Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, after a long illness, bravely borne, on Tuesday, 23^rd September, Margaret Mary of Carleton Heights, Penrith (formerly of Road Head Farm, Winskill) dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mam of Steven and Andrew, mother-in-law of Julie and sister of the late John. Aged 85 years. Service at Stainton Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, 7^th October at 11.00 am followed by interment at St. Michael's Churchyard, Addingham. Family flowers only, if desired donations in memory of Margaret for Motor Neurons Disease Association may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford on Thursday, 11^th September, Kathleen of Aylesbury (formerly of Cliburn) beloved wife of Peter, daughter of the late Jim and Maggie, a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and cousin who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 69 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 6^th October at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Kathleen for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 5^th September, Linda of Kirkoswald, Penrith, wife of Tommy, mam of Steven and Lee-ann, mother-in-law of Rebecca and Paul, much loved nana of Eden, sister of Andrew and the late Judith and auntie. Aged 75 years. Service at St. Oswald's Church, Kirkoswald on Wednesday, 17^th September at 1.00 pm followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Linda for Stroke Association may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 19^th August, with his loving family by his side, Colin, a much loved husband and soul mate of June, adored and devoted dad of Kathleen, Andrew and Mark, cherished pop of Claire, Kimberley and Carl, great pop of Louie. Father-in-law of Sharon and grandfather-in-law to Katie and Andrew, devoted dog dad of Joss, Chaz, Jess and Lassie and a good friend to many. Aged 81 years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 5^th September at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Colin for Keswick Mountain Rescue may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

                                                                                                                         ‘Forever Loved’

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Saturday, 16^th August, Fred of Raiselands Croft, Penrith, beloved husband of Hazel, much loved dad of Tina, Julie and Mark, and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Aged 83 Years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 4^th September at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Fred for Motor Neurone Disease Association, may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

It is with heavy hearts, that David and Tony announce that after a short illness, John of Shap, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, 15^th August. Devoted husband of Dorothy, loving dad of David and Tony, father-in-law of Jayne and Tracy, grandad of Wayne, Grant, Sammie and Brad, brother of Neil, brother-in-law of Jean, and a friend to so many, including ex work colleagues. John will be sorely missed by us all. Aged 85 Years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 27^th August at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John, which will be divided between, Cancer Research UK and Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK, may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.