Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Appleby Grange Nursing Home on Friday, 11^th November, Frances Sidwell (formerly of Skelton and Penrith), much loved mum of Karren and Kim and a dearly loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Aged 88 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 30^th November at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Frances for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 13^th November, Annie Elizabeth of Murrah Hall (formerly of Millfield, Hutton Roof), wife of the late Eddie, dearly loved mother of Kathleen and the late David, beloved grandma of Kerry and Joseph, great-grandma of Charlie, Rosie, Ben and Annie, also great-great-grandma of Ayla Rose. Aged 96 years. Service and interment at St. Kentigern’s Church, Mungrisdale on Tuesday, 29^th November at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Caldbeck Surgery and Mental Health Assessment Recovery Team (Eden) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, 13^th November, Hilda of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mam of Anne, Colin, Julie and Gillian, a loving mother-in-law, nana, grandma and great-grandma. Aged 93 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 28^th November at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for District Nurses Amenity Fund may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, with his wife by his side, on Friday, 11^th November, Lloyd of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Sue and a good friend to many. Aged 88 years. Interment at Penrith Cemetery, on Thursday, 24^th November at 12.15 pm followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Penrith Methodist Church at 1.00 pm. Please feel free to wear something bright. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Penrith Methodist Church and Keswick Methodist Church may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Marion of Tirril, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Allan and a much loved mum, mother-in-law, granny, nanna, auntie, sister and friend to many. Aged 78 years. Service at St. Michael’s Church, Barton on Wednesday,16^th November at 11.30am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Marion for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Our mother Eileen died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday, 1^st November. She was desperately loved and adored whilst being so fiercely devoted to us all and her late husband Bruce. Her love, smiles, fun and conversation will be deeply missed by so many, but especially by her children and grandchildren: Stuart, Alastair, Susan, Olivia, Louis and Violet. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Friday, 18^th November at 1.00 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. If desired donations in memory of Eileen for Eden Valley Hospice, who faultlessly cared for her with great respect and dignity may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.