Recent Obituaries

Unexpectedly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 13^th November, Michael (Mike), beloved husband of Christine, dearest dad of Michael and Seamus, devoted granda of Lucy, Lois, Chloe, Shay and Niamh, dear brother of Pat, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Aged 77 years. Private Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Monday, 7^th December at 11.00 am followed by Interment at Penrith Cemetery. The cortège will leave Mike's home at 10.45 am travelling onto Norfolk Road, Brunswick Road, and Middlegate for anyone wishing to pay their respects. 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 home after a short illness, on Thursday, 19th November. Adam, of Brunswick Square, Penrith. Aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Charlotte, father of Amy and Dora, a loyal brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Private service and interment at St. Patrick’s Church, Patterdale on Friday, 4^th December. For anyone wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will depart the family home at 10.15am, via the bottom exit of Brunswick Square, traveling up Brunswick Road. If desired, donations in memory of Adam for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Ian, Peacefully, at Pennine Lodge Care Home, Carlisle on Sunday, 22^nd November aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer, much loved dad of Marie, Steven and Jill, granda of Matthew, Christopher, Alexander, Emma, Emilia, William and James, great-granda of Jacob, brother and friend. Private Service at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired plant a tree in memory of Ian or donations for the Woodland Trust may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Croftfield Care Home, Cotehill, on Sunday, 8^th November, Ann Patricia (formerly of Maple Drive, Penrith) beloved wife of the late Brian, a dear mother of Mark, mother-in-law of Judith, loving nana of Louise and great nana of Theo and Flynn. Aged 84 years. Graveside service at Penrith Cemetery on Wednesday, 18^th November at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ann for Smile Train UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, 7^th November, Jean of Hutton Hill, Penrith, much loved mam of Teresa, dear mother-in-law of Simon, treasured nana of Aimee and a sadly missed sister. Aged 76 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Monday, 16^th November at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jean which will be divided between Eden Animal Rescue and Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Home, on Monday, 26th October. Alan of Penrith, formerly of Holcombe Brook, Lancashire, cherished husband of Eva, precious dad of Janet, Sharon and Kelly, father-in-law of Michael, Shaun and the late Peter, grandad of eight, great grandad of four and loving brother of eight (survived by Evelyn and Kenneth).  Aged 82 years.  Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 9^th November at 11:40 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Macmillan Cancer Support, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith. CA11 8HR.