Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Croftfield Care Home, Cotehill, Carlisle on Saturday, 15^th October Sidney (Sid) formerly of Mayburgh Avenue, Penrith, loving husband of the late Dorothy, dear dad of Jill and Lynn, father-in-law of Glenn and the late Ian and a special grandad of Georgia. Aged 91 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith, on Monday, 31^st October at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Alzheimer’s Society may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Julia Patricia: Formerly of Leatherhead, Surrey. Much loved wife to Peter, mother to Catherine, mother-in-law to Matt and a much loved and doting grandmother to Hester and Pippa. Passed away at home in Hunsonby on Tuesday 11^th October aged 78 years. Service and interment at St Michael’s Church, Addingham, at 11:00am on Wednesday 26^th October. No flowers by request.

If desired, donations in memory of Julia to Mesothelioma UK can be made via https://www.justgiving.com/JuliaBrowneMesoUK or to The British Hedgehog Preservation Society via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/JuliaBrowneHedgehogs or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 13^th October Arthur of High Hesket, Carlisle (formerly of Overwater Hall, Ireby) beloved husband of Joyce, dearly loved father of Jacqueline, Adrienne, Michael, Stephanie and Jeremy and a much loved father-in-law, grandpa and great-grandpa. Aged 89 years. Private Service and cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Stroke Association may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, in his field, surrounded by his Shetland ponies, on Wednesday, 28^th September, Edward of Brough, beloved husband of the late Wendy, much loved dad of Edwina, father-in-law of Paul, and a sadly missed big granda of Heloise. Aged 80 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 19^th October at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Edward for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Friday, 7^th October, Keith of Penrith, much loved by Jackie, Mark, Cherry, Kate, Lucy and families. Aged 81 years. Private Service and cremation. If desired, donations in memory of Keith for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, on Friday, 30^th September, Elsie (formerly of Bradford and Penrith) dearly loved and sadly missed by her family. Aged 98 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Thursday, 13^th October at 2.00 pm followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Penrith Friars Bowling Club may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.