Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital, following a short illness, on Thursday, 27^th March, Barbara Mary of Langwathby, Penrith, beloved wife of Alan, much loved mum of Alison, Helen, Claire and Jennifer, grandma of Lewis, Josh, Miguel, Brandon, Poppy, Lucas and Daisy, sister of Muriel and Maureen, also remembered by Malcolm, Mike, Ian, Pauline, Janette, Alan, Dean, Andy, Miguel and Michelle. Aged 73 years. Service at St. Peter's Church, Langwathby on Monday, 7^th April at 2.00 pm followed by interment at Langwathby Cemetery. Flowers welcome or if desired, donations in memory of Barbara for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 12^th March, Jim (James) of Lazonby, Penrith, much loved Pops of Ben, and a sadly missed grandad of Mia, Ava, Eadie, little Ava and Matilda. Aged 77 years. A Celebration for Jim’s life will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday 11^th April at 2.00pm. If desired, donations in memory of Jim for Eden Animal Rescue, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 22^nd March, Diane of Sycamore Drive, Penrith, beloved wife of Ronnie, much loved mum of Stephen and Kerry, devoted gran of Matthew, Thomas, Charlotte, Harry and Toby and a sadly missed mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Aged 70 years. Service of Celebration followed by interment at St. John’s Church, Newton Reigny on Monday, 7^th April at 11.00am. family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Diane for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Newcastle, on Saturday, 15^th March, Sue of Staffield, Penrith, a much loved wife, mum and adventurer. Aged 69 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 31^st March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Sue, which will be divided between Beach Access North East (BANE), The Dogs Trust and Tyne Grange Care Home, (No cheques please) may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Tuesday, 18^th March, George (formerly of Bowscar, Penrith,) husband of the late Joy, a sadly missed father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Aged 85 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery on Friday, 4^th April at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of George for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8 HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 18^th March, Brian of Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, beloved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Ian and Linda, and a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Aged 76 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 2^nd April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Brian for Cancer Research UK, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.