Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 7th October, Alan of Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, much loved husband of Gladys, loving father of Peter and Kevin, father-in-law of Jennifer, dearly loved granda of Danielle, Rebecca and Michael and a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 21st October at 12.20 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between R.N.L.I and Macmillan Cancer Support may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 4^th October, Annie of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Roland, much loved mam of Brian, mother-in-law of Tricia and a loving nan of Jason and Daniel. Aged 92 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, 17^th October at 11.40 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Alzheimer's Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, after a long illness bravely borne, on Wednesday, 2^nd October, Eddie of Appleby (formerly of Martindale) beloved husband of Sarah, dearly loved dad of Alex, a sadly missed brother of Adrian, Paul, Simon and uncle. Aged 54 years. Service and interment at St. Peter’s Church, Martindale on Wednesday, 16^th October at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Coronary Care Unit Fund, c/o Freeman Hospital, Newcastle and Live Life, Give Life may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 4^th October, Joan of Penrith (formerly of Newcastle-upon-Tyne), beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of Pamela and a dear auntie. Aged 91 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 15^th October at 1.00 pm. No flowers by request, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on, Monday, 30^th September, William (Billy), of Plumpton, loving husband of the late Edna, dearly loved Dad of Carolyn, Liz & Diane, grandad of Ben, James, Matthew & Michelle, great grandad of Kelly and Kieran, and a cherished friend to so many. Aged 103 years. Service at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 9^th October at 2:20 pm. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital, on Friday, 27^th September, Anne of Melkinthorpe, Penrith, dearly loved wife of James (Jim), a much loved aunty, sister-in-law and friend to many who will be sadly missed. Aged 79 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 8^th October at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Penrith and Eden Community Hospital League of Friends may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.