Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, 22^nd July, Vera of Greystoke, Penrith, loving wife of the late Geoff, dearest mum and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Larry, a loving and kind gran of Amanda and Andrew and great-gran of Harry and Erin. Aged 95 years. Service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Greystoke, on Thursday, 6^th August at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Vera which will be divided between St. Andrew's Church 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.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, on Thursday, 16^th July, David of Penrith (formerly of Wall End Farm, Great Langdale) son of the late Jim and Greta and a sadly missed brother and uncle. Aged 72 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors.

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Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, 20^th July, Michael (Mike) of Penrith, dearly loved by Anne and family. Mike will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 68 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 29^th July at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Mike for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, on Sunday, 5^th July, Kathleen (Kath) of Penruddock, Penrith, loving wife of Raymond, a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 15^th July at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Kath for Penruddock Village Hall 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 Friday 26th June, Christine of Tirril, Penrith. Beloved Wife of George, cherished Mum of Charlotte, Jake, Matthew and Joshua, much loved Sister of Michael, Auntie, and a friend to many, aged 60 years. A Service of love and celebration will be held at 10.30am, on Thursday 9th July, at St Michaels Church, Barton, followed by a private committal. Please wear something orange or green in memory of Christine. Donations, if so desired, for Cancer Research UK and Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland may be left at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, 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.