Recent Obituaries

Jennifer Margaret. Suddenly and unexpectedly, at home, on Sunday, 17^th April, beloved wife of David and a much loved mum of Phillip, loving mother-in-law of Dani and sister Lesley, much loved auntie and a very good friend to many. Aged 71 years. Jennifer will be sadly missed. Service at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 18^th May at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jennifer for Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice and The British Heart Foundation may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, with his soul mate Debi and family by his side at the Dumfries Royal Infirmary, on Thursday, 14^th April, William (Bill) of Annan, formerly of Edenhall, Penrith, beloved father of Chris, Steph and the late Michael, a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad and special friend to all who knew him. Aged 71 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 4^th May at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for the Alexandra Unit, DGRI may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home. on Sunday, 17^th April, Peter, of Penrith, formerly of Cliburn, beloved husband of the late Ruth, dearly loved dad of Sarah, Rachel and Caroline, father-in-law of Tom and Shaun, cherished Granda Petee to Bella, Molly and Noah, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Aged 82 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 4^th May at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Flowers welcome or if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, on Monday, 18^th April, Patience of Dacre, Penrith, dearly loved wife of Geoff, treasured mum of Sandra, Linda, David and Dawn and a devoted nana to 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She will always be with us and forever in our hearts. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 10^th May at 11.30 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations which will be divided between Eden Valley Hospice and British Heart Foundation 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, 14^th April, Jim of Lazonby (formerly of Great Salkeld, Coventry and surrounds and Carlisle) beloved husband of Marian, a much loved son of the late Igor and Mary, a dear nephew, cousin, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Aged 71 years. Service and interment at St Michael and All Angels Church, Arthuret, Longtown on Friday, 6^th May at 12.30pm. The cortege will leave the family home at 11.45 am. Family flowers only but mourners are invited to bring a flower from their own gardens for the graveside. If desired, donations in memory of Jim which will be divided between Keswick Mountain Rescue, Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance or the Stroke Association may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly at home, on Sunday, 17^th April, Keith of Graham Street, Penrith, beloved husband of Carol, much loved dad of Katherine and Gary and his partner Sonia, loving grandad of Ashleigh and Riley, a sadly missed brother and uncle and a very good friend to all who knew him. Aged 74 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 11^th May at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Please feel free to wear bright clothes. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Keith which will be divided between Eden Animal Rescue and Penrith Golf Club, (in favour of the junior players development) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.