Recent Obituaries

Suddenly, but peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 14^th May, Phyllis of Lazonby, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mam of Fiona and Neil, mother-in-law of Mark and loving gran of Jonathan and Joseph who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 82 Years. Service and Interment at St. Nicholas' Church, Lazonby on Wednesday, 29^th May at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Lazonby Bowling Club may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Sunday, 19th May, Frank of Penrith, beloved father of Michael and Wendy, devoted step father of Diane, Gordon and the late Tony and Les, cherished grandfather and loving great grandfather. Aged 74 years.  Service at St Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Thursday 30th May at 11:00 am, followed by Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. Family Flowers only, but if desired donations for Eden Valley Hospice, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital, on Monday, 13th May, Sheila of Penrith, loving wife of Alan, devoted mother of Kevin, Martin and the late Barry, beloved mother-in-law of Laurie, Heidi and Sheila and a cherished grandmother. Aged 83 years. Private Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, followed by a memorial Service at Penrith Methodist Church, on Friday, 24th May at 10:30 am. Family Flowers only, but if desired donations for Penrith Methodist Church Flower Fund, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday 15^th May. Laurie of Monks Close, Penrith (formerly of Pennistone Green, Stainmore), loving husband of the late Anne, dearly loved father of Jill and the late Andrew and a much loved Grandad of Lindsey, Chris, Vicky and Mark. Aged 92 Years. Family flowers only. Funeral inquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189

Suddenly, but peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 8th May, Joan of Croft Terrace, Penrith, beloved wife of George and a much loved mother of Judith. Aged 90 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 21st May at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Christ Church, Penrith may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 10th May, Eric of Langwathby, beloved husband of Judith, much loved dad of Pamela, Karen and Dawn, father-in-law of John, Anthony and Andrew and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Aged 68 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 24th May at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Guide Dogs for the Blind may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.