Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Royal Oldham Hospital, on Wednesday, 16^th June, Christopher Mark ‘Chris’ of Bury (formerly Penrith), best dad of Emily and Josh, son of Verna and the late David, brother of Stephen and friend to many, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 56 years. Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 2^nd July at 12.20 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 17^th June, Harold of Clifford Road, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, dear brother-in-law, proud uncle of six nephews and a good friend to many. Aged 83 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Thursday, 1^st July at 2.00pm followed by interment at St. James Churchyard, Temple Sowerby. If desired, donations in memory of Harold which will be divided between Stainton Methodist Church and Helvellyn Masonic Lodge Benevolent Fund may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Monday, 21^st June, Lilian of Robberby Farm, Hunsonby, beloved wife of the late Joseph and a much loved mam, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Aged 87 years. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Lilian for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital, Keswick, on Friday, 18^th June, Joan of Culgaith, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Gordon, dearly loved mother of John and Jane, loving granny of Louise, Georgina and Charlotte, mother-in-law of Zoe and Michael and sister of Thel. Private Service and interment at All Saint's Church, Culgaith on Wednesday, 30^th June at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for All Saint's Church may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Gerry, of Park Close, Penrith, passed away peacefully, at home on Tuesday, 15th June, aged 93 years. A true gentleman, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends who loved him dearly. Requiem Mass at St. Catherine's Church, Penrith on Monday, 28th June at 10.00am, followed by interment, with his late son Bernard at Park Cemetery, Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Gerry for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

                                                   R. I. P.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 17^th June, Nellie of Dacre, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mam of Jean and Stella, mother-in-law of Peter and the late Leonard, loving nanna of Daniel, Edward and Kirsty and a devoted great-nanna. Aged 85 years. Private Service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Dacre, on Tuesday, 29^th June at 2.00 pm. The cortège will leave Nellie's home at 1. 45 pm for anyone wishing to pay their respects. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between St. Andrew's Church and Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.