Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Nether Place Nursing Home, Keswick, on Sunday, 25th January, Denys Ridley Lancaster of Lowther Street, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Eileen, much cherished dad of Annette and Claire, father-in-law of Peter, much loved grandad of Iola, Thea, Sian, Isabel and Grace and sadly missed brother of Duncan and the late Bryan. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday ,11^th February at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Denys which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK 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 Monday, 19^th January, Winifred (Jean) of Low Dyke, Catterlen, Penrith, wife of the late John, beloved mum of Linda and Derek, mother-in-law of Philip and Deborah, cherished gran of Kimberley, Michael, Rachel and Hannah, proud great-gran of Alfie, Isla, Esmé and Ayva and a sadly missed sister of Vera and the late Alan. Aged 93 years. Service and interment at St. John's Church, Newton Reigny, Penrith on Tuesday, 3^rd February at 12.00 noon, Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Jean for St. John's Church, Newton Reigny may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Wednesday, 7^th January, Donald (Don) formerly of Crooklands View, Clifton, Penrith, a loving husband of the late Joan, father, stepfather and friend to many. Aged 91 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 29^th January at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Don for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday 7^th January, Janette of The Golden Pheasant, Cliburn, Penrith, caring wife of Henry, and a sadly missed sister, stepmum, auntie , great auntie, nana and good friend to many. Aged 86 years. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert's Church, Cliburn, Penrith on Wednesday, 28^th January at 1.00 pm. Flowers welcome, if desired, donations in memory of Janette for Cliburn Play Area may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 21^st December, June of Penrith, beloved wife of the late William who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 91 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Monday, 26^th January at 11.30 am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of June for Alzheimer’s Society may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

 Peacefully at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Tuesday, 6th January, Mary formerly of Johnby and Seathwaite, dearly loved wife of Bill and sadly missed mother and grandmother of Annie, Roxy and Tasha and her four great-grandchildren. Aged 96 years. Special thanks to all the staff at Winters Park and District Nurses for their love and care. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 23^rd January at 12.30 pm. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Mary for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.