Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, 9^th March, Margaret of Barton Dale, Lazonby, Penrith, dearly loved wife of Gerald, much loved mam of Chris, Paul and Mark, mother-in-law of Verena, Fiona and Danielle, adored nanna of Aaron, Clara, Callum, Trystan, Liam, Jodie and Connor and a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 70 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith, on Monday, 21^st March at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Tuesday, 8^th March, John formerly of Watermillock, Penrith. Aged 81 Years. Service and interment at All Saints Church, Watermillock on Saturday 19^th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for All Saints Church, Watermillock may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, at The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle on Friday, 4^th March, Bill of Barco Avenue, Penrith, beloved husband of Ruth, much loved dad of Richard and Matthew and a sadly missed father-in-law and grandad. Aged 80 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 18^th March at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Bill which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Beep Doctors (BASICS) Cumbria may be made at the service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 2^nd March, John of Newbiggin, Penrith, much loved husband of Pamela, father of Jack and Stella, brother of Joan, Alan and Caroline, brother-in-law of Robin, Linda, Maureen and Tim. Aged 65 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 18^th March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday, 28^th February, John of Lazonby, Penrith, aged 87 years, dear partner of Liz Shackman. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 14^th March at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for The Salvation Army may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 1^st March, Betty of Newbiggin, Stainton, Penrith (formerly of Motherby), beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mum of Anne and Audrey, a sadly missed gran, great-gran, mother-in-law and aunt. Aged 88 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 10^th March at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.