Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital on Wednesday, 19^th May, Lena of Glasson Court, Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Colin and Jen, mother-in-law of Jane and Dickie, proud grandma of Frankie and Lauren and her fiancé Dan and a sadly missed sister and aunt. Aged 93 Years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, 27^th May at 12.20pm. Family flowers only but if desired donations in memory of Lena for Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and peacefully at home, surrounded by love, on Monday, 10^th May, Keir Jake (KJ) of Fairhill Road, Penrith, beloved son of Paula, special brother of Amy-Ann and Deza, uncle of Arabella, grandson of John and the late Valda. Aged 20 years. A Cystic Fibrosis warrior, who showed courage to the very end. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 21^st May at 11.30am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. The service will be relayed outside the church, and Keir’s friends are most welcome to attend. Please respect social distancing rules at all times. For those who wish to pay their respects the cortege will leave the family home at 11.15am, heading down Salkeld Road, on to Scotland Road. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Keir for 500 Acts of Kindness (cheques made out to Richardsons Funeral Directors) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday, 3^rd May, Eunice of Pategill Road, Penrith (former receptionist at Frame, Swift and Partners Vets). Beloved wife of David, and a much loved mother of John. Aged 76 years. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired donations in memory of Eunice for Oncology Special Purposes Fund, c/o the Cumberland Infirmary may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Friday, 23^rd April, Michael of Dufton, Appleby, a dearly loved husband, dad, grandad and brother. Aged 81 Years. Private Service and Interment at St. Cuthbert's Church, Dufton, on Thursday, 6^th May at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for St. Cuthbert's Church, Dufton may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday,28^th April, Geoff of Otters Holt, Culgaith (Formerly of J. Cowpers Chemist, Penrith) beloved husband of Linda, much loved dad of Ian and Graham and a sadly missed stepdad, father-in-law, grandpa and brother. Aged 66 years. Private Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Thursday, 6^th May at 1.30pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. For those who wish to pay their respects the cortege will leave the family home at 1.00pm, passing J. Cowpers Chemist enroute to church. The service will be live-streamed (and viewable at any time after) via St Andrew’s Church Penrith website or a link available from Richardsons Funeral Directors. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Geoff which will be divided between Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland and The Lions Club, Penrith may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Doreen (nee Taylor), Aged 84, on Sunday, 25^th April, peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, much loved wife of the late Gary, mother of Sue, mother-in-law of John, Nanna of Euan. Private graveside service at St. John The Evangelist Church, Cotehill on Wednesday, 5^th May at 11.00 am. Grateful thanks to all staff on Hazel Ward at the Cumberland Infirmary and Court Thorn Surgery, for their care and compassion. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for St John The Evangelist, Cotehill, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.