Recent Obituaries

Our mother Eileen died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday, 1^st November. She was desperately loved and adored whilst being so fiercely devoted to us all and her late husband Bruce. Her love, smiles, fun and conversation will be deeply missed by so many, but especially by her children and grandchildren: Stuart, Alastair, Susan, Olivia, Louis and Violet. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Friday, 18^th November at 1.00 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. If desired donations in memory of Eileen for Eden Valley Hospice, who faultlessly cared for her with great respect and dignity may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 7^th November, Pauline of Macadam Way, Penrith, beloved wife of Ron, much loved mam of Paul and Simon, mother-in-law of Tina and Dorota and a sadly missed grandma of Max and Zack. Private graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery. If desired donations in memory of Pauline for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Airedale General Hospital, Keighley, on Tuesday 25^th October, Emily of Watermillock, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mum of Richard and Mark, mother-in-law of Zoe and Jacqueline, devoted grandma of Lisa, Michael, Ella, Jamie, Beth, Luke and Charlie and a dear sister and aunt. Aged 80 years. Service and interment at All Saints' Church, Watermillock on Friday, 11^th November at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between All Saints’ Church and Airedale Hospital and Community Charity may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at her daughter Janet's home on Sunday, 30^th October, Evelyn (Eva) of Croft Terrace, Penrith (formerly of Skelton Wood End), beloved wife of the late Robert (Bobbie), dearly loved mum of Janet and Diane, mother-in-law of Ken and Adrian, loving nanna of Lynsey, Karl, Kerri, Steve, Ellen and Owen, cherished Eva nanna of her great-grandchildren Tayla, Poppy, Evie, Kieran, Bobbie and the late Arabella. Aged 90 years. Committal at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 9^th November at 11.40 am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Michael's Church, Skelton at 1.00 pm. No flowers by request, if desired donations in memory of Eva which will be divided between The Sick Children's Trust, Tiny Lives and 4Louis may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 23^rd October, George of Tirril, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Audrey, much loved dad of Sue and Andy, father-in-law of Kate and proud grandad of Sam, Bethan and Laura. Aged 90 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 4^th November at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of George, which will be divided between Patterdale Mountain Rescue Association Ltd and Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Nèe Birkbeck. Peacefully, on Thursday, 13^th October, Muriel (formerly of Elephant Farm, Southwaite and Greenacres, Wetheral) beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of Margaret and Katharine, sadly missed by her many friends and family. Aged 94 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 2^nd November at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Muriel for Eden Valley Hospice may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.