Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, in the arms of his family, on Sunday, 1^st January, Geoffrey of Clifton, Penrith, much loved husband of Diane, loving dad of Steven and Amy, father-in-law of Sarah and Rob, grandy of Isla, brother of Andrew, uncle and a great friend to many. Aged 65 years. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert's Church, Clifton, on Thursday, 12^th January at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, at Riverwell Beck Nursing Home, Carlisle on Saturday, 24^th December, Christine of Penrith, dearly loved mum of Nina, Nicky and Paul, much loved granny of Aidie, Becca, Josh, Dan, Meggie and Liv and a dear sister and auntie. Aged 74 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 12^th January at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Alzheimer's Society 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 Saturday, 24^th December, Thomas (Tommy) of Threlkeld, Keswick, beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Karen, Gary, Malc and Dawn and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, brother and uncle. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 11^th January at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Tommy, which will be divided between Keswick Mountain Rescue and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, after a short illness, on Saturday, 24^th December Joan of Clifton, Penrith, beloved wife of Don, dearly loved mam of Neil, Cliff, Gail, David and Fiona and a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-grandma. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 10^th January at 2.00 pm. 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.

Alan: Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday 19^th December, Alan of Culgaith, Penrith. A man devoted to his family – wife Cynthia, daughter Caroline, Son-In-Law Andrew and a proud and much loved Grandad to Alana and Keira. A widely respected member of the community and a dedicated Scouter all his life. Aged 80 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 9^th January at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Sunday, 18^th December, Isabel (formerly of Caldbeck) beloved wife of the late Teddy, much loved mother of Helen and David and a sadly missed grandmother, great- grandmother and auntie. Aged 94 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 6^th January at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Isabel for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.