Recent Obituaries

Suddenly, but peacefully, on Monday, 9^th March, Neil Mark (Accountant) of Fallowfield, Cliburn, Penrith, much loved husband of Linda, proud Dad of Claire and Nick, father-in-law of Adam and Rachael, Grandad of Sophie, Lucy, Maddie and Sam. Aged 72 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 23^rd March at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Neil which will be divided between Mull Otter Fund and Cliburn Community Play Area may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, after a long illness, at Inglewood Care Home, Carlisle, on Thursday, 11^th March, Alec formerly of Appleby and Penrith beloved husband of Eileen Doris, a much loved dad grandad and great-grandad who will be sadly missed by all his family. Aged 101 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Friday, 20^th March at 11.00 am to celebrate his life, followed by private cremation. Please feel free to wear happy colours that make you feel good. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Alec which will be divided between Stainton Methodist Church, and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 5^th March, Josephine Anne (Josie) of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Donald, much loved mum of Janice and Peter, loving mother-in-law of James and Annabel, wonderful nana of Christopher, Gemma, Matthew and Alyssa, great-nana of Rowan and Finn and friend to many who will be greatly missed. Aged 88 years. Private Cremation. If desired, donations in memory of Josie for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Ca11 8HR.

John James: Peacefully, at home, with his loving wife Sue by his side, on Saturday, 21^st February. Aged 78 years. John was a much loved husband, dad, granda, father-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 10^th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of John which will be divided between Parkinsons UK, Eden Support Group 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.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 26^th February, Margery of Eamont Bridge, Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mam of John, mother-in-law of Jill, granny of John Jason, Melissa, Martin and Megan, great-granny of Madison, Kennedy, Berrie, Macey, Mason and Freya. Aged 88 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Monday, 9^th March at 12.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Margery which will be divided between Dementia UK and the Parish of Penrith may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Sunday, 15^th February, John of Penrith, partner of Joyce and a much loved uncle and great-uncle who will be sadly missed. by all who knew him. Aged 74 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 9^th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of John for Help for Heroes may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.