Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital, after a short illness bravely borne, on Thursday, 27^th July, Hilda of Penrith, formerly of Shap, beloved wife of the late Les, wonderful and much loved mam of Dawn, mother-in-law of Paul, special and proud nana of Oliver, great-nana Hilda of Logan and Fraser and a dear aunty, cousin, friend, neighbour and dancing partner. Aged 91 years. Celebration of Life Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 10^th August at 12.30 pm. Please feel free to wear something bright. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Hilda which will be divided between Vasculitis 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.

Peacefully, at Keswick Hospital, on Friday, 28^th July, Barry of Carlisle, loving husband of the late Olwyn and father of Rosalind, Rod and Rory. Aged 85 years, every year lived to the full. Graveside Service and Interment at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Greystoke, Penrith on Wednesday, 9^th August at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Barry for St. Andrew's Church. Greystoke may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Sunday 23rd July, Alma Olivia of Drovers Lane, Penrith, beloved wife of Sidney, loving Mam of Fraser and Andrew, mother-in-law of Deirdre and Shirley, devoted Grandma of Mark, Caroline, Craig, Will and partner Sarah, and great Grandma of Maisie, much loved sister and aunty. Greatly missed by all her family and friends, aged 91 years. Church service at Christ Church, Penrith on Tuesday 8th August at 11:30am followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 12:30pm. Family flowers only but, if desired donations in memory of Alma, may be made to the District Nurses via Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends and can be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.  

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 13^th July, Paul of Temple Sowerby, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, dearly loved dad of Richard, Sally and Lucy, proud grandpa of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, a dear father-in-law, brother and much loved partner of Kath. Aged 88 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 25^th July at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

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.