Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, in her sleep, on Tuesday, 5^th November, Eileen of Castlegate, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Robert, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Annette, much loved grandma of Jemma and Bobby and a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 71 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith, on Friday, 15^th November at 11.00 am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on, Wednesday, 23^rd October, Alan, of Plumpton, beloved husband of Susan, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jeff and Rosemary, Craig and Liz and the late Julie, devoted grandad of Anthony, Victoria, Ellie and Ben, much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Aged 78 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 4^th November at 12:20 pm. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations, which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and Cancer Research UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital on, Sunday, 13^th October, Doris of Penrith, dearly loved mum of Judith, Janice, Jeanette and Chris, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Aged 78 years. Service at St Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 29^th October at 11:00 am, followed by cremation at Carlisle Crematorium at 3:40pm. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations to the Breast Cancer UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, 14^th October, Thomas of Victoria Road, Penrith, (formerly of Highfield, Tirril) beloved husband of Marguerite, dearly loved dad of Anna and Edward, father-in-law of Lee, very proud and adored papa of Lily and Tallulah (Squeak), sadly missed brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and a great friend to many. Aged 63 years. Service and interment at St. Michael’s Church, Lowther on Friday, 25^th October at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Thomas which will be divided between Tommy’s Bench and the BEEP Fund Ltd may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. ‘Gone too early, at peace.’

Sadly, but peacefully, after an illness courageously borne, at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, on Thursday, 10^th October, Irene Mary of Greystoke Road, Penrith, devoted wife of the late Wilfred, mam of Ann and Paul, mother-in-law of Gordon and Helen, nanna of Lora and grandma of Samuel and Holly. Aged 87 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, 24^th October at 12.20 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Dementia UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

 Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 30^th September, Nancy of Langwathby, beloved wife of the late Revd Derrick Greeves and hugely loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, aged 99 years. Committal at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 22^nd October at 10.20 am followed by a Service of Celebration at Langwathby Methodist Chapel at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between WaterAid and Langwathby Methodist Chapel may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. Friends unable to attend the Committal or Service are warmly invited to join the family at Langwathby Village Hall for refreshments at 3.45 pm.