Recent Obituaries

Michael, (former lecturer in forestry at Newton Rigg), Peacefully, but suddenly at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 13^th February. Dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved father of Rod and Julian, loving Grandpa of Jay, Aaron, Hadley and Carli and dear brother of Terry. Aged 85years. Service on Thursday, 3^rd March at St. Catherine's Church, Penrith at 1:00pm, followed by a cremation service at Eden Valley Crematorium with some music and tributes at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, on Thursday, 10^th February, Rodney (Rod) of Calthwaite, former teacher at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith, beloved husband of Karen, much loved father of John and Andrew, a sadly missed father-in-law, brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Aged 69 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Wednesday, 2^nd March at 11.00am followed by Private Committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Rod which will be divided between Eden Animal Rescue and Eden Junior Runners (cheques made payable to Eden Runners) may be made at the service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith on Wednesday, 16^th February, James (Jim) formerly of Melkinthorpe and Outgang, beloved husband of the late Anne, a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many who will be sadly missed. Aged 90 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 28^th February at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Croft Avenue Residents Amenity Fund may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

BETTY, Peacefully at Keswick Cottage Hospital on Thursday, 3^rd February. Mother to Elaine, Georgina and Peter, grandmother and great-grandmother. Formerly of Walsall, recently of Lazonby. Aged 95 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 2.00pm on Friday, 25^th February. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations in memory of Betty for Cancer Research UK may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, aged 70, at home with his loving family, on Tuesday, 1^st February, Richard (Headteacher of St Catherine’s School, 1988-2007) of Chestnut Close, Culgaith, loving husband of Geraldine, much loved dad of Fliss, Lucy and Colette and a sadly missed father-in-law and grandad to his eight grandchildren. Requiem Mass at St Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 16^th February at 12.00noon, followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Richard for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be made at the service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR ‘R.I.P.'

We sadly announce the passing of Steven Keith, of New Market Street, Ulverston on Saturday 22nd January. Aged 63years, Steven was a bright, funny, highly observant and thoughtful man who will be greatly missed. He leaves his son William, mother June, siblings Gary, Andrew, Allison and Ben and numerous nieces and nephews.The funeral service and interment will be held at St. Michael’s Church, Barton, Cumbria, on Friday, 4th February at 2pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Steven for Felix Fund (a small charity that supports UK EOD and search soldiers) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.