Richardsons Funeral Directors
Victoria Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HR
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Recent Obituaries

Croasdell

It is with heavy hearts, that David and Tony announce that after a short illness, John of Shap, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, 15th August. Devoted husband of Dorothy, loving dad of David and Tony, father-in-law of Jayne and Tracy, grandad of Wayne, Grant, Sammie and Brad, brother of Neil, brother-in-law of Jean, and a friend to so many, including ex work colleagues. John will be sorely missed by us all. Aged 85 Years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 27th August at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John, which will be divided between, Cancer Research UK 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.

Birkbeck

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 11th August, Colin of Graham Street, Penrith, beloved husband of Elizabeth, much loved dad of Katie and Fiona and a sadly missed father-in-law and grandad. Aged 78 Years. A Celebration of Colin’s Life will be held at Christ Church, Penrith, on Friday, 22nd August at 11.00am, followed by Private interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Colin for Mission Motorsport, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Whitfield

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 31st July, Joan Enid of Ivegill, dearly loved wife of the late Allan, loving mother of Carolyn, Chris and Nicholas, dearest mother-in-law, nana and great-nana Joan. Aged 87 years. Service and interment at Christ Church, Ivegill on Wednesday, 13th August at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Joan which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Parkinsons UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Pearson

Gently, at the Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Friday, 1st August, Richard aged 64 years. Much loved and sorely missed by Rosemary, Miranda and Patrick. Funeral Service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 14th August at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for R.N.L.I. may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Wilkinson

Peacefully, at Inglewood Care Home, Carlisle on Tuesday, 29th July, Robin of Culgaith, husband of Hazel, dad of Fiona and Ivan, granda of Laura and Yasmine and brother of Joyce. Aged 77 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 15th August at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Robin for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith,

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Hunter

Peacefully, on Thursday, 31st July, surrounded by his loving family, David Alan, of Braco near Dunblane, formerly of Watermillock, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Shiela, much loved dad of Peter, cherished grandad of Lois, sadly missed father-in-law of Laura, brother of William and the late Hazel, treasured brother-in-law and uncle. Aged 82 years. Service and interment at All Saints' Church, Watermillock on Friday, 15th August at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of David for Watermillock Educational Trust may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.