Recent Obituaries

Sadly, passed away suddenly, at Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith, on Thursday, 14^th January, Alison, beloved wife of the late Ted, much loved mother of Lesley, Gillian, Gordon and Michael, mother-in-law of Gillian, Giles and the late Bill and a dearly loved nana of Sarah, Tom, Brett and Ellis. Aged 76 years. Private Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 10^th February at 11.00 am followed by Interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between The Parish of Penrith and Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 20^th January, Pauline of Penrith, dearly loved wife of Ernie, much loved mum of Mark, dearly loved nana of Michael, Ian, Kirsty and Megan and great-nana of Imogen, Parker and Erin. Aged 80 years. Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 9^th February at 1.40 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a long illness, at Sunderland Royal Hospital, on Monday, 18^th January, Thomas (Tom) of Greystoke, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Muriel, a dearly loved dad, grandad and great-grandad and best friend of Judy. Aged 90 years. Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, on Tuesday, 2^nd February at 10.20 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at The Royal Devon and Exeter, Exeter on Wednesday, 20th January. Ian of Penrith, beloved husband of the late Nora, loving father of Gordon, Graeme and the late Richard, dear grandfather of Nathen and a great friend to many. Aged 91 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors.  Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at Cramlington Hospital, on Tuesday 12^th January, Barrie of Sleagill, dearly loved husband of Sylvia, adored dad of Garry and Joanne, proud granda of Jessica and a dear brother and uncle.  Aged 75 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 2^nd February at 2:20 pm.  Family flowers only, but if desired donations for MND and Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, 19^th January, Beatrice of Askham, Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mum of Susan and Anthony, mother-in-law of Alison and the late Andrew, adored granny of Richard and Sonia, James and Kate, John and Kelly and "GG" of Harry and Sophia. Aged 88 years. Private Service and Interment at St. Michael’s Church, Lowther, Penrith on Saturday, 30^th January at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith,

CA11 8HR.