Recent Obituaries

Unexpected, but peacefully at home, on Tuesday, 20th August. Margaret, treasured wife of the late John (Roland), dearly loved mother of Thomas and Lucy, mother in law of Yvette and Jonathan, loving sister of Anne, Charles and Richard and devoted Grandma of Imogen. Aged 66 years.  Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 30^th August at 3:40pm. Family Flowers only, but if desired donations for Cancer Research and the British Heart Foundation, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Rd, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Barrock Court Care Home, on Saturday, 17^th August, Irene of Lazonby, loving wife of the late Thomas, beloved mother of Pamela, Colin and the late Alan and Carolyn, cherished grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and treasured sister of Edna and Lena.  Aged 90 years. Service and Interment at St Nicholas’s Church, Lazonby on Friday, 30^th August at 1:00 pm.  Family Flowers only, but if desired donations for Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 14^th August, Jean formerly of Appleby, beloved wife of the late John and a much loved mother, grandma and great-grandma. Aged 86 years. Graveside service at Penrith Cemetery on Tuesday 27^th August at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith on Sunday, 11^th August, Betty, aged 83 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, 22^nd August at 12.20pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith on Thursday 8^th August, Betty, formerly of Penrith and Skirwith, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mam of Kathleen and Christine, mother-in-law of Neville and Bernard and a sadly missed granny of Jenny, Stephen, Claire, Alistair and Shona and great-granny of Oliver and Joshua. Aged 92 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 21^st August at 11.40am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 7^th August, Jayne Elizabeth of Harker Yard and Starfruits, Angel Square, Penrith, a much loved wife of David and mother of Kirstie, Samantha and Ben. Aged 61 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Monday, 19^th August at 12.00 noon followed by committal at Carlisle Crematorium. 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.