Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Pennine Lodge, Carlisle, on Thursday, 21^st January, William (Bill) of Musgrave Street, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Ciss, much loved dad of Diane and the late Martin, father-in-law of Derek, special granda of Steven and Leanne and proud great-granda Bill of Isabella, Kai, Jaiden and Rio. Aged 90 years. Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 10^th February at 2.20 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK (please make cheques payable to Dementia UK) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 30^th January, after prolonged illness, Peter Michael (Mike) of Kirkoswald, Penrith, beloved husband of Betty, dear father of Denise and Alastair and much loved grandad of Jonathan, Ewan and Amber. Aged 82 Years. Private Service and interment at St, Oswald’s Church, Kirkoswald, on Wednesday, 17^th February at 11.00am. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortege will leave the family home at 10.45am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Michael for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland, in grateful thanks for the care and attention given to him in his final days may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday, 18 January, Margaret Annie of Carleton Road, Penrith, beloved wife of Bill, much loved mother of Stephen, Michael & Richard, mother-in-law of Jan, Fiona & Katie, sadly missed nana, sister and auntie. Aged 86 years. Private Service at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Monday, 8^th February. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Margaret for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland and may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 21^st January, William of Appleby. Aged 75 years. Private Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 23^rd January, Irene of Clifford Road, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Bill and dear mother of Tim. Aged 96 years. Private Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Friday, 12^th February at 11.30 am followed by Interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between The Parish of Penrith and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, passed away suddenly, at Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith, on Thursday, 14^th January, Alison, beloved wife of the late Ted, much loved mother of Lesley, Gillian, Gordon and Michael, mother-in-law of Gillian, Giles and the late Bill and a dearly loved nana of Sarah, Tom, Brett and Ellis. Aged 76 years. Private Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 10^th February at 11.00 am followed by Interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between The Parish of Penrith and Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.