Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday, 27^th June, Maurice of Greenacres Park, Plumpton, Penrith, beloved husband of Joyce and a much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Aged 86 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 14^th July at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Maurice which will be divided between Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland and The Renal Unit Trust Fund c/o the Cumberland Infirmary, may be made at the service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Monday, 27^th June, Anthony Edward (Tony) formerly of Dockray and Kirkby Thore, a much loved husband of Mary and the late Doreen, brother and uncle. Aged 76 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 13^th July at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Tony for Amy’s Care, (Cumbria) in recognition of their Alzheimer’s community efforts, may be made at the service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, 27^th June, Cyril of Pooley Bridge, Penrith, loving husband of Maureen, dearly loved legend of a father to David and Diane, dear father-in-law to Pip and David and a devoted grandad. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Michael's Church, Barton on Tuesday, 12^th July at 11.00 am followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between St. Michael's Church Barton and Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Thursday, 23^rd June, Doreen of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mam of Muriel, Pauline, Peter and Michael, a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nan. Aged 94 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 11^th July at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Ca11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Wednesday, 15^th June, John Stanley (Stan) of Brougham Street, Penrith, beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Ian and Andrew and a sadly missed brother and uncle. Aged 79 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 6^th July at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Stan for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Grisedale Croft, Alston, on Thursday, 9^th June, Betty (Betts) formerly of Ousby, Penrith, dearly loved mother, mother ‘B’, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Aged 98 years. Service and interment at St. Luke’s Church, Ousby on Monday, 4^th July at 12.00noon. Please feel free to wear bright clothes. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Betty for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.