Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, after a long illness, bravely borne with courage and dignity, surrounded by her loving family and caring team, on Saturday, 25^th December, Sandra of Langwathby, Penrith, dearly loved wife of Tony, much loved mam of Helen and a dear sister, auntie and good friend to many. Aged 75 years. Service at St. Peter’s Church, Langwathby, on Thursday, 6^th January at 1.00 pm followed by interment at Langwathby Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between St. Peter's Church, Langwathby and 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, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, 11^th December, Revd. Colin Sands of Penrith. Aged 83 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, surrounded by love, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 4^th December, John (Ali) of Lowther, Penrith, a much loved husband, dad and godfather. Aged 68 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 15^th December at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Diabetes UK and Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, on Monday, 29^th November, Lily of Great Strickland, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mother of Avril, Sandra, Barbara and Stephen, a sadly missed mother-in-law, nana, great-nana Lily, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 81 years. Service and interment at St. Barnabas Church, Great Strickland on Tuesday, 7^th December at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Lily which will be divided between St. Barnabas Church and Diabetes UK may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Wednesday, 10^th November, Maureen (Mo) (formerly of Greengill, Penrith) a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Aged 95 years. Service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Dacre on Saturday, 4^th December at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between St. Andrew's Church and the Lake District Calvert Trust may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith, on Tuesday, 23^rd November, Kathleen formerly of Greystoke, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Raymond, a much loved mother, grandma and great-grandma. Aged 99 years. Graveside Service at St, Andrew's Churchyard, Greystoke, Penrith on Tuesday, 30^th November at 11.00 am. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.