Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on Sunday, 7^th November, Elsie of Kirkoswald, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of Janet and Joseph, devoted grandma of Kate, James and Anthony and Stacey, great-grandma of Sophia, Mimi and Aoife and devoted sister of the late Dorothy. Aged 93 years. Service and interment at St, Oswald’s Church, Kirkoswald on Tuesday, 16^th November at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Elsie for Kirkoswald Surgery Equipment Fund may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Pennine Lodge Nursing Home, Carlisle on Saturday, 30^th October, Dennis of Frenchfield Way, Penrith (and formerly of Creighton & Tweedie, Poets Walk), adored husband of Barbara, much loved stepdad of Linzi, father-in-law of Jason and dearly loved grandad of Holly and Alex. Aged 78 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 10^th November at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Dennis for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

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.