Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, on Sunday, 2^nd January, Anne, Frances of Armathwaite, Carlisle, beloved wife of Neil, much loved mum of Daniel and Marie and a sadly missed mother-in-law and nana. Aged 77 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 14^th January at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Anne 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.

Suddenly, and unexpectedly on Monday, 20^th December, Winifred of Woodlands, Penrith, wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother of Helen, Joy and Adrian, mother-in-law of Brian, Paul and Caroline, proud gran of Peter, Christopher, Sarah, Hannah, Eleanor and Tim, great-gran of Finlay, Tom, Nancy and Tobias and good friend of Jane, Joni, Dan, Scott and Chris. Aged 92 years. Private cremation on Friday, 14^th January followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Penrith Methodist Church at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for MHA Woodlands Amenity Fund 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 Saturday, 11^th December, Revd. Colin Robert of Penrith a dearly loved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Sarah and Emma, father-in-law of Anthony and Ian and devoted grandad of Millie. Aged 83 years.  Colin will be deeply missed by all his loving family and his many dear friends. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Monday, 10^th January at 12.30 pm followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 2.00 pm. All are welcome. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and The Rosemere Cancer Centre, Royal Preston Hospital may be left at the Service or sent c/o of Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 24^th December, Joseph Cecil (Ces) of Hutton Hill, Penrith, a dearly loved uncle who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 87 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 7^th January at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donation for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, at home, on Wednesday, 15^th December, Bill of Sand Croft Penrith, much loved husband of Sandra and brother of Wendy. Aged 68 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 30^th December at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Macmillan Cancer Support may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Lanercost Care Home, Carlisle on Sunday, 19^th December, Brian (formerly of Frenchfield Way, Penrith), beloved husband of the late Barbara, much loved dad of Vicki and Sarah, dear father-in-law of Antony and David and a loving granda of Rachel, Beth, Emily and April. Aged 80 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 4^th January at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.