Recent Obituaries

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.

Suddenly, but peacefully, on Wednesday, 10^th November, Johnny of Glenridding, Penrith, a caring and much loved dad, partner, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Aged 69 years. Service at St. Patrick’s Church, Patterdale on Monday, 22^nd November at 11.00am followed by Committal with family at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Patterdale Community Fund (cheques payable to PCC of Patterdale) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead on Wednesday, 3^rd November, Jean of Blaydon-on-Tyne, formerly of Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mam of John, David, Susan, Owen and Glenys, a special nana, great-nana and a dear mother-in-law, sister aunt and friend to many. Aged 89 years young. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 19^th November at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for The Winlaton Centre may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, 7^th November, Mary of Keswick (formerly of Ruthwaite, Ireby) beloved wife of the late Jimmy, much loved mother of the late Norman, dearly loved mother-in-law of Carol, sadly missed gran of Helen, John and David and their partners, special gran-gran of Kylie. Aged 96 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 19^th November at 11.40am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Mary for the British Heat Foundation may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.