Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on Sunday, 8^th December, Jean, Margaret of Stagstones, Penrith. Aged 78 years. Dearly beloved wife of John, much loved mum of Gillian, Stephanie and Alison, treasured grandma of Daniel, John, Rebecca and Charlie, mum-in-law of Keith and a sadly missed sister of Bill and David. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Friday, 20^th December at 1.00pm, followed by private interment. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Pancreatic Cancer UK may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Nee Liddle. The family are saddened to announce the loss of Valerie a beloved Partner, Mum, Nana and Great Nana, who passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 7th December. Aged 79years. Service and cremation to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday 19th December, at 12.20pm. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Flowers if desired, alternatively donations for Eden Valley Hospice, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Tuesday, 10^th December, Jack of Penrith, dearly loved father and grandfather. Aged 82 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday 18^th December at 11:00 am followed by private interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations, which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland and Cancer Research UK c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

After a short illness at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday 6^th December, Richard Dennis of Melmerby, formerly of Gallibar, Long Marton, beloved husband of the late Margaret, father of Angela, Marianne, Eileen and the late Allan, treasured grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Aged 91 years. Service at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 16^th December at 3:40 pm. Family Flowers only, but if desired donations for Cancer Research UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Monday, 18^th November, Maureen of Clifton, formerly of St Albans, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Aged 87 years. Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on, Monday 16^th December, at 12:20 pm. Family flowers only.  Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at home on Friday, 6^th December, Joyce of Askham, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Max, much loved mother of Lynda and Michael and a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Aged 103 years. After a Private Cremation, a Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Joyce’s life will be held at St. Peter’s Church, Askham on Monday, 16^th December at 12.00noon. Donations may be made in aid of St. Peter’s Church windows restoration at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.