Recent Obituaries

Suddenly, at home, on Saturday, 28^th March, Avril of Penrith, (formerly of Greystoke) soulmate of the late John, much loved mam of Victoria, mother-in-law of Steven, gran of Jade, Isabella, Alexander and Albert, great-gran of Alexis, Taylor, Krystal and Kaiden, sister-in-law of Mary and auntie of Stephen. Aged 74 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 15^th April at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Avril for Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 25^th April, Wilson of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Ann, a sadly missed dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 91 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 13^th April at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Wilson for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at her daughter’s home on Wednesday 18^th March. Margaret, formerly of Watermillock, Penrith, much loved wife of the late Ken, loving Mam to Judith, Cathrine and Susan, treasured Grandma to Christopher, Claire, Alice and Ella and Great Grandma to Flynn, Evie, Isla, Fergus and Sophie. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Aged 91 years. A Service of celebration of her life will be held at All Saints Church, Watermillock on Friday 10^th April at 2:30pm followed by interment in All Saints Churchyard. Please feel free to wear a touch of colour. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations which will be divided between All Saints Church and Marie Curie may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR

Peacefully, with her children by her side, at Kingston Court Nursing Home, Carlisle, on Friday, 20^th March, Sylvia (formerly of Pategill, Penrith) beloved wife of Keith, dearly loved mam of John and Michelle, mother-in-law of Claire, wonderful nana of Mira, Corey and Paloma. Aged 81 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Thursday, 9^th April at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Sylvia for The Stroke Unit, the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sudden and unexpectedly, with his loved ones by his side, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 18^th March, Bruce of Margate Cross, Tirril, Penrith, beloved husband of Jayne, adored dad of Layla, Robbie and George, brother of Flash, a sadly missed son-in-law, brother-in-law and good friend to many who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Aged 53 years. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Barton on Wednesday, 1st April at 11.30 am. (Parking will be available at Fabi’s Farm.) Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Bruce for the Intensive Treatment Unit, the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Thursday, 12th  March, Betty of Penrith, dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth, loving mother of Keith and Ruth, mother-in-law of Amanda and Frank and a much loved nana and great-nana. Aged 93 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 31^st March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Betty for Crohn’s & Colitis UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.