Recent Obituaries

Suddenly, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Saturday, 18th November, following a short illness, Peter, of Beech Tree Barn, Plumpton, beloved husband of Colleen, adored dad of Anya, doting grandad, and a great friend to many. Aged 68 years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Monday, 4th December at 11:00am, No black clothing please. If desired, donations in memory of Peter, which will be divided between RNLI and Eden Valley Hospice, may be left at the service or send c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 16^th November, John of Newbiggin, Stainton, beloved husband of Allison, much loved dad of Sara, Emma, Zoe and John, brother of Loreen and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, uncle and a good friend to many. Aged 75 Years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 1^st December at 3.30pm. family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, Albert of Penrith, on Sunday, 19^th November, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of the late Jean, a very much loved father and father-in-law of Stephen, Carole, Neil and Ruth, dearly loved and well respected grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad, brother, uncle and special friend to so many. Aged 93 years. Funeral Service to be held at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 1^st December at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Albert 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.

 Kenneth William (Bill): Peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 19^th November, husband of the late Ce Spencer, father of Louise, Howard, Joanne and Andrew, beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service to be held at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 30^th November at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Bill to Alzheimer’s Research UK , c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Nèe Powley: Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Sunday, 19^th November, Dorothy, (Dot) Elizabeth (formerly of Nateby) beloved wife of the late David and a much loved mum, nan, gran-nan and mother-in-law. Aged 84 Years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 30^th November at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Dot for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, at home on Saturday, 11^th November, John of Skirwith, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Brenda, father of Mark and father-in-law of Dee. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 29^th November at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Cancer Research UK, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.