Recent Obituaries

Sadly, passed away whilst driving home to his family, on Thursday, 14^th January, beloved husband, best friend and soul mate of Joanne, incredible loving father of Ruby, Lily and James. A hero forever in our hearts Aged 59 years. Service and Interment at St. Michael's Church, Addingham, Penrith on Thursday, 28^th January. The Cortège will leave Richardsons Funeral Directors at 12.00 noon driving via Penrith Police HQ, Langwathby, Hunsonby onto Addingham. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Darryl for Help for Heroes may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 16^th January, John formerly of Newton Reigny, Penrith, beloved husband of Helen, and a much loved dad, father-in-law, granda, brother and uncle. Aged 78 years. Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 1^st February at 2.20pm. For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will leave Newton Reigny, passing through Catterlen Hall Farm at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John for the Heart Centre Fund, c/o the Cumberland Infirmary may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax on Tuesday, 12^th January, Ann (formerly of Castle Drive, Penrith), beloved wife of the late Brian, partner of Rod, much loved mam of Maria, Michael, Karen and Dawn and a sadly missed mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and sister. Aged 82 years. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 29^th January. For anyone wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will leave 42 Netherend Road, heading towards Mayburgh Avenue at 12.05pm. If desired donations in memory of Ann for The BEEP Fund Ltd 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, Marjorie of Plumpton Foot, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Les, much loved mum of David, Pat and Andrew, mother-in-law of Moira, Mike and Loraine and a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. Aged 94 years. Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, 4^th February at 1.00 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, at Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith, on Monday, 18^th January, Ada, formerly of Scotland Road, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother of Sheila and Susan, mother-in-law of John, dearly loved grandma of Paul, Jenna and Theresa and great-grandma of Lilly and Elliott. Aged 92 years. Private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired, donations in memory of Ada for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK (please make cheques payable to Dementia UK) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Friday, 8^th January, Doreen of Castle Drive, Penrith, beloved mother of Sean, Gary and Wayne. A private graveside service has taken place at Penrith Cemetery. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.