Recent Obituaries

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.

John George, of Frenchfield Way, Penrith (formerly of Ousby). Passed away, aged 96 years, on Sunday, 11^th June, suddenly, but peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, after bravely fighting a short illness of the lower respiratory system. Much loved husband of Margaret (nee Morton), father of David, Christopher, Richard and brother of David, Vera, Leslie and the late Mary and Eva, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service at Penrith Methodist Church, on Monday, 17th July at 11.00am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Limited transport from church to interment and refreshments will be made available. Family flowers only preferred, but if desired, donations in memory of John, will be divided between Ousby Community Centre (formerly John's school) and Prostate Cancer UK. These may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Passed away peacefully, at Brampton Memorial Hospital, on Thursday, 8^th June, James Jonathan (Jimmy) of Abbotts Bank, a well know character of Penrith, beloved son of Sheila and Tony, brother of Alison and brother-in-law of the late Tim. Aged 55 years. Private Cremation. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.