Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Croftfield Care Home, Cotehill, on Tuesday, 21^st July, Dorothy Mary of Penrith, wife of the late Reverend Robert Handyside, a dear sister and sister-in-law to Pat, Joan, Colin, John, Carol and the late Judith, a kind loving aunt and great-aunt. Aged 88 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Wednesday, 5^th August at 1.00 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Dorothy for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Monday, 20tth July, John (Jackie) of Stainton, Penrith, beloved husband of Jennifer (Jenni), loving brother of Estella and Hughie. Aged 83 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery on Monday, 3^rd August at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request, if desired, donations in memory of John for research into Bronchiectasis may be left at the Service or sent c./o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, on Thursday, 16^th July, David of Penrith (formerly of Wall End Farm, Great Langdale) son of the late Jim and Greta and a sadly missed brother and uncle. Aged 72 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors.

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Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, 20^th July, Michael (Mike) of Penrith, dearly loved by Anne and family. Mike will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 68 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 29^th July at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Mike for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, on Sunday, 5^th July, Kathleen (Kath) of Penruddock, Penrith, loving wife of Raymond, a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 15^th July at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Kath for Penruddock Village Hall may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her loving family, on Friday 26th June, Christine of Tirril, Penrith. Beloved Wife of George, cherished Mum of Charlotte, Jake, Matthew and Joshua, much loved Sister of Michael, Auntie, and a friend to many, aged 60 years. A Service of love and celebration will be held at 10.30am, on Thursday 9th July, at St Michaels Church, Barton, followed by a private committal. Please wear something orange or green in memory of Christine. Donations, if so desired, for Cancer Research UK and Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR