Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Thursday, 12th  March, Betty of Penrith, dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth, loving mother of Keith and Ruth, mother-in-law of Amanda and Frank and a much loved nana and great-nana. Aged 93 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 31^st March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Betty for Crohn’s & Colitis UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, 22^nd February, Tony of Langwathby, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Rosemary (d. 1986) and Margaret, (d. 2024) dearly loved father of Hilary, Stephen, Susan and Martin, step father of Sally, Paul and Philippa and a proud grandpa and great-grandpa. Aged 94 years. Service and interment at St Lawrence's Church, Kirkland, Penrith on Friday, 27^th March at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Tony which will be divided between St. Lawrence's Church, Kirkland and St. Peter's Church, Langwathby may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, with his family by his side at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday 9^th March, Keith of Ellonby, Penrith, much loved husband of Kath, beloved dad of Michael and Vickie, proud grandpa of Maia and Fae, who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Aged 72 Years. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Skelton, Penrith on Thursday, 26^th March at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Keith for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, in the presence of his loving wife and daughter Daphne, on Thursday, 5^th March, John (Michael) of Penrith (formerly of Penruddock) beloved husband of Elizabeth, much loved dad of Fiona, Stephen, Daphne and Michelle, proud grandda of Sean, Melissa, Jacob and Abigail and a sadly missed father-in-law, great uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many. Aged 89 Years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 25^th March at 11.00 am followed by private interment at Penrith Cemetery. At Michael’s request please wear casual clothes. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Michael which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and District Nurses Amenity Fund may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Kingston Court Care Home, Carlisle, on Friday, 6^th March, Kenneth (Ken) of Penrith (formerly of High Knipe Bampton) much loved husband of Margeret, cherished dad of Kathryn and Alan, treasured grandad of Nick and Lorenz and a proud father-in-law of Ged and Gill. Private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Ken for Prostate Cancer UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, on Monday, 9^th March, Neil Mark (Accountant) of Fallowfield, Cliburn, Penrith, much loved husband of Linda, proud Dad of Claire and Nick, father-in-law of Adam and Rachael, Grandad of Sophie, Lucy, Maddie and Sam. Aged 72 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 23^rd March at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Neil which will be divided between Mull Otter Fund and Cliburn Community Play Area may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR