Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 6^th April, Desmond (Des) of Carlton Drive, Penrith, beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Nigel and a sadly missed brother and uncle. Aged 81 years. Service at United Reformed Church, Penrith on Thursday, 21^st April at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Des for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Appleby Grange Nursing Home, Appleby, on Tuesday, 5^th April, George of Low Brow, Tirril, beloved husband of the late Ella, dearly loved father of Isabel, Evelyne, Joseph, Kathryn and the late Alan and a loving granda and great-granda. Aged 93 years. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Barton on Wednesday, 20^th April at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Parkinsons Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, with her family, on Tuesday, 5^th April, Doreen of Stainton, Penrith, beloved wife of Peter, dearly loved mum of Tim and Nicola, mother-in-law of Chetna and a much loved grandma of Will and Taryn. Aged 82 years. Private cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Andrew's Church, Dacre, Penrith on Wednesday, 13^th April at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Doreen which will be divided between St. Andrew's Church, Dacre and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, 28^th March, Patrick (Pat) of Sunnybank, Stainton, Penrith, much loved husband of Pat, loving dad of Sean and the late Annette, father-in-law of Helen, dearly loved grandad of Darcie and Taylor and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Aged 72 years. Private Service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Dacre. If desired, donations in memory of Pat for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 25^th March, Kenneth of Penrith, beloved husband of the late Sandra, much loved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and a sadly missed brother-in-law and cousin. Aged 77 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Thursday, 14^th April at 1.00pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ken for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

A Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance in memory of John will be held at St. John’s Church, Newton Reigny on Sunday, 10^th April at 11.30am. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors.