Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 1^st July, Joan Barbara of London Road, Carlisle, beloved wife of the late Tommy, much loved mam of David, Colin and Lynn, mother-in-law of Sharman, Liz and Michael and a dear grandma and great grandma. Aged 89 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Monday, 15^th July at 11.30 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Eden Valley Hospice and Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Suddenly, but peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 20^th June, Susan (Sue) of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Lancelot, loved mother of Amanda and Joanne, mother-in-law of Neil and Colin and nanna of Rebecca, Katie and Ellie. Aged 75 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 12^th July at 11.30am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at Kingston Court, Carlisle on Friday, 28^th June, Beryl of Penrith, wife of the late George, much loved mother of Stephen, Jonathan and Guy, grandmother of Sam, Douglas, Zoë, Edwin, Eleanor, Brontë and Dashiell and great-granny to Joni and Zach. Aged 96 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 11^th July at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Beryl for Alzheimer's Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a long illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 26^th June, Freda of Shap, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mam of John and Peter, and a sadly missed gran, sister, and auntie. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 8^th July at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Freda, for Shap Surgery Equipment Fund, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but Peacefully at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 14th June, Christine, of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother of Gordon and Bruce, mother-in-law of Jayne, sadly missed granny of Layla, Robbie and George and loving sister to Katherine and her brother John. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Michael's Church, Barton on Tuesday, 2nd July at 11.00am followed by private interment at Penrith Cemetery. At Christines request, please wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in aid of Stroke Fund Elm Ward Carlisle, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Grisedale Croft Care Home, Alston, on Monday, 10th June, Harry of Alston, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Eva, much loved dad, father-in-law, uncle, grandad and great grandad and good friend to many. Family and friends please meet at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 27th June for service at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, if possible, please wear something yellow in memory of Harry (his favourite colour). Donations in memory of Harry in aid of Morgan’s Dog Rescue, Alston, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR