Recent Obituaries

Passed away, suddenly at home on Sunday, 4^th December, Ken (Kenny) of Carleton Drive, Penrith, beloved husband of Janet, much loved dad of James, father-in-law of Kirsten and a sadly missed grandad of Rowan and the late Tommy. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Friday, 16^th December at 11.30am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ken for 4Louis may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle fought with dignity, on Tuesday, 22^nd November, Anna of Stainton, Penrith, much loved mam of Rob and Seth and a loving nanna to her three granddaughters. Aged 56 years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 9^th December at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home after a short illness, on Friday, 11^th November, surrounded by his family, Alan of Barton House, aged 85 years. A much loved husband, father and grandfather. Service at St Paul's Church, Pooley Bridge on Friday,9^th December at 11.30am followed by private cremation. No flowers by request, but if desired, donations in memory of Alan for the "World Church" fund at St Paul's, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday 20^th November, Ann of Ellonby, Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mam of Nichola and the late Andrew, mother-in-law of Michael, sadly missed nana of Daniel, Laura, Jamie and Sam, great nana of Zak, Nelly and Olivia, a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Aged 77 years. Service at St. Michael’s Church, Skelton on Tuesday, 6^th December at 11.00am, followed by Committal at Eden Valley Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ann for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 18^th November, Jill of Penrith, loving wife of Aaron, daughter of  Pat and the late Nigel sister of Cathy and a dear daughter-in-law, aunt, cousin, niece and good friend to many. Aged 40 years. Service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 2^nd December at 2.00 pm. Please feel free to wear something bright. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Alzheimer's Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at home on Saturday, 19^th November, William (Bill) of Carleton Road, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Stephen, Michael and Richard, sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, great grandad, brother and uncle. Aged 90 years. Service at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Friday, 2^nd December at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Bill which will be divided between The British Heart Foundation and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.