family. Aged 101 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Friday, 20^th March at 11.00 am to celebrate his life, followed by private cremation. Please feel free to wear happy colours that make you feel good. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Alec which will be divided between Stainton Methodist Church, 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, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 5^th March, Josephine Anne (Josie) of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Donald, much loved mum of Janice and Peter, loving mother-in-law of James and Annabel, wonderful nana of Christopher, Gemma, Matthew and Alyssa, great-nana of Rowan and Finn and friend to many who will be greatly missed. Aged 88 years. Private Cremation. If desired, donations in memory of Josie for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Ca11 8HR.

John James: Peacefully, at home, with his loving wife Sue by his side, on Saturday, 21^st February. Aged 78 years. John was a much loved husband, dad, granda, father-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 10^th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of John which will be divided between Parkinsons UK, Eden Support Group and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.