Recent Obituaries

Suddenly, at home on Saturday, 18^th February, Richard of Glenridding, Penrith, beloved husband of Lynn, special son of Mary and the late Austin, much loved father of Daniel, Clare and Dean and partners Emma and Steve, sadly missed brother of twin Graham and Martin. Aged 59 years. Service and interment at St. Patrick’s Church, Patterdale, on Thursday, 9^th March at 2.00pm. Please feel free to wear bright clothes. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Richard which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and The British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sandy, aged 73 years, of Temple Sowerby, Penrith, died peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 17^th February. Beloved husband of Jenny, much loved father of James and Tim, he will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 6^th March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Sandy will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and Patterdale Mountain Rescue Association and these may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, 18^th February, Ronald (Terry) of Croft Avenue, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Barbara, a loving dad, father-in-law and grandad. Aged 86 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 3^rd March at 12.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Guide Dogs for the Blind may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 14^th February, Elizabeth (Betty) of Penrith (formerly of Armathwaite) beloved wife of the late David, much loved mam of Gary and Graham and a sadly missed mother-in-law, granny, great-granny, sister and auntie. Aged 85 years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 3^rd March at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Betty, which will be divided between, Eden Animal Rescue, Oak Tree Animals Charity and Christ and St. Mary’s Church (Armathwaite PCC), may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 11^th February, Margaret (Margo) of Langwathby. Aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Harry, loving mother of Andrea and Jayne and grandmother of Harrison. Private funeral. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel. (01768) 891189.

Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 11^th February, Violet of Raiselands Croft, Penrith, much loved by all her family. Aged 83 years. Private funeral. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Telephone 01768 891189