Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne, at Barrock Court Care Home, High Hesket on Monday, 1^st November, Colin (formerly of Hutton Hill, Penrith) beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad, grandpa, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Aged 80 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 10^th November at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Colin for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia may be sent c/o Richardson’s Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Brampton Hospital, on Saturday, 16^th October, Annie (May) dearly loved wife of the late Tommy, a much loved mam, mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and friend. Aged 83 years.

Also, her son Tommy (Rick) unexpectedly at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday, 18^th October, loving husband of Heather, a dear dad, grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Aged 60 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 29th October at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of May and Rick which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 17^th October, Peggy of Glasson Court, Penrith, devoted wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother of Michael, mother-in-law of Gwen and the late Sandra, grandmother of Sharron, Steven and Paula and great-grandmother of Ellie, Jamie and Caiden. Aged 96 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 29^th October at 2.20 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and James Rennie School may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Passed away unexpectedly, at home, after a short illness, on Thursday, 23^rd September, Howard William of Penrith, darling husband of Liz, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Aged 65 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 8^th October at 2.00 pm. You are asked to dress in bright colours and please, no black. No flowers by request, if desired donations which will be divided between Cancer Research UK and R.A.B.I. (The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Applegarth Nursing Home, Carlisle on Tuesday, 28^th September, David a dear husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Former Lay Minister at Askham, Lowther, Clifton and Brougham. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Clifton on Friday, 8^th October at 11.30am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of David for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardson’s Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith

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Suddenly, but peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 24^th September, Gwen of Shap, (formerly of Bolton upon Dearne and Penrith) dearly loved partner of Martyn, much loved daughter of Marion and the late Albert and a loving sister of Caroline, Peter, Sylvia and their families. Aged 59 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 7^th October 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 care of Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.