Recent Obituaries

Suddenly, on Friday, 14^th February, Peter of Edenhall, Penrith, much loved husband of Carol, beloved father of Chris and Sarah and a dearly loved uncle and brother-in-law. Aged 76 years. Service at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Edenhall on Tuesday, 17^th March at 11.30am followed by cremation at Carlisle Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Peter, which will be shared between Penrith, Patterdale and Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Teams may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, at home on Friday, 28^th February, Eva of Pooley Bridge, Penrith, beloved wife of John, loving mother of Geoff and Catherine and a sadly missed grandma. Aged 89 years. Private Service, but if desired donations in memory of Eva for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Thursday 20^th February, Irene of Great Salkeld, loving mum of Nicola.  Aged 87 years. Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium.  If desired, donations in memory of Irene for Eden Animal Rescue, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on, Tuesday, 3^rd March, Sylvia of Penrith, loving wife of the late Allan, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Aged 96 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Friday, 13^th March at 1:00 pm, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Eden Animal Rescue, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

“The shadows fall at thy command”

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 28^th February, Marion of Penrith, beloved sister of Katherine and the late Geoff, Beryl and Ella and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Aged 91 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. TEL: 01768 891189.

Suddenly but peacefully at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Tuesday, 25^th February, Freda Agnes of Penrith, aged 93 years.  Loving wife of the late Dennis, much loved mum of Celia and Cheryl, mother-in-law of Tony and Terry, grandmother of Michael and David and great grandmother of Lauryn, Aimee, Caelan and Harley and a dear sister to Ethel. Service at St Michael’s Church, Shap on Wednesday 11^th March at 11:30 am, followed by interment at Shap Cemetery.  Family flowers only but if desired, donations for Age UK Carlisle and Eden, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR