Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 5^th March Kenneth (Ken) of Tirril, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Janice, loving dad of David and the late John, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Aged 87 years. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Barton on Tuesday, 19^th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Ken for Diabetes UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, 27^th February, Patricia (Pat) of Sand Croft, Penrith, beloved wife of the late David, much loved mum and mother-in-law of Andrew, Dawn, Julia and Conrad, a wonderful grandma and great-grandma, sister of Isabel, sister-in-law of Mike and a good friend to many. Aged 85 years. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld, Penrith on Friday, 15^th March at 1.00 pm. Family flowers, only but if desired, donations in memory of Pat which will be divided between Alzheimer’s Society and British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Robinson: Suddenly, at home on,Wednesday, 21^st February, Stan, of Southwaite Green Mill, loving husband and soulmate of Jane, loving brother of Muriel, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Thursday, 14^th March, at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in aid of LIVErNORTH may be left at the service or send c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 15^th February, Edward (Ted) of Wordsworth Street, Penrith, much loved husband of the late Angie, beloved father of Cath, Chris and the late Louise. Aged 84 years. Service and interment at St. Andrew’s Church, Greystoke on Wednesday, 13^th March at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ted which will be divided between St. Andrew’s Church and Christian Aid, 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 Thursday, 22^nd February, Henry (Harry), former physics teacher and fell runner, of Frenchfield Way, Penrith, a dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved father of David and the late Heather, sadly missed father-in-law, brother, and a good friend and mentor to many. Aged 86 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith, on Monday, 11^th March at 11.00am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Harry, which will be divided between The British Heart Foundation and Penrith Mountain Rescue, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee on Friday, 23^rd February, Betty of Sand Croft, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Donald, dearly loved mam and mother-in-law of Susan, Derek, Lynda and Stephen, a devoted and proud grandma and great-grandma. Aged 94 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 6^th March at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Betty for 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.