Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on Friday, 6^th December, Joyce of Askham, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Max, much loved mother of Lynda and Michael and a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Aged 103 years. After a Private Cremation, a Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Joyce’s life will be held at St. Peter’s Church, Askham on Monday, 16^th December at 12.00noon. Donations may be made in aid of St. Peter’s Church windows restoration at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Sunday, 1^st December Mary of Carlisle, beloved wife of Ron, loving mother of Susan and Emma and treasured grandma of Matthew, James and Eleanor. Aged 88 Years. Service and Interment at St. James’ Church, Hutton-in-the-Forest on Friday, 13^th December at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for St. James' Church may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Tim passed away peacefully, at home, on Friday, 29^th November, with his loving wife Ali and his much loved huskies Ti and Sasha, loving son of Dorothy and Brian, brother of Ollie, a dear son-in-law, uncle, godfather and a true gentleman and friend to many. Aged 48 years. Private cremation followed by a Service of Celebration at St Michael’s Church, Shap on Thursday, 12^th December at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Sarcoma UK and Saints Sled Dog Rescue (SSDR) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road Penrith CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at Lanercost House, Carlisle, surrounded by her family on Saturday, 23^rd November, Pat, formerly of Brunswick Square, wife of the late Freddie, dearly loved mam of Keith, Karen and Michelle, nana, great-nana and friend. Aged 81 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Tuesday 10^th December at 11:30 am followed by Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations in memory of Pat will be divided between Eden Valley Hospice and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on, Wednesday, 20^th November, Kitty of South Lodge, wife of Brian and mother of Patrick, Nick and Stewart.  Aged 92 years. Graveside Service at St John’s Church, Bassenthwaite on Monday, 9^th December at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for the purchase of a defibrillator, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 23rd November, Ethel of Plumpton, Penrith, beloved wife of the late William (Bill), much loved mam, mother-in-law, gran-mam and bimbam. Aged 78 years. Service and interment at St. James’ Church, Hutton-in-the-Forest on Monday, 2nd December at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.