Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, 11^th December, Revd. Colin Robert of Penrith a dearly loved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Sarah and Emma, father-in-law of Anthony and Ian and devoted grandad of Millie. Aged 83 years.  Colin will be deeply missed by all his loving family and his many dear friends. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Monday, 10^th January at 12.30 pm followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 2.00 pm. All are welcome. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and The Rosemere Cancer Centre, Royal Preston Hospital may be left at the Service or sent c/o of Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 24^th December, Joseph Cecil (Ces) of Hutton Hill, Penrith, a dearly loved uncle who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 87 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 7^th January at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donation for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 6^th December, David (Chippy) of Little Salkeld, Penrith, a dearly loved husband, dad, grandad and brother. Aged 71 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 17^th December at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, at home, on Wednesday, 15^th December, Bill of Sand Croft Penrith, much loved husband of Sandra and brother of Wendy. Aged 68 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 30^th December at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Macmillan Cancer Support may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Lanercost Care Home, Carlisle on Sunday, 19^th December, Brian (formerly of Frenchfield Way, Penrith), beloved husband of the late Barbara, much loved dad of Vicki and Sarah, dear father-in-law of Antony and David and a loving granda of Rachel, Beth, Emily and April. Aged 80 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 4^th January at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, after a long illness, bravely borne with courage and dignity, surrounded by her loving family and caring team, on Saturday, 25^th December, Sandra of Langwathby, Penrith, dearly loved wife of Tony, much loved mam of Helen and a dear sister, auntie and good friend to many. Aged 75 years. Service at St. Peter’s Church, Langwathby, on Thursday, 6^th January at 1.00 pm followed by interment at Langwathby Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between St. Peter's Church, Langwathby and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.