Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital, Keswick on Thursday, 27^th February, Peter of Portinscale, Keswick, beloved husband of Marjorie, much loved dad of Linda, Julie and the late Robert and a sadly missed grandad, great grandad, father-in-law and uncle. Aged 95 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 10^th March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Peter for Friends of Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital 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 Friday, 21^st February, Albert (Al) of Castletown, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Shirley and a much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Aged 87 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Thursday, 6^th March at 11.00am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Al for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland 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 Friday, 21^st February, Michael (Mike) of Bampton Grange, Penrith, beloved husband of Angela, much loved dad of Sarah, Katrina and Melissa, and a sadly missed gang gang, brother and uncle. Aged 58 years. Private cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. A Celebration for Mike’s life will be held at Shap Memorial Hall, on Saturday, 1^st March at 12.30pm. If desired donations in memory of Mike for Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust may be made at the Celebration, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Kenneth Gerhard (Ken) of Penrith. Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Saturday, 8^th February aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Ann, Ken was a proud father, grandpa, great-grandpa and good friend to many who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 21^st February at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired donations in memory of Ken for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Bob, of Goosegreen, Matterdale, passed away on Wednesday, 29th January. Please enquire to Richardsons Funeral Directors (01768 891189) of Penrith for details of the burial and the celebration of his life. 

Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, 5^th February, Frances of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mam of Linda, Joyce and the late Keith, much loved grandma of Steven, Laura, Dawn, Suzanne and Kev and great-grandma of Thomas. Aged 94 years. Private cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Monday, 17^th February at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Frances which will be divided between The Parish of Penrith and Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.