Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, 15^th November, Eric of Unthank Farm, Unthank, Gamblesby, beloved husband of the late Susan, a much loved dad, father-in-law and granda. Aged 85 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 27^th November at 10.45 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Eric which will be divided between Kirkoswald Surgery Equipment Fund and Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends (earmarked for the wonderful team of District Nurses) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Friday, 15^th November, Gilfrid William (Gilly) of Langwathby, beloved husband of Anne, dear dad and father-in-law of Annette and Jim, Jayne and Brian, Elaine and Phil, a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Aged 92 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 25^th November at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Gilly which will be divided between Langwathby Methodist Chapel and Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Sunday, 10^th November, Jodie, of Ainstable, dearly loved daughter of Richard and Teena, loving sister of Marcus, much loved partner of Glyn. Aged 48 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Thursday, 21^st November at 11:00am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Jodie in aid of Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, on Wednesday, 30^th October, Gill of Threlkeld, Keswick, beloved wife, mother and daughter. Following a private cremation, a Memorial Service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Threlkeld, on Monday, 18^th November, at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Gill for Macmillan Cancer Support and St Mary’s Church may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at, The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 5^th November, Marjorie of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Tommy, much loved mam of Mark, adored gran of Pamela and Michelle and a loved gran gran and a good friend to many. Aged 90 years. Service at Christ Church Penrith on Tuesday 19^th November at 1pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Marjorie which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria air ambulance and The Salvation Army may sent c/o Richardsons Funeral directors Victoria Road Penrith CA118HR 

Peacefully, at home, on Monday 4^th November, Junette (June) of Shap, beloved wife of the late Des, a much loved mum of Julia, mother-in-law of Dave, a proud gran of Selina, Zoe and Jordan, great grandma June of Kofi, Kai, Callum, Brooke, Phoebe and Layla, and a good friend to many. Aged 96 Years. Service at St. Michael’s Church, Shap, on Friday 15^th November at 11:00am followed by interment at Shap Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of June, which will be divided between Shap Medical Practice and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR