Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on Monday, 19^th October, Alan Graham of Ravencroft Plumpton, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Beryl, much loved dad and father-in-law of Jennifer and Michael, Alison and Ian, Graham and Angela and Stephen and Anne, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 94 years. Private service followed by graveside committal at St. John the Evangelist Church, Plumpton on Monday, 2^nd November at 11.45am. (Please feel free to attend the committal). If desired donations in memory of Alan which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

David of Greystoke, died peacefully on Sunday, 11^th October, beloved husband of Hilary, dad of Iwan, Dylan and Elen, grandpa of Nia, Zara, Evan & Poppy. Private Service and cremation. If desired donations in memory of David for Eden Valley Hospice and WaterAid may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8 HR

Suddenly, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Tuesday, 13^th October.  Anne of Morecambe, loving mum of Stanley, beloved mother-in-law of Ann, cherished gran of Nicky and Karen and Ashlea and Barry, doting great gran of Amy, Elle and George and a dear friend to many.  Aged 102 years. Private Service and Interment.  Flowers welcome and if desired, donations for Alzheimer’s Society, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Silloth Nursing Home on Tuesday 13^th October, Anna of Clifford Road, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved Mum of Hazel, Linda and Rodney, proud Grandma of Heather, Bryony, Shannon and Anna, sadly missed great-grandma of Harry and loving sister of Bill, Margaret, Sheena and the late Frank. Aged 89 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Anna which will be divided between United Reformed Church, Penrith and Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Wednesday, 7th October. Ray (93 years) of Sockbridge Drive, Tirril, loving  husband of the late Dorothy, loving father, much loved grandfather and great grandfather and a special friend to many. Private Service at St Michael's Church, Barton on Friday, 16th October followed by cremation. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations which will be divided between St Michaels Church Barton and Cancer Research UK, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith. CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Tirionfa Care Home, Gwynedd, Wales, on Saturday, 3^rd October, Mary of Rydal Crescent, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Jack much loved mum of Stuart, Christine, their families and the late John. Aged 92 years. Private Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 14^th October followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for British Heart Foundation may be sent care of Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.