Recent Obituaries

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.

Suddenly taken away from us all, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday 15^th June, Janet of Penrith, formerly of Maryport, dearly loved mam of Neasha, Tanya and Kevin, much loved nana of Ashleigh, Ella, Alfie, Anna and Mae, mother-in-law of Marcus and Rachel and a dear sister, aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt, and friend to many, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Aged 73 years. Service at St Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Friday, 25^th June at 10:00 am, followed by burial at Penrith Cemetery. The Service will be relayed outside for any who are unable to access the church due to social distancing rules. Family would like to see all who knew Janet in attendance. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations can be made to Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent to c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.  At the family’s request please wear something bright and colourful.

Peacefully, at Kingston Court Care Home, Carlisle on Saturday, 12^th June, Irene of Croft Avenue, Penrith, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of Louise and her partner Paul. Aged 90 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 23^rd June at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Irene for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 10^th June, James (Jim) of Stainton, Penrith, formerly of Wellington, beloved husband of Beryl, loving father of Jonathan and a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 87 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith. TEL: 01768 891189.