Recent Obituaries

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 21^st October, Joseph Isaac (“Ike”) of Penrith, beloved husband of the late Doreen, loving dad of Keith, David and Bryan, proud grandad of Iain, Emma, Georgina, Miranda, Niall and Toby and father-in-law of Karen, Ally and Denise. Aged 88 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 20^th November at 2.00 pm. No flowers by request, if desired, donations in memory of Isaac for Patterdale Mountain Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, 17^th October, Terry (Mac) of Penrith, (formerly of Salford), beloved husband of Anne, much loved father of Jill and Andrew and a dear father-in-law of Will and Julie and proud grandad of Danny and Millie. Aged 86 years. Former member of UYC and Friars Bowling Club. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 18^th November at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Terry for 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.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday 16th October, Stephen (Stan) of Stricklandgate, Penrith. Much loved son of Freda and the late Colin, loving stepson of the late Col, cherished dad of Shaun, Sky and Sally, father-in-law, much loved papa of Mya, Freya, Bertie and Tommy, brother of Derek, Chris and the late David. Aged 62 years. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Christ Church, Penrith, on Friday, 6th November, at 11.00am followed by burial at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if so desired, for the Great North Air Ambulance and the Parish of Penrith may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her loving family, on Wednesday 21st October, Evelyn of Penrith. Much loved and cherished sister of Julie, devoted companion of Frank, loving step-mum of Jane, Joanne and Carol, cousin and a friend to many. Aged 69 years. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday 5th November at 11.00am. Black attire optional, family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at her home, on Wednesday, 7^th October, Catherine Elizabeth of Blencow, Penrith, dear sister of William, John, Joseph, Andrew, Alison and Julie, much loved aunt of Robert, Ross, Amy, William, Sally, Dawn, Rachael, Joseph, Richard, James, John, George and Grace, a loving great aunt to her many great nephews and nieces. Aged 71 years. Catherine will be so sadly missed. We will hold her in our hearts forever. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Skelton on Wednesday, 4^th November at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Catherine which will be divided between St. Michael's Church and Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall 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 Monday, 12^th October, Doreen of Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Harry and Fred, much loved mum and stepmum of Kenneth, Julie, Garry and Annette, a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 87 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 30^th October at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Doreen which will be divided between RNLI and 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.