Recent Obituaries

Sadly, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, 8^th April, Arthur of Penrith, much loved husband of Ann, dearly loved dad of Nic and Jo, father-in-law of Bill and Greg and proud bampi and great-bampi. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley crematorium on Friday, 24^th April at 3.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Arthur 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 Saturday, 4^th April, Shirley of Catterlen, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Brian, a cherished friend and second mum to Linda, Derek and their families, sister-in-law of Allan, Derek and the late Brenda and a dear aunt to her nieces and nephew in Canada. Aged 93 years. Service and interment at St. John's Church, Newton Reigny on Friday, 17^th April at 3.30 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Shirley for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith on Thursday, 2^nd April, Elsie (formerly of Wharton House, Hesket New Market) beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mam of Mary, Geoff, Mark and the late John, Jean and Susan, a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and auntie. Aged 100 years. Service and Interment at St. Kentigern's Church, Castle Sowerby on Friday, 17^th April at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Elsie which will be divided between St. Kentigern’s Church and Caldbeck Surgery Charitable Fund may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Saturday, 28^th March, Avril of Penrith, (formerly of Greystoke) soulmate of the late John, much loved mam of Victoria, mother-in-law of Steven, gran of Jade, Isabella, Alexander and Albert, great-gran of Alexis, Taylor, Krystal and Kaiden, sister-in-law of Mary and auntie of Stephen. Aged 74 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 15^th April at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Avril for Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 25^th April, Wilson of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Ann, a sadly missed dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 91 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 13^th April at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Wilson for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at her daughter’s home on Wednesday 18^th March. Margaret, formerly of Watermillock, Penrith, much loved wife of the late Ken, loving Mam to Judith, Cathrine and Susan, treasured Grandma to Christopher, Claire, Alice and Ella and Great Grandma to Flynn, Evie, Isla, Fergus and Sophie. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Aged 91 years. A Service of celebration of her life will be held at All Saints Church, Watermillock on Friday 10^th April at 2:30pm followed by interment in All Saints Churchyard. Please feel free to wear a touch of colour. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations which will be divided between All Saints Church and Marie Curie may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR