Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 6^th January, Jane of Eden Court, Lazonby, beloved wife of the late George, a wonderful caring mother of Susan and Trevor, mother-in-law of Maggie, grandmother of Roisin and George and a good friend to many, who will be sorely missed. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 28^th January at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jane which will be divided between Kirkoswald Surgery Equipment Fund and St. Nicholas’ Church, Lazonby may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

 Peacefully, after a short illness, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, 17^th January, Edward (Eddie) of Greystoke, Penrith, adored husband of Jan, dearly loved dad of Dan, Matty and Rob, father-in-law of Kim and Michelle, much loved grandpa of Kiera, Oliver and Jacob, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Aged 72 years. Service and Interment at St, Andrew's Church, Greystoke, on Thursday, 27^th January at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Cancer Research UK and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 17^th January, John (Melville) of Langwathby, Penrith, (formerly of Whitbarrow Farm) dearly loved husband of Mary, loving dad of Wendy and Graham, father-in-law of Chris and Mandy, special granda of Grace and Josh, Andrew, Paul, Joel and Naomi, proud great-granda of Rose, Edward and Albert, dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Aged 83 years. Service at Church in the Barn, Newton Road, Penrith. CA11 0BF on Thursday, 27^th January at 10.30 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Church in the Barn Building Fund may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Mike, of Clifton, Penrith. ‘It’s Your turn!

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Peacefully, at Kingston Court Nursing Home, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 12^th January, Sylvia of Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, dearly loved mam of Trevor, Raymond and Angela, mother-in-law of Anne, Valerie and Steven, loving nana of Amy, Jane, Shona, Laura, Sean and Bradley, great-nana of Bethan, Lyla and Molly and a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 89 years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 26^th January at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Birbeck Medical Group Equipment Fund may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Wednesday, 12^th January, Gordon (Sparky) of Frenchfield Gardens, Penrith, dearly loved partner of Rose, a dear brother and uncle. Aged 82 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery, on Tuesday, 25^th January at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.