Recent Obituaries

His family would like to thank those who gave assistance and comfort to George in his final moments, in Middlegate, Penrith, on Wednesday 13^th April, in the early afternoon. George, aged 89 years, of Ousby and formerly a farmer near Windermere, was engaged in a routine shopping expedition, when he was taken ill and passed away, with concerned citizens and Paramedics giving him support. Always a problem solver, George would be planning his next move, even in those final moments. His family are grateful for all you did for him. Thank you. George's funeral and interment will be at St Luke's church, Ousby, on Friday, 29^th April at 3.00pm The funeral will be managed by Richardsons Funeral Directors of Penrith and any donations in memory of George which will be divided between St Luke’s Church, Ousby and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, for whom George was an active fundraiser, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, on Monday, 11^th April, Eileen of Pele Court, Penrith (formerly of Broadfield, Southwaite) beloved wife of the late John, and a much loved mum, granny and sister. Aged 94 years. Private service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Eileen for Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Nèe Sealby. Peacefully, at home on Friday, 8^th April, Greta Eileen of Roman Road, Penrith, (formerly of Greystoke Ghyll), beloved wife of Colin, much loved mum of Mark, Christian and Alyson and a sadly missed mother-in-law, nana, sister and auntie. Aged 80years. Service and interment at St. Andrew’s Church, Greystoke on Tuesday, 3^rd May at 10.30am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Greta for Alzheimer’s Research may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Brampton War Memorial Hospital, on Friday, 8^th April, William (Bill) of Penrith, beloved husband of the late May. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, including his daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousin, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and all their respective partners. Aged 96 years. Service of Thanksgiving at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Thursday, 28^th April at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Bill for Brain Tumour Research may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Saturday, 9^th April, Elsie of Portinscale, Keswick, beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Bill and Ralph and a sadly missed mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 3^rd May at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Elsie which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Pets Lifeline Keswick may be made at the Service sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 12^th April, Geoff of Motherby, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Marjorie, brother-in-law of Molly, Dorothy, Sheila and Roger, uncle and a good friend to many. Aged 90 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 29^th April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Geoff which will be divided between Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK and The Salvation Army may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.