Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith on Wednesday, 16^th February, James (Jim) formerly of Melkinthorpe and Outgang, beloved husband of the late Anne, a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many who will be sadly missed. Aged 90 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 28^th February at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Croft Avenue Residents Amenity Fund may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

BETTY, Peacefully at Keswick Cottage Hospital on Thursday, 3^rd February. Mother to Elaine, Georgina and Peter, grandmother and great-grandmother. Formerly of Walsall, recently of Lazonby. Aged 95 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 2.00pm on Friday, 25^th February. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations in memory of Betty for Cancer Research UK may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, aged 70, at home with his loving family, on Tuesday, 1^st February, Richard (Headteacher of St Catherine’s School, 1988-2007) of Chestnut Close, Culgaith, loving husband of Geraldine, much loved dad of Fliss, Lucy and Colette and a sadly missed father-in-law and grandad to his eight grandchildren. Requiem Mass at St Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 16^th February at 12.00noon, followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Richard 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 ‘R.I.P.'

We sadly announce the passing of Steven Keith, of New Market Street, Ulverston on Saturday 22nd January. Aged 63years, Steven was a bright, funny, highly observant and thoughtful man who will be greatly missed. He leaves his son William, mother June, siblings Gary, Andrew, Allison and Ben and numerous nieces and nephews.The funeral service and interment will be held at St. Michael’s Church, Barton, Cumbria, on Friday, 4th February at 2pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Steven for Felix Fund (a small charity that supports UK EOD and search soldiers) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 27^th January, Moira of Penrith, beloved wife of David, much loved mum of Michael and Mark and a loving grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 79 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 9^th February at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith, Thursday, 27^th January, Thora, Aged 90 years, formerly of Yanwath, Penrith, beloved wife of sixty nine years to Brian, much loved mother of Catherine, Gillian and Jonathon, a devoted mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and Val, Thora’s sister in spirit. Thora was a good friend to the Badminton Club, Scottish Country Dancing and to the churches at Barton and Pooley Bridge. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 8^th February at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Thora for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be made at the service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.