Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on Sunday, 9^th February, Hilda of White Ox Way, Penrith, beloved wife of Billy much loved mam of Anne, Helen and John and a sadly missed grandma, sister, auntie and mother-in-law. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Monday, 17^th February at 11.30am followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Penrith Cricket Club may sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 29^th January, Barbara of Gamblesby (formerly of Wickford, Essex and Jarrow, Tyne and Wear) wife of the late Bob who will be greatly missed by the Auchterlonie, Charlton, Drummond and Loryman families. Aged 82 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Thursday, 13^th February at 11.30 am followed by Private Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. Flowers or if desired, donations which will be divided between British Heart Foundation and Salvation Army may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Tuesday, 4^th February, Robert, Francis (Bobby) of Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, beloved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Duncan, Charles and Vanessa and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Aged 81 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 12^th February at 11.40am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Dementia UK may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors may be sent to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 22^nd January, Raymond of Berrier Road, Greystoke, Penrith (formerly of Sandgrove, Cleadon, Sunderland) beloved husband of the late Judith, dearly loved father of Sarah, Emily and the late James, a treasured grandad, father-in-law, brother and uncle. Aged 84 years. Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 7^th February at 3.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Multiple Sclerosis Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Sunday 26^th January, Anne of Sockbridge, loving wife of the late Jimmy, beloved mum of Linda, dear mother-in-law of Paul, cherished auntie, sister-in-law and a good friend to many.  Aged 79 years. Service at St Michael’s Church, Barton, on Thursday, 6^th February at 12:30 pm, followed by cremation at Carlisle Crematorium.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, at home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, 25^th January, Eric of Newbiggin, Temple Sowerby, dear husband and best friend of Marj, dearly loved dad of Deborah (Deb) and Peter, father-in-law of Colin and Annette, proud and loving grandad of Rebecca, Victoria, Isabel and Grace, treasured son of Kathleen and brother of Michael. Aged 81 years. Private Cremation, followed by Service of Thanksgiving at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 5^th February at 2.00pm. If desired donations in memory of Eric, for the placement of a defibrillator at Newbiggin, with cheques made out to Richardsons Funeral Directors may be sent to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.