Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Sunday 13th December, Sandy of Culgaith, formerly of Penrith and Glasgow, beloved husband of Joan, adored and admired dad of Alistair and Stephen, dear father-in-law of Claire and Annika and a cherished grandpa of Ross and Joel.  Aged 77 years. Private Service at Carlisle Crematorium, on Tuesday 29th December at 11:40 am.  A celebration of Sandy’s life and veterinary career will be held at a later date.  Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 13^th December, Stephen of Penrith, a much loved dad and grandad. Aged 68 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery, on Tuesday, 22^nd December at 11.00 am. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.

Peacefully passed away at home, on Saturday, 12^th December Geoffrey Ernest (Geoff) of Shap, beloved husband of Anne, dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Louise, Daphne, Geoffrey and Rod, and a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Aged 84 years. Private Service at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 21^st December at 3.40pm. Family flowers only but if desired, donations in memory of Geoff for Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 8^th December, Edna of Sim Court, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Joseph, dearly loved mother of Audrey and the late Eileen, and a sadly missed gran. Aged 95 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 18^th December at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Edna for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Appleby Grange Nursing Home, Appleby, on Wednesday, 9^th December, Norman, formerly of Gamblesby, beloved husband of Joyce, dearly loved dad and best friend of Claire and Janice and a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 93 years. Private Service at Gamblesby Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, 16^th December at 11.30 am followed by interment at St. Michael's Churchyard, Addingham. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Gamblesby Methodist Chapel and Parkinson’s UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Saturday 5^th December, Margaret of Penrith, loving wife of Denis, beloved mother of Paul & Gary, dear mother-in-law of Stefanie and Victoria, treasured nana of Molly, Jay & Darcie.  Aged 66 years. Private Service at Distington Hall Crematorium on Tuesday, 15^th December at 12:00 noon.  The cortege will leave Clifford Road at 10:45am and onto Ullswater road for anyone wishing to pay their respects.  If desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.