Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, 13th February, following a short illness, Joan, of Town Foot Farm, Croglin, beloved wife of the late Francis John, much loved mum of Philip and Jane, gran of Lucy and Josh, and a good friend to many. Aged 76 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Wednesday, 28th February at 12:30pm. Family Flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Joan, which will be divided between Kirkoswald Surgery Equipment Fund and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 18^th February, Derwent of Doddick Farm, Threlkeld, a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and brother who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Mary's Church, Threlkeld on Friday, 1^st March at 12.30 pm followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At home, surrounded by his family on Sunday 21^st January, Peter John, of Unthank, Gamblesby; wonderful husband of Shirley, much loved father of Sarah, Anna, James and Matthew, adored Grandpa, and a good friend to so many. Aged 95 Years. Service and Interment at St John the Baptist Church, Melmerby, on Friday, 16th February at 1pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Peter will be divided between Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors without Borders and St John the Baptist Church, 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 Monday, 29^th January, Kenneth (Ken) of Old London Road, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Ian and Claire and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, brother and uncle. Aged 74 years. Service at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Monday, 12^th February at 10.30am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. No black ties please. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ken, which will be divided between The Stroke Association and Eden Carers may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Saturday, 20^th January, Brian of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Janet, much loved dad of Michael and Nigel, father-in-law of Alison and Nicola, loving and proud grandad of Liam, Matthew and Toby and great-grandad of Harvey and Theo. Aged 72 years. Private cremation. If desired, donations in memory of Brian for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Sunday, 21^st January, Ian of Pategill, Penrith, beloved husband of Eileen and a much loved and sadly missed dad, grandfather, brother, uncle and a very good friend to many. Aged 72 Years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 1^st February at 11.00am. Please feel free to wear bright clothes. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ian for Appleby and District Cancer Support Group may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.