Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 17^th April, Louisa (Lou) of Penrith, beloved wife of Malcolm, dearly loved mum of Philip, Heather and the late Andrew, much loved mother-in-law of Linda, Terry and Janet, a treasured grandma to Kevin, Anna, Kimberley, Michael, Alex and Nathan and a proud great-grandma to eight great-grandchildren. Aged 89 years. Service and crematorium at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 30^th April at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Louisa for Alzheimer's Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, on Wednesday, 15^th April, Rita of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Gordon, dearly loved mam of David, mother-in-law of Tracy and loving nana of Jaz. Aged 92 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 29^th April at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Rita for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Kingston Court Nursing Home, Carlisle on Tuesday, 14^th April, Elizabeth (Liz) of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Howard, a loving sister, aunt and friend to many. Aged 75 years. Private cremation. Enquires to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. TEL: 01768 891189.

Sadly, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, 8^th April, Arthur of Penrith, much loved husband of Ann, dearly loved dad of Nic and Jo, father-in-law of Bill and Greg and proud bampi and great-bampi. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley crematorium on Friday, 24^th April at 3.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Arthur for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 4^th April, Shirley of Catterlen, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Brian, a cherished friend and second mum to Linda, Derek and their families, sister-in-law of Allan, Derek and the late Brenda and a dear aunt to her nieces and nephew in Canada. Aged 93 years. Service and interment at St. John's Church, Newton Reigny on Friday, 17^th April at 3.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Shirley for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith on Thursday, 2^nd April, Elsie (formerly of Wharton House, Hesket New Market) beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mam of Mary, Geoff, Mark and the late John, Jean and Susan, a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and auntie. Aged 100 years. Service and Interment at St. Kentigern's Church, Castle Sowerby on Friday, 17^th April at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Elsie which will be divided between St. Kentigern’s Church and Caldbeck Surgery Charitable Fund may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.