Recent Obituaries

Malcolm - Surrounded by his adoring family found peace at home, Ivy Cottage, Yanwath on Tuesday 24^th May, aged 65 years. Loving husband of Helen, devoted Dad, Grandpa, Brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday 9th June at 12:30 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired in memory of Malc to Macmillan Cancer Support and Chemotherapy Unit, Oncology Special Purpose Fund, Carlisle  may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 20^th May, Gwen of Frenchfield Way, Penrith, much loved sister of the late Jean and Margaret, a loving aunt of Shona, Sara and families. Aged 90 years. Service and interment at St. James’ Church, Hutton-in-the Forest on Saturday, 4^th June at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardson Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 15^th May, Anna of Woodlands, Penrith (formerly of Langwathby and Bampton), much loved mum of Adam and Jake and a sadly missed mother-in-law and granny. Aged 87 years. Private service and interment. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Telephone: 01768 891189.

Marjorie Anne: Peacefully, on Sunday, 1^st May, at home, surrounded by her family. Aged 98 years. A kind woman, a good mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose calm reassurance will be missed. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 25^th May at 11.00 am followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Cumbria Wildlife Trust may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

It is with the heaviest of hearts, Andrea, Sarah and Robert announce the passing of Barry, on Thursday, 21^st April. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 20^th May at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 28^th April following a long battle with illness bravely borne, John of Penrith (formerly of Shap) husband of Joyce, much loved dad of Anita and Brian, father-in-law of Philip and Rachael, grandad of Liam, Jamie, Sam, Amelia and Henry, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Aged 74 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 17^th May at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of John for Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.