Recent Obituaries

Suddenly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Saturday, 26th September, Florence of Graham Street, Penrith. Beloved wife of the late Harrison, mum of Steven, Carolyn and Alan, mother-in-law of Jennifer, Fraser and Maureen, a grandmother of 9 wonderful grandchildren, a very proud great-grandmother of her 6 great-grandchildren, a much-loved sister, sister-in-law, and auntie. Aged 90 years. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Monday, 19th October, at 11.00am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for the Great North Air Ambulance may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

 Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, on Wednesday, 30th September, Kirsty of Greystoke. Beloved wife of Steve, cherished mum of Maddie and Nathan, loving daughter of Dinah and David, a loved sister of Linda, sister-in-law, auntie and a friend to many, aged 48 years. A Service to celebrate Kirsty's life will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday, 16th October at 12.30pm. Formal wear optional, but please wear something colourful as per Kirsty's wishes. Family flowers only, donations, if so desired, for Eden Valley Hospice, may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Suddenly, at home on Tuesday, 22^nd September, Brenda of Tirril, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Harold, dear sister of Christine and the late Michael a loving aunt and great-aunt who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 86 years. Service at St Andrew's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 7^th October at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Please feel free to wear something colourful. No flowers by request, if desired, donations in memory of Brenda which will be divided between The Parish of Penrith and RNLI 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, 20th September, David of Great Salkeld, Penrith. Beloved husband of Ning, much loved dad of Kyle, Toby, Kimberley, Jake, Nadine, Annie and Ryan, cherished brother of Billy and brother-in-law of Ann, uncle, and a friend to many, aged 66 years. A Service to celebrate David’s life will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday, 2nd October at 12.30pm. No formal wear required, please wear what you are comfortable in. Donations will go towards the good work of the Bright Red charity at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, and these can be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 9HL 

 Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, on Monday, 21^st September, Hannah (Nancy) of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Bob, much loved mam and a sadly missed grandma and great grandma. Aged 91 years. A Private Service of Thanksgiving will be held. Donations in memory of Nancy for the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

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.