Recent Obituaries

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 17^th March, Alan Skelton of Penrith (formerly of Greystoke) much loved husband of Cynthia, loving father of Julie and Gillian, “Fatha Al” to David and Tom, treasured “Dar” to Abigail, Katie, Harry, Mathew, Ryan and Dylan. Aged 78 years. Alan will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Service and interment at St. Andrew’s Church, Dacre, Penrith on Tuesday, 29^th March at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Leukaemia UK in memory of Alan’s nephew Glenn Walker may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Friday, 11^th March, Judy, of Pategill Road, Penrith beloved wife of the late Tony, much loved mam, mother-in-law, nana, sister and auntie. Aged 77 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 25^th March at 12.30pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Judy for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, 20^th March Joyce of Cumberland Place, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Cliff, much loved mam of Graeme and the late Kevin, mother-in-law of Dawn and Julie, dearly loved gran of Kirsten, Naomi and Zac and great-gran of Rowan and the late Tommy. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 25^th March at 11.00 am. If desired, donations in memory of Joyce for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 10^th March, William (Bill) of Motherby, Penrith, a much loved uncle. Aged 94 years. Service and interment at St. Andrew’s Church, Greystoke on Wednesday, 23^rd March at 2.00pm. If desired donations in memory of Bill, which will be divided between St Andrew’s Church, Greystoke and British Heart Foundation 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 Monday, 14^th March, William (Bill) of Lazonby, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Brenda, much loved dad of Martin and Diane, father-in-law of Hazel and Les, loving granda of Ellie and Ryan and a dear brother. Aged 83 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 22^nd March at 2,00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Myaware (Fighting Myasthenia Together) and Kirkoswald Surgery Equipment Fund may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, 9^th March, Margaret of Barton Dale, Lazonby, Penrith, dearly loved wife of Gerald, much loved mam of Chris, Paul and Mark, mother-in-law of Verena, Fiona and Danielle, adored nanna of Aaron, Clara, Callum, Trystan, Liam, Jodie and Connor and a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 70 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith, on Monday, 21^st March at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.