Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday 24^th May, Margaret of Croft Place, Temple Sowerby. Aged 82 Years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Vanessa and Mike, Andrew and Claire, much loved grandmother of Charlie, Alfie and Hettie, Harvey, Ethan and Bryn, dear sister of Irene and Robert and sister-in-law of John and Christina. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday 12^th June at 12.30 pm. Family Flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Margaret for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Sunday, 17^th May, Allan of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Margaret, treasured father of Janet, Katherine and Angela, father-in-law of John, Iain and the late Philip, loving grandfather of Hannah, Amy, Konnor, Harrison, Rose, Archie and Leah and great-grandfather of Maisie, John and one on the way and loyal friend to many who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 84 years. Service at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 17^th June at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Allan for Dementia UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice on Tuesday, 26^th May, Alan of Hardendale, Shap, a much loved friend and neighbour who will be sadly missed. Aged 77 years. Service at St. Michael's Church, Shap on Monday, 8^th June at 11.00 am followed by interment at Shap Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Alan for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital on Thursday, 14^th May, Joyce of Penrith, dearly loved and devoted wife of Derek, treasured mum of David and Michael, darling grandma of Jamie, Lauren, Kirsty and Katie, much loved great-grandma of Luca, dearly loved sister of Margaret and the late Henry and a much loved mother-in-law, auntie, sister-in-law and friend. Aged 91 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Thursday, 4^th June at 1.00 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery, Family flowers only, if desired donations in memory of Joyce for Alzheimer’s Society may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Thursday, 14^th May, surrounded by her loving family, Sheila, of Braco near Dunblane, formerly of Watermillock, Penrith, dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mum of Peter, beloved grandma of Lois, sadly missed mother-in-law of Laura, cherished sister of Trevor, Jennifer, Susan, Ian, Sandra, Dianne, Carol and the late Brian and a treasured auntie. Aged 81 years. Service and interment at All Saints' Church, Watermillock on Saturday, 30^th May at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Sheila for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Saturday, 18^th April, Frances Doreen of Penrith, beloved wife of Isaac, loving mam of Keith, David and Bryan, treasured granny of Iain, Emma, Georgina, Miranda, Niall and Toby and mother-in-law of Karen, Ally and Denise. Aged 87 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 29^th May at 2.00 pm. No flowers by request, if desired, donations in memory of Doreen for Patterdale Mountain Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.