Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Saturday, 10th October, Alva of Penrith, beloved wife of the late John Douglas, much loved mam of Lynda, Sharon and the late Peter and a cherished nana, nanny, great nana, mother in law, sister and auntie, aged 91 years. A Service of Thanksgiving for Alva's life will be held at St Andrew's Church, Penrith, on Wednesday, 28th October, at 11.00am, followed by a burial at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, for 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 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.

Suddenly, but peacefully, at Nether Place Nursing Home, Keswick on Wednesday, 7th October, Kathleen of Hutton Hill, Penrith. Dearly loved wife of the late David, devoted mam of Douglas, Ian and Stuart, mother-in-law of Karen, a treasured gran of Carmen and great gran of Chloe. Aged 87 years. A private Service will be held. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, CA11 8HR

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.