Recent Obituaries

At home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, 6^th October, Leslie (Les) of Brentfield Way, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of John and Paul, father-in-law of Margaret and Anne, sadly missed grandad of Ruth, Mark, Simon and Sean, great grandad of Luke, Michael, Lily, Eddie, Toby, Poppy, Noah and Vinnie, uncle of David and great uncle of Carole. Aged 102 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church, on Friday, 17^th October at 11.00am, followed by Committal at Eden Valley Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Les, which will be divided between Guide Dogs for the Blind and Eden Sight Support may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Tuesday, 30^th September, Jillian of Glassonby, Penrith, much loved mam of Adam and Mel and a sadly missed nana, sister and auntie. Aged 63 years. Private cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday, 29^th September, Brenda Pauline of Shap, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Alan, and a much loved and sadly missed mother, gran, great gran and sister. Aged 88 years. Private Service at Eden Valley Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Brenda for Shap Surgery Equipment Fund may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Stobars Hall Residential Home, Kirkby Stephen, on Friday, 26^th September, Ann (formerly of Middleton-in-Lonsdale) a much loved sister, auntie and great auntie. Aged 86 Years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 13^th October at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ann which will be divided between Alzheimer’s Research UK and Breast Cancer Now may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital, on Friday, 19^th September, John of Penrith, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 72 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 10^th October at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of John for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, after a short illness, on Monday, 22^nd September, Ken of Temple Sowerby, Penrith, beloved husband of Norma, much loved father of Jules and Jane, special father-in-law of Paul and Bruce and cherished papa of Alex and Tilly. Aged 87 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 9^th October at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Ken for The Woodland Trust may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, CA11 8HR.