Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Wednesday, 12^th July, Susan of Raiselands Croft, Penrith, dearly loved mam of Gavin, Dean, Gary, Nicky and Glen and a much loved mother-in-law, nana, sister and auntie. Aged 63 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 24^th July at 12.30 pm. Please feel free to wear something pink, Susan’s favourite colour. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road,

Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey on Friday, 23^rd June, Beverley (Bev) formerly of Penrith, beloved husband of the late Ann and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 18^th July at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Bev for Patterdale Mountain Rescue Association Ltd may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

On Saturday, 1^st July at Eden Valley Hospice following a short battle with cancer. Aged 83 Years. Born in the Forest of Dean, dearly loved wife of David and mother of Timothy, Margaret and Nicholas, grandmother of eight and great grandmother of seven and a half, dispersed around England and Norway. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 18^th July at 12.30 pm. Please feel free to wear something cheerful. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 4^th July, John, ‘Doc’, loving husband of Valerie, dear dad of John and a friend to many. Aged 88 years. Funeral Service at Christ Church, Penrith, on Friday, 14^th July at 11.00am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of John for Lakes Medical Practice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 20^th June, Patricia (Pat) of Sand Croft, Penrith, beloved wife of Michael, much loved mam of Adrian and a sadly missed mother-in-law, nanna, sister and auntie. Aged 77 years. Service at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Thursday, 6^th July at 12.00noon, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Please feel free to wear bright clothes. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Pat for Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, 15^th June, Jean of Pategill, Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mam of Judith, Yvonne, June and Amanda, sadly missed mother-in-law of Paul, Dave, Martin, Richard and the late David, special nanny of John, Stephen, Stacey, Alan, David and Marlena, great grandma of Nathan, Aaron, Alex, Nicholas and Valentina. Aged 91 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery on Tuesday, 27^th June at 11.30am. If desired donations in memory of Jean, which will be divided between Guide Dogs for the Blind and Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.