Recent Obituaries

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 11^th May, Brian Maxwell of Penrith, loving husband of Mavis, father of Sandra and Marian, grandad of Emma, great-grandad of Kimi and father-in-law of Jim. Aged 91 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 27^th May at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Brian for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, on Wednesday, 29^th April, Richard (Dick) of Fairhill Close, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Shirley, much loved dad of Steve and Kathryn, treasured granda of Tanya, Jack, Whitney and Courtney, great-granda of Jordan, Alesha , Petra, Saskia, Kassie, Carter and River. Aged 90 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 13^th May at 12.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Dick for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Sunday, 26^th April, Dorothy (formerly of Shap) beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of David and Tony, much loved mother-in-law of Tracy and the late Jayne, proud granny of Wayne, Grant, Sammie and Brad. Dorothy will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 11^th May at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Dorothy for Alzheimer’s 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 Saturday, 18^th April, Shirley of Penrith, dearly loved mam of Antony, Nicola and Matthew, loving grandma of Reegan, Georgia and Jasmine and a dear sister of Michael and Philip. Aged 69 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 5^th May at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Shirley for Cancer Research UK may 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 Friday, 17^th April, Louisa (Lou) of Penrith, beloved wife of Malcolm, dearly loved mum of Philip, Heather and the late Andrew, much loved mother-in-law of Linda, Terry and Janet, a treasured grandma to Kevin, Anna, Kimberley, Michael, Alex and Nathan and a proud great-grandma to eight great-grandchildren. Aged 89 years. Service and crematorium at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 30^th April at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Louisa for Alzheimer's Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, on Wednesday, 15^th April, Rita of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Gordon, dearly loved mam of David, mother-in-law of Tracy and loving nana of Jaz. Aged 92 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 29^th April at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Rita for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.