Recent Obituaries

Suddenly and with great sadness, on Tuesday, 14^th June at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle June Elizabeth of Penrith, proud and much loved mum of Erin, loved partner of Gary and a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and loyal friend to many. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 30^th June at 12.30 pm. Please feel free to wear something bright. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of June which will be divided between Carlisle Eden Mind and 4 Eden may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, no longer suffering, on Tuesday, 14^th June, Arthur Francis of Glendowlin Lodges, Yanwath, a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and a good friend to all who knew him. Aged 83 years. Private service and cremation. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Nèe Tolmie. Suddenly, but peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 11^th June, Marlene of Tynefield Drive, Penrith beloved wife of Geoff, much loved mum of Sarah and Simon, a mother-in-law and sadly missed nana of Emily and Oscar, sister of Stuart and auntie. Aged 77 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 23^rd June at 2.00pm. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Marlene for Cancer Research UK may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 2^nd June, Frank of Hanover Court, Penrith (formerly of Langwathby) loving husband of the late Barbara, a beloved dad and granda. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 23^rd June at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for the Salvation Army may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Newlands Care Home, Workington, on Saturday, 28^th May, Maggie of Carleton Drive, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mam of Noreen and Brian, mother-in-law of Julie, nana of Jacqui, Andrew, Ric and Andrew, great-nana of Izzie, Abbey and William. Aged 95 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Monday, 20^th June at 10.30 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. 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.

Jean, aged 79 years, passed away on Sunday, 29^th May, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, after one to many illnesses, bravely borne, a dearly loved wife of Duncan, much loved mother of Kevin and Stuart, and a sadly missed granny of Megan. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 16^th June at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jean for Eden Riding for the Disabled Association, may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.