Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, after a long illness, on Monday, 15^th November William (Bill) of Tirril, Penrith, deeply loved husband of Edith, much loved father of Ian and Philip and loving father-in-law of Nici. Aged 80 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 29^th November at 12.30 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.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 11th November, Cecil of Sand Croft, Penrith. Beloved husband of the late Sheila and much loved stepfather of Steven and Martin. Aged 94 years. Former head greenkeeper at Penrith Golf Club, he will be much missed by friends and neighbours. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 26th November at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research UK in memory of Cec may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, on Tuesday, 2^nd November William of Tudor Court Penrith, formerly of The Gill, Scout Green, Orton, beloved husband of the late Laurel, much loved father of Alyson, Stephen and Andrew, grandfather and great-grandfather. Aged 93 years. Service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 26^th November at 11.00 am. No flowers by request, if desired, donations for Navy Wings may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 10^th November, Ian (Mowdy) of Pennyhill Park, Penrith, a loving husband to Dorothy, dearest dad of Andrew and Amanda, father-in-law of Mel and Mike, beloved granda of Hannah, Emily, Ava, Katie & Courtney, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Aged 71 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, 25^th November at 11.40am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Ian which will be divided between the ICU at the Cumberland Infirmary and Oak Tree Animals Charity, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons. Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at home on Thursday, 11^th November, Ann of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Brian and a good friend to many. Aged 81 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 24^th November at 11.00am. No flowers please, but if desired donations in memory of Ann which will be divided between The Salvation Army (Penrith) and Penrith Methodist Church may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith on Monday, 15^th November, Ann, formerly of Wyebourne, Reagill, beloved wife of the late Geoff, much loved mother of Andrew and a sadly missed sister. Aged 90 years. Committal at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 23^rd November at 12.30pm followed by Service of Thanksgiving at Newbiggin-on-Lune Methodist Church at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ann which will be divided between Newbiggin-on-Lune Methodist Church and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.