Recent Obituaries

Suddenly, at home, on Sunday, 6^th September, Leslie John of Catterlen, Penrith, (formerly of Coventry and Brantwood Hotel, Stainton), dearly loved husband of 50 years to Susan, a much loved father of 7, stepfather of 1, grandfather of 18, great-grandfather of 25 and great-great-grandfather of 1. Aged 89 years. Service at St. John's Church, Newton Reigny, Penrith on Tuesday, 29^th September at 11.00 am followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of John which will be divided between St. John's Church and British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Margaret Annie Dixon, of Frenchfield Way, Penrith (formerly of Elseghyll Farm. Melmerby). Died on Saturday, 29^th August, peacefully at home, just after waking at dawn, in the embrace of her loving son and long-term carer Richard, Aged 97 years. Much loved wife of the late John George Dixon and mother of David, Christopher and Richard, grandmother and great-grandmother. Eldest child of the late William and Mary Morton and sister of the late Kenneth Morton and Edith James. Funeral Service at Penrith Methodist Church, on Monday, 28^th September, at 11.00 am followed by Interment at Penrith Cemetery. Flowers welcome or, if desired, donations in memory of Margaret will be divided between Melmerby Village Hall and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Thursday 27^th August, Judy of Penrith. Beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mum of  Daren and Nigel, loving mother-in -law of Wendy and Miranda, a cherished grandma and great-grandma. A private Service of Thanksgiving  will be held.

 Peacefully at home, on Friday, 28th August, Geoff of Dacre, Penrith, dearly loved husband of the late Patience, treasured dad of Sandra, Linda, David and Dawn and a devoted grandad to 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He will always be with us and forever in our hearts. Aged 86 years. A Service of love and celebration will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 11th September at 2.00pm.  Family flowers only, but, if desired, donations which will go towards the good work of Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Suddenly at home, on Saturday 15th August, Amanda (Mandy) of Penrith. Beloved wife of Neil, much loved Mam of Becca and the late Ben, loving sister of Joanne, cherished Daughter of the late Lance and Sue, Aunty, Godmother and friend to many. Aged 56 years. A Service of love and celebration will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium at 11.00am on Thursday 10th September. Family flowers only please. Donations will go towards the good work of The Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Sands, and they may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Following a short illness, at Mary Hewston Hospital, Keswick, on Sunday 16th August, Beatrice Isobel (Bea) of Penrith, previously of Matterdale and Great Strickland. Aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Brownrigg, much loved Mum, Mother-in-law, Gran, Baba and Great Gran. At Bea’s request a direct cremation will take place.